Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 May | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 07 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Apr | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Sydney FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 May | Sydney FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Macarthur FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory FC.
- 5' England international Adam Le Fondre has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Melbourne Victory FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' Against the run of play, Robert Mak has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Melbourne Victory FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 21' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke Brattan on 21 minutes.
- 26' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 31' Against the run of play, Nicholas D'Agostino has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 36' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' 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.
- 46' Another change for Sydney FC made on 46 minute. Alex Wilkinson leaves to be changed by Paulo Retre.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Raimon Marchan.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Brillante on 58.
- 62' Melbourne Victory FC ring the changes. Ben Folami has done his job and it is now time for Chris Ikonomidis to step up.
- 67' Magnificent from Chris Ikonomidis! That is 25 goals in 209 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 68' Chris Ikonomidis does the damage! The net is bulging and Melbourne Victory FC surge ahead!
- 72' Cadete makes way for Noah Smith at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne Victory FC.
- 77' Sydney FC make a change. Patrick Yazbek trudges off to be replaced by Max Burgess on 77 minutes.
- 79' A stunning finish from James Donachie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 83' Joshua Brillante adds to his 0 season tally! Melbourne Victory FC lead 2-4 — and this changes everything.
- 84' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Joe Lolley exits the field as Alex Parsons enters on 84.
- 89' With 0 assists to his name this season, Anthony Caceres is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Melbourne Victory FC.
- 90' George Timotheou has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raimon Marchan on 90 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Patrick Wood gets a Yellow card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Joe Lolley ↓ Alex Parsons 84'
- 18
-
9
Adam Le Fondre ↓ Patrick Wood 77'
- 1
- 23
-
4
Alex Wilkinson ↓ Paulo Retre 46'
-
11
Robert Mak ↓ Adrian Segecic 72'
- 26
- 17
- 2
-
16
Patrick Yazbek ↓ Max Burgess 77'
Bench
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 46'
-
22
Max Burgess ↑ 77'
-
21
Alex Parsons ↑ 84'
-
12
Patrick Wood ↑ 77'
-
19
Adrian Segecic ↑ 72'
Coach
Steve Corica
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Cadete ↓ Noah Smith 72'
-
11
Ben Folami ↓ Chris Ikonomidis 62'
-
17
Nani ↓ Nishan Velupillay 72'
- 18
- 16
- 6
- 22
- 21
- 4
- 8
Bench
- 1
-
7
Chris Ikonomidis ↑ 62'
-
23
Nathan Konstandopoulos ↑ 90'
-
15
George Timotheou ↑ 90'
-
25
Noah Smith ↑ 72'
- 26
-
24
Nishan Velupillay ↑ 72'
Coach
Anthony Popovic
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
2022-10-08
Sydney FC
2–3
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2022-05-07
Sydney FC
1–4
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2022-04-29
Melbourne Victory FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2022-04-25
Brisbane Roar FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2022-04-22
Macarthur FC
1–4
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2022-04-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.48
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
71%
Sydney FC or Melbourne Victory FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 20% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.