Our Sydney FC vs Adelaide United Prediction: 2-1
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 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong 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 – Auckland FC vs Sydney FC
Sydney FC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Australia A-League loss to Auckland FC on February 7. In that match, Sydney FC had 63% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auckland FC | 37% | 17 (8) | 3.97 | 36 |
 Sydney FC | 63% | 12 (4) | 1.01 | 45 |
Adelaide United's Last Match – Adelaide United vs Newcastle Jets
Adelaide United must win to recover from their recent 2-3 Australia A-League defeat against Newcastle Jets on February 8 and regain momentum. In that match, Adelaide United recorded 56% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adelaide United | 56% | 12 (4) | 1.27 | 54 |
 Newcastle Jets | 44% | 16 (10) | 1.6 | 54 |
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Adelaide United average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 10-12
Adelaide United 15-18
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @1.75
Draw: @4.2
Adelaide United to win: @4
Lineups
Sydney FC (4-2-3-1) : Harrison Devenish-Meares, Ben Garuccio, Rhyan Grant, Alex Grant, Marcel Tisserand, Paul Okon-Engstler, Corey Hollman, Tiago Quintal, Piero Quispe, Joe Lolley, Victor Campuzano
Adelaide United (4-4-2) : Joshua Smits, Bart Vriends, Sotiri Phillis, Jay Barnett, Ryan Kitto, Ryan White, Ethan Alagich, Juan Muniz, Jonny Yull, Luka Jovanovic, Yaya Dukuly
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