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As Wellington Phoenix prepares to host Sydney FC on February 28, 2026, recent form suggests a challenging matchup for the home side. Wellington has struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last five outings. This lack of form may impact their confidence as they take on a Sydney FC team that has also been inconsistent, managing just one victory in their previous five matches.
From a tactical perspective, Wellington will likely look to dominate possession and leverage home advantage to create scoring opportunities. However, they need to shore up their defensive organization, which has been a point of concern in recent fixtures. In contrast, Sydney FC may adopt a more cautious approach, aiming to exploit the Phoenix’s vulnerabilities on transition play.
Bookmakers have set odds at 2.6 for a home win against 2.3 for an away victory, reflecting a tightly contested encounter. The model predicts a 36.2% chance of a Wellington win, a 24.7% chance of a draw, and a 38.1% chance of an away victory. The anticipated final score is a 1-1 draw, indicative of the even nature of this matchup. As both teams seek to improve their standings, a competitive battle can be expected, though outcomes remain uncertain.
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| Wellington 30.7% |
Draw 25.2% |
Sydney 44.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Australian A-League Sydney FC: 16.47% Wellington Phoenix: 1.27%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.98 | 3.7 | 2.12 | |
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3.16 | 3.83 | 2.18 | |
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3 | 3.5 | 2.1 | |
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3.1 | 3.85 | 2.13 |
Latest Results
| 20.02.26 Wellington Phoenix – Auckland FC – 0:5 13.02.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Wellington Phoenix – 2:2 06.02.26 Wellington Phoenix – Melbourne Victory – 2:3 30.01.26 Wellington Phoenix – Melbourne City – 2:2 23.01.26 Newcastle Jets – Wellington Phoenix – 4:1 |
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 06.02.26 Auckland FC – Sydney FC – 1:0 31.01.26 Sydney FC – Western Sydney Wanderers – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.01.26 Sydney FC – Wellington Phoenix – 0:2 16.03.25 Sydney FC – Wellington Phoenix – 1:1 15.01.25 Wellington Phoenix – Sydney FC – 0:0 16.03.24 Wellington Phoenix – Sydney FC – 2:1 29.12.23 Sydney FC – Wellington Phoenix – 3:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 41:29 | 12 | 36 |
| 2 | Auckland FC | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 29:18 | 11 | 32 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 25:18 | 7 | 29 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 32:27 | 5 | 29 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 27:23 | 4 | 27 |
| 6 | Macarthur FC | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 24:24 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Central Coast Mariners | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 24:26 | -2 | 22 |
| 8 | Melbourne City | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 20:24 | -4 | 22 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18:24 | -6 | 22 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 21:29 | -8 | 20 |
| 11 | Wellington Phoenix | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 28:38 | -10 | 20 |
| 12 | WS Wanderers | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17:26 | -9 | 17 |
Australian A-League Outrights
1. Newcastle Jets: 2.63 (31.31%)
2. Auckland FC: 3.25 (25.34%)
3. Sydney FC: 5 (16.47%)
4. Melbourne Victory: 9 (9.15%)
5. Adelaide Utd: 15 (5.49%)
6. Melbourne City: 26 (3.17%)
7. Macarthur FC: 34 (2.42%)
8. Brisbane Roar: 50 (1.65%)
9. Central Coast: 50 (1.65%)
10. Perth Glory: 65 (1.27%)
11. Wellington Phoenix: 65 (1.27%)
12. Western Sydney Wanderers: 100 (0.82%)
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