Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney prediction, odds & betting tips – 16/03/2024

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Wellington Phoenix - Sydney FC

Australia A-League - Wellington Regional Stadium

The match between Wellington Phoenix and Sydney will be played on the 16^th of March at Wellington Regional Stadium. Both sides need the three points, neither one can afford to lose. Where will the three points go? Find out the answer in the following Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney betting tips listed below.

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Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney prediction: Italiano’s boys have the three points up for grabs

Key Stats

• Coach Italiano’s boys are at the top of the A-League table, with 11 victories, seven draws, and only three matches lost so far.
• Sydney have an unimpressive 9-3-7 tally.
• Wellington Phoenix have the best defensive record in the league, with 22 goals conceded throughout 21 league appearances.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Sydney surprise favorites from the bookies

• HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.1%
• DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 21.0%
• AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.9%

*These Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney odds are subject to change

The bookmakers have Sydney down as the expected winners, with odds at 29/20 (2.45) suggesting a solid 40.9% win probability. However, we consider this an exciting betting opportunity as the odds behind a Wellington Phoenix win are more than tempting at 8/5 (2.60).

Moreover, we believe the match at Wellington Regional Stadium is doomed to have under 2.5 goals. The odds are valued at 7/10 (1.70), giving our favorite Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney prediction a sturdy 58.82% chance of success.

Last five H2Hs: Even battle between these two

Australia A-League 29/12/23

Sydney FC

3

Wellington Phoenix

1

Australia A-League 12/03/23

Wellington Phoenix

1

Sydney FC

0

Australia A-League 07/01/23

Sydney FC

0

Wellington Phoenix

1

Australia A-League 19/02/22

Wellington Phoenix

1

Sydney FC

1

Australia A-League 19/12/21

Sydney FC

2

Wellington Phoenix

1

According to the head-to-head statistics, the two teams will share the spoils. However, Italiano’s boys got more victories in the last three games, so we picked them as favorites in our Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney prediction.

Wellington Phoenix team news and form: Italiano’s side soaring to success

Coach Italiano’s troops weren’t up to par with Melbourne City last week, and the 1-0 loss was the least they could’ve received. Hearts had twice as many shots at target, but we are sure that Kraev and his colleagues will do their best to get back on the horse with a win over Sydney.

Predicted lineup: Paulsen (GK), Kelly-Heald, Wootton, Surman, Payne, Rufer, Old, Salas, Barbarouses, Kraev & Ball

Australia Cup 06/08/24

L

South Melbourne

1

Wellington Phoenix

0

Australia A-League 18/05/24

L

Melbourne Victory

2

Wellington Phoenix

1

Australia A-League 12/05/24

D

Melbourne Victory

0

Wellington Phoenix

0

Australia A-League 27/04/24

W

Macarthur FC

0

Wellington Phoenix

3

Australia A-League 19/04/24

D

Newcastle Jets

1

Wellington Phoenix

1

Sydney team news and form: Australian Cup winners to rely on counter-attacks

Coach Ufuk Talay won’t be able to count on plenty of his key players, which is surely a massive plus in favor of our Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney predictions. The likes of Jack Rodwell, Aaron Gurd, and Patrick Wood will all miss this match.

Predicted lineup: Redmayne (GK), Courtney-Perkins, Girdwood-Reich, Matthews, Grant, Lolley, Burgess, Hollman, Caceres, Mak & Gomes

Australia Cup 30/07/24

L

Oakleigh Cannons

3

Sydney FC

1

Australia A-League 18/05/24

D

Central Coast Mariners

0

Sydney FC

0

Australia A-League 10/05/24

L

Central Coast Mariners

2

Sydney FC

1

Australia A-League 04/05/24

W

Macarthur FC

0

Sydney FC

4

Australia A-League 28/04/24

W

Perth Glory

1

Sydney FC

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Player to watch: Joe Lolley

Joe Lolley is the 2^nd-best finisher under coach Talay’s wing this season. The only player to actually outscore him is chief finisher Fabio Gomes who slid it past the goalkeepers on nine occasions this season.

Lolley vital for Sydney

However, we have to give credit where it’s due – with eight goals under his name in the current A-League campaign, Lolley is undoubtedly the key performer for his manager. He also added a couple of vital assists.