Our Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC Prediction: 1-1
Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 10, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Macarthur FC vs Sydney 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
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC
Macarthur FC will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Australia A-League draw with Auckland FC on January 5. In that match, Macarthur FC saw 45% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 45% | 7 (2) | 0.77 | 35 |
 Auckland FC | 55% | 9 (3) | 1.47 | 53 |
Sydney FC's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Sydney FC
Sydney FC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Australia A-League draw against Melbourne City on January 3. In that match, Sydney FC had 40% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 60% | 20 (9) | 1.95 | 68 |
 Sydney FC | 40% | 4 (4) | 0.49 | 26 |
Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC Stats
Key Stats
| Macarthur FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macarthur FC are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Sydney FC average 1.5 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Macarthur FC 15-11
Sydney FC 15-7
What are the odds for this match?
Macarthur FC to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.7
Sydney FC to win: @2.25
Lineups
Macarthur FC (4-2-3-1) : Filip Kurto, Callum Talbot, Will McKay, Damien Da Silva, Kristian Popovic, Liam Rose, Luke Brattan, Bernardo Oliveira, Anthony Caceres, Sime Grzan, Rafael Duran Martinez
Sydney FC (4-2-3-1) : Harrison Devenish-Meares, Rhyan Grant, Marcel Tisserand, Alex Grant, Ben Garuccio, Rhys Youlley, Paul Okon-Engstler, Tiago Quintal, Piero Quispe, Patrick Wood, Victor Campuzano
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