Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Lance Greenshields
- Referee Ryan Gallagher
- Referee Alireza Faghani
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 15 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Sydney FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #12 |
| 39 | Points | 21 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 15 |
| 33 | Scored | 27 |
| 25 | Conceded | 43 |
| +8 | GD | -16 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 0.81 |
| 42% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 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
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ 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 |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Bozhidar Kraev | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ryan Fraser | 4 G | 3 A |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium as Sydney FC face off against Western Sydney Wanderers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Western Sydney Wanderers FC's compact .
- 10' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' That is a Yellow card for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Pirmin Schwegler will be fuming at that decision.
- 17' A quiet spell here at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium. Western Sydney Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western Sydney Wanderers FC backline.
- 32' Sydney FC have won 341 goals from 215 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Jurman, as he is very good at scoring at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' Poor challenge from Bruce Kamau. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 47' Sydney FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker Al Hassan Toure scoring 1 goals.
- 52' Western Sydney Wanderers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Bruce Kamau departs to be replaced by Tate Russell.
- 60' Alex Wilkinson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jean-Paul De Marigny will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Sullivan on 66 minutes.
- 67' The crowd applauds Nicolas Sullivan as he leaves the pitch. Jordan O'Doherty steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Trent Buhagiar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kosta Barbarouses at the 80 minute mark.
- 81' Mitch Duke makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are in front.
- 83' Marco Tilio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Caceres on 83 minute.
- 86' Alexander Baumjohann catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 88' Another change for Sydney FC made on 88 minute. Alexander Baumjohann leaves to be changed by Jordi Swibel.
- 90' Western Sydney Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Tass Mourdoukoutas. He replaces Nicolai Muller on 90 minute.
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 9
- 1
- 23
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 26
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↓ Marco Tilio 83'
- 16
Bench
-
12
Trent Buhagiar ↑ 80'
- 20
- 3
-
27
Jordi Swibel ↑ 88'
-
24
Marco Tilio ↑ 83'
- 21
- 2
Coach
Steve Corica
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 19
- 9
- 5
-
11
Bruce Kamau ↓ Tate Russell 55'
- 34
- 6
- 7
- 1
- 4
- 22
Bench
-
8
Jordan O'Doherty ↑ 67'
- 40
- 23
-
13
Tass Mourdoukoutas ↑ 90'
-
33
Tate Russell ↑ 55'
- 35
- 62
Coach
Jean-Paul De Marigny
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 5 |
| Zac Sapsford | 5 |
| Patryk Klimala | 3 |
| Alex Brosque | 3 |
| Tomer Hemed | 3 |
| Fabio | 3 |
| Bobo | 2 |
| Amor Layouni | 2 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2020-02-28
Sydney FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2020-02-21
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
5–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2020-02-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2020-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2020-01-19
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–1
Perth Glory FC
L
2020-01-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
54%
Sydney FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.3%
0 – 0
14%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.