Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder predictions, Jan 16, 2026

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In this highly anticipated Australian Big Bash T20 clash on January 16, 2026, Sydney Sixers will face off against Sydney Thunder at home. The recent form of both teams couldn’t be more different, with Sydney Sixers winning 3 out of their last 5 matches, while Sydney Thunder has been struggling, failing to secure a win in their last 5 outings.

Looking at the bookmakers odds, the home team Sydney Sixers are considered the favorites with odds of 1.61, compared to Sydney Thunder’s odds of 2.29. Our model prediction also gives the advantage to the Sydney Sixers, with a 58.3% probability of a home win.

Tactically, Sydney Sixers will look to capitalize on their recent good form and home advantage to dominate the match, while Sydney Thunder will need to find ways to turn their fortunes around and secure a much needed victory.

However, in cricket, anything can happen on the day, and the underdog Sydney Thunder could certainly turn the tables with a solid performance. Fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable contest between these two rivals.

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Sixers 59.5%

Thunder 40.5%

Outrights of Australian Big Bash T20 Sydney Sixers: 16.85%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.62		2.25
	1.62		2.3
	1.53		2.37

Latest Results

10.01.26 Sydney Sixers – Hobart Hurricanes – Abandoned 08.01.26 Melbourne Stars – Sydney Sixers – 128:129 05.01.26 Sydney Sixers – Brisbane Heat – 118:114 01.01.26 Melbourne Renegades – Sydney Sixers – 164:168 26.12.25 Sydney Sixers – Melbourne Stars – 144:145

12.01.26 Sydney Thunder – Melbourne Renegades – 140:170 10.01.26 Brisbane Heat – Sydney Thunder – 183:180 06.01.26 Adelaide Strikers – Sydney Thunder – 165:159 03.01.26 Sydney Thunder – Hobart Hurricanes – 205:207 30.12.25 Sydney Thunder – Perth Scorchers – 131:202

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sixers won 4.

Sixers is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Thunder has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Sixers may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Sixers is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

We predict that Sixers will win today’s game, with odds of 1.59.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sixers won 11 matches, drew 1 match, lost 8 matches, and goals 2691:2514. (average 134.6:125.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Sixers won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 1427:1316. (average 142.7:131.6).

Latest Head To Head

20.12.25 Sydney Thunder – Sydney Sixers – 151:198 24.01.25 Sydney Sixers – Sydney Thunder – 151:157 17.01.25 Sydney Sixers – Sydney Thunder – Abandoned 21.12.24 Sydney Sixers – Sydney Thunder – 164:163 12.01.24 Sydney Sixers – Sydney Thunder – 151:132

Standings

2025/26

		Pts	W	L	N/R		Pts
1	Adelaide Strikers	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Brisbane Heat	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Hobart Hurricanes	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Melbourne Renegades	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Melbourne Stars	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
6	Perth Scorchers	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
7	Sydney Sixers	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
8	Sydney Thunder	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Australian Big Bash T20 Outrights

1. Hobart: 2.68 (32.74%)

2. Perth Scorchers: 3.26 (26.87%)

3. Melbourne Stars: 5 (17.52%)

4. Sydney Sixers: 5.2 (16.85%)

5. Brisbane Heat: 19.6 (4.47%)

6. Adelaide: 100.2 (0.87%)

7. Melbourne Renegades: 130.2 (0.67%)

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