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As Sydney FC prepares to host Melbourne Victory in the Australian Cup on September 9, 2026, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams in contrasting form. Sydney FC enters the fixture with momentum, having secured victories in 2 of their last 3 matches, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on home advantage. With a solid attacking lineup, they will look to leverage their familiarity with the Sydney pitch to create scoring opportunities.
On the other hand, Melbourne Victory arrives in top form, boasting a perfect record with 3 consecutive wins. Their recent performances display a cohesive unit capable of breaking down oppositions with effective passing and strategic positioning. The Victory’s confidence will be crucial as they aim to continue this winning streak against a strong opponent.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.15 for a Sydney FC win and 2.9 for Melbourne Victory, reflecting a competitive matchup where both sides have the potential to triumph. As they take the field, tactical discipline and defensive resilience will play pivotal roles in determining the outcome. This clash is poised to be an exciting showcase of Australian soccer with no guaranteed outcomes for either team.
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| Sydney 43.2% |
Draw 25% |
Melbourne Victory 31.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Australian Cup Sydney FC: 33.09% Melbourne Victory: 32.5%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.19 | 3.68 | 2.96 | |
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2.15 | 3.75 | 2.9 |
Latest Results
| 09.08.26 Brisbane Roar – Sydney FC – 2:4 29.07.26 Tottenham Hotspur – Sydney FC – 2:1 penalties 21.07.26 Bayswater City – Sydney FC – 1:5 23.05.26 Auckland FC – Sydney FC – 1:0 16.05.26 Newcastle Jets – Sydney FC – 1:2 penalties |
19.08.26 APIA Leichhardt Tigers – Melbourne Victory – 0:1 AET 08.08.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Melbourne Victory – 1:2 penalties 26.07.26 Kingborough Lions United – Melbourne Victory – 0:4 02.05.26 Melbourne Victory – Sydney FC – 0:1 25.04.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Melbourne Victory – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 02.05.26 Melbourne Victory – Sydney FC – 0:1 07.03.26 Sydney FC – Melbourne Victory – 2:2 26.01.26 Melbourne Victory – Sydney FC – 4:0 22.11.25 Sydney FC – Melbourne Victory – 3:0 24.01.25 Melbourne Victory – Sydney FC – 2:0 |
Standings
Draw
1/16-finals
| 1 | Sydney Olympic | Brisbane Roar | 0 : 3 |
| 2 | Bayswater | Sydney FC | 1 : 5 |
| 3 | Rochedale | SD Raiders | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Azzurri United | Macarthur FC | 0 : 3 |
| 5 | APIA Leichhardt | Peninsula | 2 : 1 |
| 6 | Sydney Utd | Central Coast Mariners | 2 : 1 |
| 7 | Tigers FC | WS Wanderers | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Kingborough Lions | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 4 |
| 9 | Marlin Coast | Brunswick Juventus | 0 : 4 |
| 10 | Preston Lions | Newcastle Jets | 3 : 2 |
| 11 | South Melbourne | Adelaide United | 2 : 1 |
| 12 | Maitland | Fremantle City | 1 : 2 |
| 13 | Weston Bears | Melbourne City | 0 : 3 |
| 14 | Queensland Lions | Perth Glory | 2 : 1 |
| 15 | FK Beograd | North Sunshine Eagles | 2 : 3 |
| 16 | Cumberland Utd. | Heidelberg Utd | 0 : 3 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Brisbane Roar | Sydney FC | 2 : 4 |
| 2 | SD Raiders | Macarthur FC | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | APIA Leichhardt | Sydney Utd | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | WS Wanderers | Melbourne Victory | 1 : 2 |
| 5 | Brunswick Juventus | Preston Lions | 1 : 4 |
| 6 | South Melbourne | Fremantle City | 4 : 3 |
| 7 | Melbourne City | Queensland Lions | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | North Sunshine Eagles | Heidelberg Utd | 1 : 0 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Sydney FC | SD Raiders | 1 : 0 |
| 2 | APIA Leichhardt | Melbourne Victory | 0 : 1 |
| 3 | Preston Lions | South Melbourne | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Queensland Lions | North Sunshine Eagles | 4 : 0 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Sydney FC | Melbourne Victory | |
| 2 | South Melbourne | Queensland Lions |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
Australian Cup Outrights
1. Sydney FC: 2.75 (33.09%)
2. Melbourne Victory: 2.8 (32.5%)
3. South Melbourne: 4.5 (20.22%)
4. Queensland Lions: 6.5 (14%)
5. Azzuri: 501 (0.18%)
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