Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sydney FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2022-23 PLAYOFFS

A League · 2022-23
Sydney FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Melbourne City FC
Fri 12 May 2023 · 09:45 UTC Netstrata Jubilee Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Joel King 70' Y
Rhyan Grant 77' Y
Rhyan Grant 78' Y
Y 88' Curtis Good

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Newcastle United Jets FC 26 48
2 Adelaide United FC 26 43
3 Auckland FC 26 42
4 Melbourne Victory FC 26 40
5 Sydney FC 26 39
6 Melbourne City FC 26 38
7 Macarthur FC 26 34
8 Wellington Phoenix FC 26 33
9 Central Coast Mariners FC 26 32
10 Perth Glory FC 26 31
11 Brisbane Roar FC 26 26
12 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 21

Head-to-Head

5
4
11
Sydney FC 20 games · Avg 2.9 goals Melbourne City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC 2023-02-25 Melbourne City FC 3–2 Sydney FC 2022-12-10 Sydney FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2022-04-06 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Sydney FC 2022-02-26 Sydney FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Melbourne City FC H 1–1 D
06 May Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–1 W
29 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–0 W
24 Apr Brisbane Roar FC A 2–0 W
16 Apr Perth Glory FC H 4–1 W
07 Apr Adelaide United FC A 1–1 D
Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 May Sydney FC A 1–1 D
28 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 3–2 W
22 Apr Western United FC A 3–1 W
15 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–1 D
10 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC H 4–1 W
05 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Sydney FC Melbourne City FC
#5 Position #6
39 Points 38
26 Played 26
11 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 10 / 8 / 8
33 Scored 33
25 Conceded 33
+8 GD +0
1.50 PPG 1.46
42% Win % 38%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season

Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sydney FC
Tiago Quintal 5 G 3 A
Al Hassan Toure 5 G 1 A
Campuzano 4 G 3 A
Joe Lolley 4 G 2 A
Patrick Wood 4 G 1 A
Melbourne City FC
Max Caputo 8 G 1 A
Marcus Younis 7 G 3 A
Medin Memeti 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Netstrata Jubilee Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Sydney FC and Melbourne City FC.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Melbourne City FC winning 50% of all matches.
  • 10' Anthony Caceres is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne City FC so far.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 18' The Australia Mathew Leckie breaks the deadlock on 18 minutes. 0-1!
  • 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 28' Sydney FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jamie MacLaren made 297 appearances and scored 110 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 48' Melbourne City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 54' Joe Lolley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert Mak on 54 minute.
  • 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Corica might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 64' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Adam Le Fondre makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 69' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
  • 70' Sydney FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 71' Rhyan Grant has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
  • 76' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Andrew Nabbout on, Richard van der Venne off on 76 minutes.
  • 77' Controversy at the stadium! Rhyan Grant argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 78' That is a Yellow card for Sydney FC. Rhyan Grant will be fuming at that decision.
  • 83' Luke Brattan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 84' Patrick Wood is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Le Fondre at the 84 minute mark.
  • 85' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Callum Talbot is withdrawn and Thomas Lam gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Curtis Good was booked on 88.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Max Burgess is replaced by Diego Caballo on 90 minute.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rado Vidosic

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 11
Adam Le Fondre 6
Mathew Leckie 6
Marco Tilio 4
Paulo Retre 2
Jordan Courtney-Perkins 2
Kosta Barbarouses 2
Joe Lolley 2

Head to Head

2023-05-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC 2023-02-25 Melbourne City FC 3–2 Sydney FC 2022-12-10 Sydney FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2022-04-06 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Sydney FC 2022-02-26 Sydney FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC

Sydney FC Form

2023-05-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2023-05-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC W 2023-04-29 Sydney FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2023-04-24 Brisbane Roar FC 0–2 Sydney FC W 2023-04-16 Sydney FC 4–1 Perth Glory FC W 2023-04-07 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC D

Melbourne City FC Form

2023-05-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2023-04-28 Melbourne City FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2023-04-22 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC W 2023-04-15 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2023-04-10 Melbourne City FC 4–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2023-04-05 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.37 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for: Sydney FC or Melbourne City FC 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC40% Draw29% Melbourne City FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
60%
Sydney FC or Melbourne City FC
71%

Half-Time Result

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

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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