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As Sydney FC prepares to host Melbourne City on March 17, 2026, both teams come into this match with mixed recent form. Sydney FC has managed to clinch victories in 2 of their last 5 encounters, indicating a modest level of performance. In contrast, Melbourne City has struggled, winning just once in their last 5 matches. This recent form may weigh heavily on their confidence as they travel.
In terms of tactical strengths, Sydney FC will likely aim to leverage their home advantage, looking to dominate possession and create opportunities through their front line. It’s crucial for them to capitalize on set pieces where they have traditionally excelled. On the other hand, Melbourne City might adopt a more counter-attacking approach, given their recent struggles to maintain consistent offensive pressure.
The bookmakers set the odds at 2.39 for a home win and 2.72 for an away win, suggesting a tight contest. Model predictions show a 38.9% chance of a Sydney victory, a 26.9% probability of a draw, and a 34.2% likelihood of an away triumph. With a predicted final score of 1:1, this matchup promises to be competitive, but as always, the unpredictable nature of soccer means no outcome is guaranteed.
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| Sydney 41.1% |
Draw 27% |
Melbourne City 31.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Australian A-League Sydney FC: 12.37% Melbourne City: 0.87%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.31 | 3.6 | 3.03 | |
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2.28 | 3.45 | 2.92 | |
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2.35 | 3.52 | 3.06 | |
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2.3 | 3.3 | 2.88 | |
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2.28 | 3.54 | 3.01 |
Latest Results
| 07.03.26 Sydney FC – Melbourne Victory – 2:2 28.02.26 Wellington Phoenix – Sydney FC – 0:1 21.02.26 Sydney FC – Brisbane Roar – 1:0 17.02.26 Sydney FC – Auckland FC – 1:1 14.02.26 Sydney FC – Adelaide United – 1:2 |
10.03.26 Buriram United – Melbourne City – 1:0 penalties 03.03.26 Melbourne City – Buriram United – 1:1 27.02.26 Auckland FC – Melbourne City – 3:0 21.02.26 Melbourne City – Melbourne Victory – 1:3 18.02.26 Melbourne City – Gangwon FC – 0:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 03.01.26 Melbourne City – Sydney FC – 0:0 03.05.25 Melbourne City – Sydney FC – 5:1 29.03.25 Sydney FC – Melbourne City – 2:3 24.02.24 Sydney FC – Melbourne City – 1:1 03.11.23 Melbourne City – Sydney FC – 2:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 43:30 | 13 | 40 |
| 2 | Auckland FC | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 34:20 | 14 | 36 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 28:20 | 8 | 33 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 34:29 | 5 | 31 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 30:26 | 4 | 29 |
| 6 | Central Coast Mariners | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 27:27 | 0 | 26 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 25:31 | -6 | 25 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 19:25 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 | Melbourne City | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 20:27 | -7 | 22 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 24:32 | -8 | 22 |
| 11 | Wellington Phoenix | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 29:40 | -11 | 21 |
| 12 | WS Wanderers | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 20 |
Australian A-League Outrights
1. Newcastle Jets: 1.5 (57.72%)
2. Auckland FC: 5 (17.32%)
3. Sydney FC: 7 (12.37%)
4. Adelaide Utd: 21 (4.12%)
5. Melbourne Victory: 26 (3.33%)
6. Central Coast: 34 (2.55%)
7. Melbourne City: 100 (0.87%)
8. Brisbane Roar: 100 (0.87%)
9. Macarthur FC: 100 (0.87%)
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