Our Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Prediction: 1-1
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 17, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Sydney FC vs Auckland FC 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 Adelaide United
Sydney FC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Australia A-League defeat against Adelaide United on February 14. In that match, Sydney FC recorded 60% possession, firing 15 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 60% | 15 (7) | 2.67 | 60 |
 Adelaide United | 40% | 13 (8) | 1.03 | 24 |
Auckland FC's Last Match – Auckland FC vs Sydney FC
Auckland FC will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Sydney FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Auckland FC had 37% possession and 17 attempts at goal, with 8 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 |
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Auckland FC average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 11-13
Auckland FC 16-12
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @2.7
Draw: @3.5
Auckland FC to win: @2.55
Lineups
Sydney FC (4-4-2) : Harrison Devenish-Meares, Rhyan Grant, Alexandar Popovic, Alex Grant, Ben Garuccio, Joe Lolley, Ahmet Arslan, Paul Okon-Engstler, Tiago Quintal, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Victor Campuzano
Auckland FC (4-2-3-1) : Michael Woud, Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Jake Gordwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Felipe Gallegos, Jesse Randall, Lachlan Brook, Marlee Francois, Sam Cosgrove
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