Prediction 1
Sydney to win
29/20 (2.45)
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Prediction 2
Robert Mak to score
11/5 (3.20)
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Western United vs Sydney prediction and match odds
In this article, you’ll familiarize yourself with our top Western United vs Sydney predictions for matchday 13 of the A-League.
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Sydney to win
After 12 games played so far, Wester United are finding themselves in 11th place with a fragile one-point lead over Melbourne Victory who have a postponed game yet to be played. After the game on the 21st, we just might see Western United sink to the bottom of the table as Sydney are considered favorites to win this game. And for a good reason.
After all, the visiting team did win five of the eight games between the two teams. The remaining three ended with two narrow victories for Western United and a 1:1 draw on the 12th of February, 2022.
Robert Mak to score
With his lung-bursting runs down the right, Robert Mak is truly a winger and a half! He’s been at his lethal best this season netting four goals in 12 games and we expect more of the same from him on the 21st of January as Western United simply can’t rely on defense anymore.
With an attacking mentality in mind, coach John Aloisi will risk dangerous counter-attacks and it’s Robert Mak who knows how to exploit open spaces the best from the away team’s starting XI.
Amazing Western United vs Sydney odds, betting suggestions, and H2H stats
With the head-to-head advantage slightly in Sydney’s favor, the Western United vs Sydney betting odds you see below will certainly help you make a solid A-League bet.
Head to Head
21/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Western United FC
Sydney FC
1
0
16/10/22
Australia A-League Australia
Western United FC
Sydney FC
1
3
19/03/22
Australia A-League Australia
Sydney FC
Western United FC
3
0
23/02/22
Australia A-League Australia
Western United FC
Sydney FC
3
0
12/02/22
Australia A-League Australia
Sydney FC
Western United FC
1
1
Last Five - Western United FC
18/03/23
Australia A-League Australia
Brisbane Roar
Western United FC
1
0
L
13/03/23
Australia A-League Australia
Melbourne Victory
Western United FC
1
2
W
04/03/23
Australia A-League Australia
Perth Glory
Western United FC
1
2
W
25/02/23
Australia A-League Australia
Newcastle Jets
Western United FC
1
3
W
17/02/23
Australia A-League Australia
Wellington Phoenix
Western United FC
3
0
L
Last Five - Sydney FC
18/03/23
Australia A-League Australia
Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney FC
4
0
L
12/03/23
Australia A-League Australia
Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC
1
0
L
04/03/23
Australia A-League Australia
Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC
0
1
W
25/02/23
Australia A-League Australia
Melbourne City
Sydney FC
3
2
L
18/02/23
Australia A-League Australia
Brisbane Roar
Sydney FC
1
1
D
Western United odds: 9/5 (2.80) – 34.0%
Draw odds: 5/2 (3.50) – 27.0%
Sydney odds: 29/20 (2.45) – 39.0%
As you can see from the odds above, Sydney are the bookies’ favorites to win on the 21st of January at 29/20 (2.45) and a 39.0% chance of success. Western United’s odds stand tempting at 9/5 (2.80) as well which means there’s a solid 34.0% possibility for a home team triumph on Saturday. Sure, at 11/5 (3.20), there’s only about a 31.0% chance for Robert Mak to score but we stand by our second Western United vs Sydney prediction as the winger has been sensational this season.
Predicted lineups, team news, and last result
Western United
With three victories, three draws, and six losses in the 12 games played so far, Western United didn’t deserve anything better than the 11th place in the ranking. Coach John Aloisi doesn’t seem to have the arsenal to motivate his boys to greatness, as we have yet to see the first Western United victory in 2023. The match versus Newcastle Jets can only be described as a lucky encounter as there was nothing positive happening for Western United except the final score which was a 1:1 draw.
Predicted lineup – Young (GK), Risdon, Imai, Lacroix, Topor-Stanley, Doumbia, Kilkenny, Pierias, Wales, Pain & Prijovic
Sydney
The 2022/23 A-League campaign is a bitter disappointment for Sydney’s fans as much as we’d like for it to have been otherwise. The five-time Australian champions are underachieving hard and it’s no wonder why the fans are angry at the moment. With four victories, two draws, and six wins, you are never going to win the A-League. Coach Steve Corica’s boys even failed to defeat Perth Glory on the 14th of January as they were nail-bitingly close with 15 shots at target which only earned them one point.
Predicted lineup – Redmayne (GK), Caballo, Gurd, Donachie, Grant, Caceres, Brattan, Burgess, Lolley, le Fondre & Mak
Starting lineups
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to watch: Rhyan Grant
The 31-year-old right-back is undoubtedly one of coach Steve Corica’s key players as he’s been rock-solid at the back. With his lung-bursting runs down the right flank, Sydney have the capacity to push higher up the pitch than most A-League teams.
Rhyan Grant is equally adept at defense as he is at attacking and he proved that in the last fixture when he bagged a lovely goal for his team. He’s definitely on our radar for the game on the 21st.
A-League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Melbourne City | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 41 |
| 2 |  Adelaide United | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 37 |
| 3 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 21 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 34 |
| 4 |  Central Coast Mariners | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 31 |
| 5 |  Wellington Phoenix | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 31 |
| 6 | Sydney FC | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | -6 | 27 |
| 7 |  Newcastle Jets | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | -9 | 25 |
| 8 | Western United FC | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | -10 | 25 |
| 9 |  Macarthur FC | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | -13 | 25 |
| 10 |  Perth Glory | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | -7 | 24 |
| 11 |  Brisbane Roar | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | -6 | 23 |
| 12 |  Melbourne Victory | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -4 | 21 |
Top Western United vs Sydney Q&As:
- Who do Western United and Sydney face in the next round? – Sydney will have to travel and face Melbourne Victory on the 26th of January while Western United plays against Macarthur at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- Whom do the bookies favor? – They predict an incredibly hard-earned Sydney victory on the 21st of January.
- Are there any injuries or suspensions? – Western United’s Jacob Tratt won’t be in the starting XI due to a red card suspension.
