Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC — A League at CommBank Stadium.
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Sydney FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Jun | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 May | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 May | Sydney FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Jun | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 May | Adelaide United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 May | Western United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #5 |
| 21 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 5 / 6 / 15 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 33 |
| 43 | Conceded | 25 |
| -16 | GD | +8 |
| 0.81 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 19% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Western Sydney Wanderers FC gets underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' It’s high time Steve Corica made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 3 times this season with Sydney FC winning 66.67% of all matches.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Alex Wilkinson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 30' Sydney FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western Sydney Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 50' The referee calls foul for Rhys Williams. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' Johnny Koutroumbis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western Sydney Wanderers FC so far.
- 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 62' The Sydney FC bench stirs into life. Trent Buhagiar is withdrawn and Patrick Wood gets his opportunity.
- 64' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Patrick Wood on, Trent Buhagiar off on 64 minutes.
- 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adama Traore on 68.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 75' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Paulo Retre on 75 minutes.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Max Burgess. He replaces Milos Ninkovic on 76 minute.
- 77' Western Sydney Wanderers FC make a change. Dimitri Petratos trudges off to be replaced by Keijiro Ogawa on 77 minutes.
- 78' The crowd applauds Terry Antonis as he leaves the pitch. Jack Rodwell steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 83' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Elvis Kamsoba exits the field as Harry Van der Saag enters on 83.
- 85' Harry Van der Saag is replacing Elvis Kamsoba for the Sydney FC side.
- 88' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 88 minute. Bernie Ibini-Isei leaves to be changed by Alexander Badolato.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
29
Terry Antonis ↓ Jack Rodwell 78'
- 22
- 9
- 7
- 4
- 20
- 3
- 39
- 8
- 23
Bench
-
5
Jack Rodwell ↑ 78'
- 13
- 1
-
11
Keijiro Ogawa ↑ 77'
- 21
- 33
-
37
Alexander Badolato ↑ 88'
Coach
Carl Robinson
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
12
Trent Buhagiar ↓ Patrick Wood 64'
- 1
- 23
- 4
- 8
- 3
-
10
Milos Ninkovic ↓ Max Burgess 76'
- 17
- 27
- 16
Bench
- 20
-
22
Max Burgess ↑ 76'
- 35
-
21
Harry Van der Saag ↑ 85'
- 28
-
33
Patrick Wood ↑ 64'
- 32
Coach
Steve Corica
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
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2021-11-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–0
Sydney FC
D
2021-06-03
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2021-05-30
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2021-05-26
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2021-05-23
Sydney FC
1–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2021-05-16
Perth Glory FC
5–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.78
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Sydney FC
74%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.2%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 2
9.6%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.8%
1 – 3
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
2 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 24% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.