Our Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Prediction: 1-2
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 12, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
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 – Lion City Sailors FC vs Sydney FC
Sydney FC will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 AFC Champions League Two loss to Lion City Sailors FC on April 9. In that match, Sydney FC recorded 68% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lion City Sailors FC | 32% | 5 (4) | 0.39 | 37 |
Sydney FC | 68% | 8 (3) | 0.44 | 65 |
Auckland FC's Last Match – Auckland FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Auckland FC will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Australia A-League share of the spoils with Western Sydney Wanderers on April 5. In that match, Auckland FC saw 42% of the ball and created 15 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Auckland FC | 42% | 15 (4) | 1.99 | 52 |
Western Sydney Wanderers | 58% | 9 (5) | 0.84 | 45 |
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 0.4 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Auckland FC average 2.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 18-14
Auckland FC 23-12
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.6
Auckland FC to win: @3
Lineups
Sydney FC (4-4-2) : Harrison Devenish-Meares, Joel King, Alexandar Popovic, Rhyan Grant, Jordan Courtney-Perkins, Zachary de Jesus, Leo Sena, Anthony Caceres, Anas Ouahim, Joe Lolley, Adrian Segecic
Auckland FC (4-4-2) : Alex Paulsen, Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Louis Verstraete, Felipe Gallegos, Marlee Francois, Guillermo May, Cameron Howieson