Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Western United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Auckland FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 14 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sydney FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #8 |
| 39 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 33 | Scored | 36 |
| 25 | Conceded | 48 |
| +8 | GD | -12 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 42% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Wellington Phoenix FC get us underway at Sydney Football Stadium.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ufuk Talay might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 7' Adrian Segecic adds to his 1 season tally! Sydney FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 12' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sydney FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 17' Wellington Phoenix FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 17.
- 22' The travelling Wellington Phoenix FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' 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 Matt Sheridan suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' What a moment for Kosta Barbarouses! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' It’s high time Giancarlo Italiano made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Wataru Kamijo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Corey Hollman on 46 minute.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' It looks surprising Wellington Phoenix FC does not make any changes. Joel King has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Scott Wootton is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 69' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jaiden Kucharski is hanging Patryk Klimala on the field on 69 minute.
- 72' Corban Piper has so much to prove this time. He replaces Isaac Hughes on 72 minute.
- 77' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wellington Phoenix FC backline.
- 80' It is a substitution in Wellington Phoenix FC team. Paulo Retre is replaced by Kazuki Nagasawa on 80 minute.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. Kosta Barbarouses is booked for Wellington Phoenix FC — card on 82.
- 87' Paulo Retre has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Corban Piper.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Joe Lolley ↓ Tiago Quintal 69'
- 23
- 5
- 17
- 9
- 16
- 15
- 4
-
7
Adrian Segecic ↓ Douglas Costa 46'
-
6
Corey Hollman ↓ Wataru Kamijo 46'
- 12
Bench
-
11
Douglas Costa ↑ 46'
- 31
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 69'
- 30
-
24
Wataru Kamijo ↑ 46'
-
20
Tiago Quintal ↑ 69'
- 37
Coach
Ufuk Talay
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
12
Chico Geraldes ↓ Hideki Ishige 80'
- 7
-
8
Paulo Retre ↓ Kazuki Nagasawa 80'
- 14
- 6
- 19
- 1
-
15
Isaac Hughes ↓ Corban Piper 72'
- 18
- 27
Bench
-
9
Hideki Ishige ↑ 80'
-
25
Kazuki Nagasawa ↑ 80'
-
3
Corban Piper ↑ 72'
- 17
- 29
- 41
- 35
Coach
Giancarlo Italiano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Ulises Davila | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 2 |
| Roy Krishna | 2 |
| Steven Taylor | 2 |
| Oskar Zawada | 2 |
| Robert Mak | 2 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2025-03-16
Sydney FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2025-03-08
Western United FC
4–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-02-28
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2025-02-22
Auckland FC
6–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-02-14
Melbourne Victory FC
1–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-02-06
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Sydney FC to win 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
44%
Sydney FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +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
36%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.