Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Lara Lee
24 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 May | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Sydney FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Melbourne City 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
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 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 Victory FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ 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 Victory FC
| Nikolaos Vergos | 7 G | 1 A |
| Clarismario | 6 G | |
| Mata | 5 G | 12 A |
| Keegan Jelacic | 5 G | 2 A |
| Charles Nduka | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sydney FC launch into their encounter with Melbourne Victory FC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Robert Mak has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Sydney FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Popović might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 35' Luke Brattan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 35.
- 40' Sydney FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Zinedine Machach on 48.
- 53' Zinedine Machach has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 62' The Australia Bruno Fornaroli breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 0-1!
- 66' Melbourne Victory FC ring the changes. Daniel Arzani has done his job and it is now time for Chris Ikonomidis to step up.
- 71' The travelling Melbourne Victory FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' Melbourne Victory FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 78' Poor challenge from Rhyan Grant. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' Connor Chapman is replacing Rai Marchan for the Melbourne Victory FC side.
- 83' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Max Burgess is replaced by Mitchell Glasson on 83 minute.
- 86' Zinedine Machach does the damage! The net is bulging and Melbourne Victory FC surge ahead!
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Chris Ikonomidis argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Another change for Melbourne Victory FC made on 90 minute. Zinedine Machach leaves to be changed by Jake Brimmer.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
- 23
-
11
Robert Mak ↓ Jaiden Kucharski 66'
- 26
- 17
-
22
Max Burgess ↓ Mitchell Glasson 83'
- 4
- 15
-
9
Fabio ↓ Patrick Wood 66'
- 8
Bench
- 20
-
13
Patrick Wood ↑ 66'
- 3
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 66'
- 21
- 29
-
19
Mitchell Glasson ↑ 83'
Coach
Steve Corica
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
8
Zinedine Machach ↓ Jake Brimmer 90'
- 20
- 21
- 19
- 10
- 3
- 12
-
2
Jason Geria ↓ Stefan Nigro 90'
-
17
Nishan Velupillay ↓ Ben Folami 79'
-
4
Rai Marchan ↓ Connor Chapman 79'
Bench
-
11
Ben Folami ↑ 79'
-
16
Stefan Nigro ↑ 90'
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 90'
-
7
Chris Ikonomidis ↑ 66'
-
14
Connor Chapman ↑ 79'
- 40
- 18
Coach
Tony Popović
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 8 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 5 |
| Ola Toivonen | 4 |
| Milos Ninkovic | 4 |
| Bobo | 3 |
| Zinedine Machach | 3 |
| Jake Brimmer | 2 |
| Joe Lolley | 2 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2023-10-21
Sydney FC
0–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2023-04-29
Melbourne Victory FC
0–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2023-04-23
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Macarthur FC
W
2023-04-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2023-04-09
Melbourne Victory FC
0–0
Perth Glory FC
D
2023-04-05
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC or Melbourne Victory FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
67%
Sydney FC or Melbourne Victory FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
3.8%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.