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Match analysis

AustraliaA-League

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney

Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this A-League fixture.

Match Timeline

29'
Aidan Simmons🟨
Yellow Card
46'
Aidan Simmons🔄
Substitution 1 → Gabriel Cléúr
51'
Alou Kuol⚽
Normal Goal
53'
Joel King🔄
Substitution 1 → Ben Garuccio
53'
Piero Quispe🔄
Substitution 2 → Abel Walatee
53'
Al Hassan Toure🔄
Substitution 3 → Patrick Wood
54'
Aydan Hammond🟨
Yellow Card
54'
Alou Kuol🔄
Substitution 2 → Aydan Hammond
60'
Alex Gersbach🔄
Substitution 3 → Ruon Tongyik
65'
Alex Grant🟨
Yellow Card
66'
Gabriel Cléúr🟨
Yellow Card
66'
Paul Okon-Engstler🔄
Substitution 4 → Tiago Quintal
82'
Anthony Pantazopoulos🟨
Yellow Card
85'
Kosta Barbarouses🔄
Substitution 4 → Alaat Abdul-Rahman
85'
Steven Ugarković🔄
Substitution 5 → Dylan Scicluna
89'
Dylan Scicluna🟨
Yellow Card

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal6
7Shots off Goal5
15Total Shots20
3Blocked Shots9
10Shots insidebox13
5Shots outsidebox7
10Fouls15
7Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
44Ball Possession56
5Yellow Cards1
5Goalkeeper Saves4
366Total passes470
288Passes accurate389
79Passes %83

Tipster previews (4)

Mr SimpleLost

Sydney Derby: Sky Blues Set To Continue Dominance

The pickSydney win

Chance
58%
Odds
2.20
Model EV
+27.6%

Right then, let's have a proper gander at this Sydney derby, shall we? Mr Simple here, cutting through the nonsense to give you the straight talk. First things first, just look at the league table. Sydney are sitting pretty at the top with 12 points from 5 games - proper flying…

PajimonLost

Sydney to Continue Dominance in Big Apple Derby

The pickSydney win

Chance
65%
Odds
2.20
Model EV
+43.0%

Right then, let's get straight to business! This Big Apple derby is looking pretty one-sided if you ask me. Sydney are sitting pretty at the top of the A-League table with 12 points from 5 games, while Western Sydney are languishing down in 9th with just 5 points. That's a…

Value VinnyLost

Sydney's Statistical Dominance Points to Away Value

The pickSydney win

Chance
57%
Odds
2.20
Model EV
+25.4%

The numbers don't lie here, and they're screaming value on the visitors. Sydney sits atop the A-League table with 12 points from 5 matches, boasting a formidable 70% win rate over their last 10 games. They've been ruthlessly efficient, scoring 1.9 goals per game while keeping…

Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLost

Sydney's Force Strong Against Wanderers

The pickSydney win

Chance
65%
Odds
2.20
Model EV
+43.0%

The force of form speaks clearly in this Sydney derby. Sydney, perched atop the A-League with 12 points from 5 matches, brings momentum that flows like a mighty river. Their recent performances reveal a team in harmony - 3-0 against Melbourne Victory, 2-0 over Macarthur, 4-1…

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Western Sydney Wanderers

4W 2D 4L1.40 pts/game

Sydney

7W 1D 2L2.20 pts/game

Per game

Western Sydney Wanderers at home vs Sydney away

Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within A-League

Overall edge
+9Sydney
Venue edge
+2Sydney
Rating period
Match snapshot
Western Sydney Wanderers versus Sydney: long term Elo, before the match
Western Sydney WanderersHomeRatingSydneyAway
Strength
1,555Overall1,564
1,498Match venue1,500
1,498At home1,596
1,544Away1,500
Attack & defence
1,554Attack1,589
1,513Defence1,536
1,560Home attack1,642
1,516Away attack1,491
1,487Home defence1,534
1,534Away defence1,518
Match profile
1,950Goal environment2,090
1,695Home goals1,798
1,755Away goals1,792
1,498Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,486Set-piece attack1,497
1,487Set-piece defence1,497
1,502Close games1,461
1,570Winning margin1,600

Match venue compares Western Sydney Wanderers at home with Sydney away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.

Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.

Starting Lineups

Western Sydney WanderersWestern Sydney WanderersUnknown

Starting XI

20Lawrence ThomasG
31Aidan SimmonsD
22Anthony PantazopoulosD
4Alex BonetigD
3Alex GersbachD
8Steven UgarkovićM
25Joshua BrillanteM
32Angus ThurgateM
23Bozhidar KraevM
9Kosta BarbarousesF
45Alou KuolF

SydneySydneyUnknown

Starting XI

12Harrison Devenish-MearesG
23Rhyan GrantD
32Marcel TisserandD
5Alex GrantD
16Joel KingD
10Joe LolleyM
36Rhys YoulleyM
24Paul Okon-EngstlerM
35Al Hassan ToureM
9Víctor CampuzanoF
7Piero QuispeF