Saturday , 14 November 2026

Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2022-23 PLAYOFFS

A League · 2022-23
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 6 May 2023 · 09:45 UTC CommBank Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Robert Mak
Y 40' Robert Mak
Y 65' Rhyan Grant
Brandon Borrello 66' Y
Y 66' Luke Brattan
Y 67' Luke Brattan
Milos Ninkovic 68' Y
Milos Ninkovic 69' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC — A League at CommBank Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

8
5
12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 25 games · Avg 2.6 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC 2023-03-18 Sydney FC 0–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-02-11 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2022-11-12 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2022-04-02 Sydney FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 May Sydney FC H 1–2 L
28 Apr Melbourne City FC A 2–3 L
21 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC H 4–0 W
15 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 2–1 W
08 Apr Macarthur FC A 2–2 D
31 Mar Adelaide United FC H 2–3 L
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
16 Apr Perth Glory FC H 4–1 W
07 Apr Adelaide United FC A 1–1 D
01 Apr Western United FC H 3–3 D

Season Stats

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Sydney FC
#6 Position #2
5 Points 7
4 Played 4
1 / 2 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 7
4 Conceded 4
+2 GD +3
1.25 PPG 1.75
25% Win % 50%

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 6th (5 pts). Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Nicolas Milanovic 2 G
Brandon Borrello 2 G
Miguel Di Pizio 1 G
German Ferreyra 1 G
Atiya Waraga 1 G
Sydney FC
Aly Toure 4 G 1 A
Oriola Sunday 1 G 2 A
Gabriel Popovic 1 G
Rhys Youlley 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Western Sydney Wanderers FC is hosting Sydney FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Sydney FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Amor Layouni made 10 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 20' The 34-year-old Anthony Caceres has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' Western Sydney Wanderers FC is showing some good football. However, Western Sydney Wanderers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 35' Jake Girdwood-Reich, a Australia , has 5 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 39' A stunning finish from Morgan Schneiderlin — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 39' Controversy at the stadium! Robert Mak argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 40' Robert Mak catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 40.
  • 45' Marcelo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 40 Yellow cards this season.
  • 50' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sydney FC that had 219 games and scored 348 goals.
  • 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 60' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 61' Tom Beadling has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tomislav Mrcela on 61 minute.
  • 65' Rhyan Grant was booked on 65.
  • 66' Brandon Borrello has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
  • 67' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke Brattan.
  • 68' The referee has no hesitation. Milos Ninkovic is booked for Western Sydney Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 68.
  • 69' Controversy at the stadium! Milos Ninkovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 69' Robert Mak doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 76' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 76 minute. Milos Ninkovic leaves to be changed by Nicolas Milanovic.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Sydney FC. Paulo Retre is replaced by Joe Lolley.
  • 80' Adam Le Fondre makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Sydney FC are in front.
  • 82' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Romain Amalfitano departs to be replaced by Daniel Wilmering.
  • 86' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Robert Mak exits the field as Jake Girdwood-Reich enters on 86.
  • 89' Another change for Sydney FC made on 89 minute. Max Burgess leaves to be changed by James Donachie.
  • 1-2 the final result. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Rudan

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-05-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC 2023-03-18 Sydney FC 0–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-02-11 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2022-11-12 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2022-04-02 Sydney FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2023-05-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC L 2023-04-28 Melbourne City FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2023-04-21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–0 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2023-04-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC W 2023-04-08 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2023-03-31 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC L

Sydney FC Form

2023-05-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC W 2023-04-29 Sydney FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2023-04-24 Brisbane Roar FC 0–2 Sydney FC W 2023-04-16 Sydney FC 4–1 Perth Glory FC W 2023-04-07 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2023-04-01 Sydney FC 3–3 Western United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western Sydney Wanderers FC35% Draw28% Sydney FC37%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Sydney FC
65%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western Sydney Wanderers FC27% Draw47% Sydney FC26%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.