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Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
0 – 2
Full Time
Sat 9 Dec 2023 · 08:45 UTC Sydney Football Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniel Elder
  • Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
3 games this season 🟨 5.3/game ⚽ 13.3 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Macarthur FC H 0–2 L
02 Dec Perth Glory FC H 3–2 W
25 Nov Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
11 Nov Adelaide United FC A 5–1 W
03 Nov Melbourne City FC A 0–2 L
27 Oct Brisbane Roar FC A 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Dec Sydney FC A 2–0 W
04 Dec Adelaide United FC H 4–3 W
24 Nov Melbourne Victory FC H 1–1 D
12 Nov Melbourne City FC A 3–3 D
04 Nov Western United FC H 1–0 W
29 Oct Central Coast Mariners FC A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Sydney FC Macarthur FC
#2 Position #7
7 Points 5
4 Played 4
2 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 2 / 1
7 Scored 4
4 Conceded 4
+3 GD +0
1.75 PPG 1.25
50% Win % 25%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season

Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (5 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Macarthur FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sydney FC
Aly Toure 4 G 1 A
Oriola Sunday 1 G 2 A
Gabriel Popovic 1 G
Rhys Youlley 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Sydney FC have kicked off against Macarthur FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 15' Sydney FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 17' Adam Pavlesic gets the nod from Sydney FC. He replaces Patrick Wood and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 22' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sydney FC and Macarthur FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 27' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matthew Millar is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Macarthur FC.
  • 28' Jake Hollmann does the damage! The net is bulging and Macarthur FC surge ahead!
  • 31' Ulises Davila picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 41' Kearyn Baccus has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 153 appearances.
  • 46' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Macarthur FC's compact .
  • 47' The supporters are chanting for Anthony Caceres. He replaces Corey Hollman on 47 minute.
  • 52' Robert Mak needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 8 Yellow cards this season.
  • 53' That is a card for Macarthur FC. Clayton Lewis will be fuming at that decision.
  • 58' The 29-year-old Daniel De Silva has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oliver Jones made 153 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Isaac Hovar argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 65' The whistle greets Matthew Millar as he departs to be replaced by Raphael Borges Rodrigues.
  • 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Raphael Borges Rodrigues suffering a number of foals already.
  • 72' Kearyn Baccus has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 72.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Macarthur FC. Clayton Lewis is replaced by Charles M'Mombwa.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Macarthur FC! Daniel De Silva comes on to replace Jake Hollmann.
  • 80' Mitchell Glasson is replacing Robert Mak for the Sydney FC side.
  • 81' Jordan Courtney-Perkins is replacing Luke Brattan for the Sydney FC side.
  • 86' Against the run of play, Valere Germain has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 90' Macarthur FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • The points are shared — Sydney FC 0-2 Macarthur FC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for: Sydney FC or Macarthur FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sydney FC31% Draw28% Macarthur FC41%
Actual: Macarthur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Macarthur FC
69%
Sydney FC or Macarthur FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC24% Draw48% Macarthur FC28%
Actual: Macarthur FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Macarthur FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.