Football · Australia A-League · 25/10, 05:00

Prediction: Sydney FC vs Adelaide United

Team pages: Sydney FC · Adelaide United

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.55Total
Sydney FC1.39
Adelaide United1.16
1X2
41% 28% 31%
Sydney FC Draw Adelaide United
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 53% Both teams to score 53%
Most likely score
1-1 14%
Recent form · 10 last
Sydney FC 2-6-2 (W-D-L)
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Adelaide United 3-6-1 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Sydney FC 3–1–2 Adelaide United (6 last)
  • Sydney FC1-2Adelaide United
  • Adelaide United2-1Sydney FC
  • Adelaide United2-3Sydney FC
  • Sydney FC4-1Adelaide United
  • Adelaide United3-3Sydney FC
  • Sydney FC2-1Adelaide United
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Sydney FC 1533 · Adelaide United 1604
Sydney FCDrawAdelaide United
Our model41%29%30%
Market42%26%32%
Estimated total (ours) 2.55 goals · Bet365 line 2.75 · -0.2

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 59%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Adelaide United (rating 1533 vs 1604).
  • H2H favours Sydney FC: 3-1-2.
  • High corners: 10.8 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 9.2 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Sydney FCAdelaide United
Goals for / against (FT)0.8 / 0.71.5 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)0.1 / 0.10.4 / 0.7
Half-time result (W/D/L)10/80/10%20/30/50%
Corners (HT / FT)2 / 42.4 / 6.8
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)5.1 / 04.1 / 0.1

Head-to-head (H2H) · Sydney FC 3–1–2 Adelaide United

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DateHomeScoreAway
14/02/26
Australia A-League
Sydney FC1-2
HT 1-1
Adelaide United
17/10/25
Australia A-League
Adelaide United2-1
HT 0-0
Sydney FC
05/04/25
Australia A-League
Adelaide United2-3
HT 0-1
Sydney FC
01/02/25
Australia A-League
Sydney FC4-1
HT 1-0
Adelaide United
20/12/24
Australia A-League
Adelaide United3-3
HT 2-1
Sydney FC
17/02/24
Australia A-League
Sydney FC2-1
HT 1-0
Adelaide United

Standings · Australia A-League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Auckland FC 1100 313
2 Macarthur FC 1100 213
2 Wellington Phoenix 1100 213
4 Central Coast Mariners 1010 221
4 Newcastle Jets 1010 221
6 Sydney FC 1010 001
6 Western Sydney Wanderers 1010 001
8 Adelaide United 0000 000
8 Brisbane Roar 0000 000
10 Melbourne Victory 1001 120
10 Perth Glory 1001 120
12 Melbourne City 1001 130

Common opponents 4 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentSydney FCAdelaide United
Western Sydney Wanderers 0-0 D 4-2 W
Auckland FC 0-1 L 0-3 L
Newcastle Jets 1-1 D 1-1 D
Melbourne Victory 1-0 W 1-1 D
Record vs common 1 W 2 D 1 L 1 W 2 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Sydney FC (2 of 4 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Sydney FC

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
16/10 Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia A-League
0-0 0-0 29 D
23/05 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-0 0-1 26 L
16/05 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
0-0 1-1 510 D
09/05 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
0-0 1-1 52 D
02/05 Melbourne Victory
Australia A-League
0-0 1-0 64 W
26/04 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-0 2-2 42 D
18/04 Perth Glory
Australia A-League
0-0 0-0 43 D
11/04 Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia A-League
1-0 2-0 64 W
02/04 Brisbane Roar
Australia A-League
0-0 0-0 44 D
22/03 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
0-1 1-2 27 L

Adelaide United

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
15/05 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-1 0-3 63 L
09/05 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-1 1-1 73 D
26/04 Melbourne City
Australia A-League
0-1 2-1 108 W
19/04 Macarthur FC
Australia A-League
0-1 3-1 123 W
11/04 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
0-0 1-1 54 D
03/04 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
1-0 1-1 410 D
20/03 Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia A-League
2-1 4-2 61 W
14/03 Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League
0-0 1-1 73 D
06/03 Wellington Phoenix
Australia A-League
0-1 1-1 92 D
27/02 Melbourne Victory
Australia A-League
1-1 1-1 25 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Sydney FC vs Adelaide United?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Sydney FC win (41%). Probabilities: Sydney FC 41%, draw 28%, Adelaide United 31%.

How many goals are expected in Sydney FC vs Adelaide United?

The model expects 2.55 goals (Sydney FC 1.39 · Adelaide United 1.16), with a 54% chance of under 2.75 goals.

Will both teams score in Sydney FC vs Adelaide United?

The model gives a 53% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.