Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2024-25
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 19 Oct 2024 · 08:35 UTC CommBank Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Patryk Klimala
Y 25' Alexandar Popovic
Nicolas Milanovic 25' Y
Gabriel Cleur 35' Y
Y 39' Rhyan Grant
Y 65' Douglas Costa
R 87' Max Burgess
Y 90' Andrew Redmayne

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Alex King
  • Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

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

8
4
12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 24 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-19 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC 2024-04-13 Sydney FC 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2024-03-02 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–4 Sydney FC 2023-11-25 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-05-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Sydney FC H 1–2 L
27 Apr Melbourne Victory FC A 4–3 W
20 Apr Melbourne City FC H 1–2 L
13 Apr Sydney FC A 1–2 L
05 Apr Brisbane Roar FC H 1–2 L
01 Apr Macarthur FC A 3–1 W
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–1 W
18 May Central Coast Mariners FC A 0–0 D
10 May Central Coast Mariners FC H 1–2 L
04 May Macarthur FC H 4–0 W
28 Apr Perth Glory FC H 7–1 W
20 Apr Macarthur FC A 0–1 L

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)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at CommBank Stadium!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alexandar Popovic made 233 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joe Lolley makes it 0-1.
  • 22' Alex Bonetig is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western Sydney Wanderers FC so far.
  • 23' Patryk Klimala has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 23.
  • 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexandar Popovic on 25.
  • 30' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Gabriel Cleur on 35 minutes earns him a card. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
  • 39' The referee calls foul for Rhyan Grant. He receives a card.
  • 44' Rhyan Grant has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' The whistle greets Zac Sapsford as he departs to be replaced by Bozhidar Kraev.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' Aydan Hammond has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
  • 58' Corey Hollman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Anas Ouahim at the 58 minute mark.
  • 62' Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mata is hanging Aydan Hammond on the field on 62 minute.
  • 63' Patryk Klimala has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
  • 65' That looks like a foul for a card for Douglas Costa.
  • 70' Western Sydney Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 70.
  • 75' Western Sydney Wanderers FC ring the changes. Dylan Scicluna has done his job and it is now time for Dean Pelekanos to step up.
  • 80' Sydney FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 3 meetings.
  • 85' Max Burgess is replacing Leo Sena for the Sydney FC side.
  • 87' Max Burgess has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
  • 90' Andrew Redmayne has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • 90' Joel King has so much to prove this time. He replaces Douglas Costa on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

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

2024-10-19 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC 2024-04-13 Sydney FC 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2024-03-02 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–4 Sydney FC 2023-11-25 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-05-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2024-10-19 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC L 2024-04-27 Melbourne Victory FC 3–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-04-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC L 2024-04-13 Sydney FC 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-04-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Brisbane Roar FC L 2024-04-01 Macarthur FC 1–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W

Sydney FC Form

2024-10-19 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Sydney FC W 2024-05-18 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–0 Sydney FC D 2024-05-10 Sydney FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2024-05-04 Sydney FC 4–0 Macarthur FC W 2024-04-28 Sydney FC 7–1 Perth Glory FC W 2024-04-20 Macarthur FC 1–0 Sydney FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.86 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western Sydney Wanderers FC23% Draw28% Sydney FC49%
Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
51%
Draw or Sydney FC
77%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western Sydney Wanderers FC15% Draw48% Sydney FC37%
Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.9%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 2
10.5%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
4.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
2.2%

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% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 48% — 52%
+1 48% 24% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 16% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓

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