Our Sydney FC vs Adelaide United Prediction: 3-1
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 14, 2026. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Sydney FC vs Adelaide United prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sydney FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Australia A-League loss to Wellington Phoenix on January 18. In that match, Sydney FC had 67% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 67% | 6 (4) | 0.92 | 54 |
 Wellington Phoenix | 33% | 10 (5) | 1.13 | 24 |
Adelaide United's Last Match – Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory
Determined to maintain their recent success, Adelaide United must win following their 2-1 Australia A-League victory against Melbourne Victory on January 17. In that match, Adelaide United recorded 53% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adelaide United | 53% | 11 (4) | 1.35 | 47 |
 Melbourne Victory | 47% | 12 (4) | 2.03 | 33 |
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Adelaide United average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.