Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2018-19 SEMI FINALS
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League .
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Andrew Lindsay
- Referee Ashley Beecham
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Sydney FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 03 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sydney FC | Melbourne Victory FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 39 | Points | 40 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 8 |
| 33 | Scored | 44 |
| 25 | Conceded | 33 |
| +8 | GD | +11 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.54 |
| 42% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sydney FC launch into their encounter with Melbourne Victory FC.
- 3' Aaron Calver adds to his 0 season tally! Sydney FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 8' Michael Zullo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sydney FC so far.
- 13' Sydney FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 13.
- 18' With 0 assists to his name this season, Keisuke Honda is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sydney FC.
- 23' Josh Brillante has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' Rhyan Grant has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 32.
- 37' Rhyan Grant needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 42' 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.
- 43' Against the run of play, Alex Brosque has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Leigh Broxham makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 52' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Melbourne Victory FC that had 210 games and scored 299 goals.
- 55' A tactical swap from Melbourne Victory FC — Kenjok Athiu on, Thomas Deng off on 55 minutes.
- 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kosta Barbarouses on 56 minutes.
- 61' Sydney FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' What a strike from Adam Le Fondre! The score is 3-1.
- 66' Anthony Caceres is replacing Siem de Jong for the Sydney FC side.
- 68' Goal! Adam Le Fondre scores his 67 goal in 215 matches.
- 68' The Melbourne Victory FC bench stirs into life. Raul Baena is withdrawn and Carl Valeri gets his opportunity.
- 71' The crowd applauds Rhyan Grant as he leaves the pitch. Paulo Retre steps in for Sydney FC.
- 73' Another substitution for Melbourne Victory FC to replace Elvis Kamsoba by Storm Roux on 73 minute.
- 77' Sydney FC ring the changes. Michael Zullo has done his job and it is now time for Danny DeSilva to step up.
- 82' It looks surprising Melbourne Victory FC does not make any changes. James Donachie has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 87' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
- 88' Magnificent from Milos Ninkovic! That is 14 goals in 215 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sydney FC take all three points.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
- 1
-
23
Rhyan Grant ↓ Paulo Retre 71'
- 2
-
7
Michael Zullo ↓ Danny DeSilva 77'
- 4
- 10
- 13
- 14
-
22
Siem de Jong ↓ Anthony Caceres 66'
Bench
-
11
Danny DeSilva ↑ 77'
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 71'
- 16
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↑ 66'
Coach
Steve Corica
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 11
- 20
-
14
Thomas Deng ↓ Kenny Athiu 55'
- 6
- 8
- 9
- 5
-
15
Raul Baena ↓ Carl Valeri 68'
-
24
Elvis Kamsoba ↓ Storm Roux 73'
- 17
Bench
- 1
-
21
Carl Valeri ↑ 68'
-
7
Kenny Athiu ↑ 55'
-
2
Storm Roux ↑ 73'
- 25
Coach
Kevin Muscat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 8 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 5 |
| Milos Ninkovic | 4 |
| Ola Toivonen | 4 |
| Bobo | 3 |
| Zinedine Machach | 3 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 2 |
| Nicholas D'Agostino | 2 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2019-05-12
Sydney FC
6–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-05-03
Melbourne Victory FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2019-04-27
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-04-19
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-04-14
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-04-06
Sydney FC
2–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.12
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Sydney FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
41%
Sydney FC or Melbourne Victory FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.