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Sydney FC - Wellington Phoenix
Australia A-League - Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Prediction 1
Sydney to win
91/100 (1.91)
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Prediction 2
Sydney - Over 1.5 goals
18/25 (1.72)
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*These betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Exclusive Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix prediction, tips, and odds
Sydney FC are trailing nine points for 1st place in the A-League as Melbourne City are pulling ahead. This means that coach Steve Corica’s boys will have to work extra hard on Saturday if they are to retain chances for the trophy.
Contents
- 1 Exclusive Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix prediction, tips, and odds
- 2 Top Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix betting odds, stats, and markets
- 3 Predicted lineups, team news, and last result
- 4 Starting lineups
- 5 Player to watch: Bozhidar Kraev
- 6 A-League standings
- 7 Frequently asked questions about Sydney FC versus Wellington Phoenix:
Sydney FC to win
Four years have passed since Wellington Phoenix last defeated Sydney FC. The clash on the 8th of December, 2018, ended with an impressive 1:3 victory for Wellington Phoenix but the following nine games were almost completely dominated by Sydney FC. The home team enjoyed seven victories and two draws against this opponent and we feel comfortable that they will get a much-needed victory against Wellington Phoenix.
Sydney FC – Over 1.5 goals
Sydney FC scored in each one of the last 10 games versus Wellington Phoenix and are expected to continue with this high-flying display on Saturday as well. Six of those games had Sydney FC scoring at least twice and there’s nothing that indicates a change of quality in Wellington Phoenix’s defensive line. After all, Wellington Phoenix have the 3rd-weakest defense in the league with 18 goals conceded in the 2022/23 campaign.
Top Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix betting odds, stats, and markets
Head to Head
19/02/22
Australia A-League Australia
Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC
1
1
19/12/21
Australia A-League Australia
Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix
2
1
08/02/21
Australia A-League Australia
Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix
2
1
02/01/21
Australia A-League Australia
Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC
1
2
17/07/20
Australia A-League Australia
Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix
3
1
Last Five - Sydney FC
26/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC
1
2
W
21/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Western United FC
Sydney FC
1
0
L
14/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Perth Glory
Sydney FC
2
2
D
07/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC
1
0
L
01/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Newcastle Jets
Sydney FC
0
2
W
Last Five - Wellington Phoenix
22/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Central Coast Mariners
Wellington Phoenix
1
2
W
14/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Brisbane Roar
Wellington Phoenix
0
1
W
07/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix
0
1
W
02/01/23
Australia A-League Australia
Melbourne City
Wellington Phoenix
3
1
L
23/12/22
Australia A-League Australia
Perth Glory
Wellington Phoenix
1
1
D
In the brief odds info below, you’ll see what are the outcome chances in this game.
Sydney FC odds: 91/100 (1.91) – 52.0%
Draw odds: 57/20 (3.85) – 23%
Wellington Phoenix odds: 11/4 (3.75) – 25.0%
It’s clear for all to see at 91/100 (1.91) and 52.0% that Sydney FC are clear favorites to win this game. A draw is the least plausible outcome in this game at only 23% and at 25% we have Wellington Phoenix seeking to poach the victory underneath Sydney FC. The 18/25 (1.78) odds for Sydney FC to score at least two goals means that there’s a 56% chance for coach Steve Corica’s boys to find the net twice.
Predicted lineups, team news, and last result
Sydney FC
Yes, Sydney FC won their last clash in the A-League with a 0:2 result but there’s not good we can say about their display on Sunday. Newcastle Jets were the superior team as they completely dominated Sydney FC in every aspect – more possession, more shots on target, more shots at target, and more passes. Well-placed shots by Adam Le Fondre and Robert Mak were decisive as Sydney FC snatched the three points.
Predicted lineup – Redmayne (GK), Caballo, Rodwell, Donachie, Grant, Burgess, Retre, Brattan, Mak, Caceres & le Fondre
Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix were unlucky to get defeated by Melbourne City on the 2nd of January as they weren’t so poor on the pitch. Coach Ufuk Talay’s boys were hosting their opponents at Sky Stadium and they were the better of the two teams. Wellington Phoenix had 20 shots at target, seven on target, 52% possession, and a total of 552 passes. Yet, it was Melbourne City who emerged victoriously from this clash.
Predicted lineup – Sail (GK), Elliot, Wootton, Payne, Mauragis, Yan, Ugarkovic, Lewis, Kraev, Ball & Zawada
Starting lineups
Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix
*Starting lineups are usually announced 1hr before the kick-off
Player to watch: Bozhidar Kraev
The young Bulgarian attacking midfielder has been sensational for Wellington Phoenix this season. He pulled off a remarkable piece of goalscoring by finding the net on five occasions. Furthermore, he provided his teammates with two assists. He’s definitely no one-trick pony as he seems the kind of player who can do it all – score and create. The former Levski Sofia player is without a doubt the most important player on coach Ufuk Talay and we expect him to be in the starting XI for this game.
A-League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Melbourne City | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 25 |
| 2 |  Central Coast Mariners | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 19 |
| 3 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 4 |  Brisbane Roar | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 5 |  Adelaide United | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 6 | Wellington Phoenix | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| 7 |  Macarthur FC | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 14 |
| 8 | Sydney FC | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Newcastle Jets | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -8 | 12 |
| 10 |  Western United FC | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -9 | 11 |
| 11 |  Melbourne Victory | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -3 | 10 |
| 12 |  Perth Glory | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions about Sydney FC versus Wellington Phoenix:
- Which team has a higher market value? – Sydney FC’s market value is higher at €12.05m.
- What’s the venue for this game? – This match will be played at Sydney Football Stadium.
- Whom do the bookies favor? – Ladbrokes predict a hard-earned Sydney FC victory.