Our Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Prediction: 2-1
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Sydney FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar
Sydney FC will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Brisbane Roar on February 21. In that match, Sydney FC had 65% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 65% | 11 (5) | 1.09 | 40 |
 Brisbane Roar | 35% | 9 (5) | 0.47 | 20 |
Melbourne Victory's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Australia A-League victory over Melbourne City, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Melbourne Victory recorded 44% possession, firing 17 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 56% | 6 (4) | 1.26 | 46 |
 Melbourne Victory | 44% | 17 (7) | 1.63 | 48 |
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Melbourne Victory | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.19 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Melbourne Victory average 2.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 10-13
Melbourne Victory 21-11
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.5
Melbourne Victory to win: @2.7
Newcastle Jets 
Auckland FC 
Sydney FC 
Adelaide United 
Melbourne Victory 
Macarthur FC 
Central Coast Mariners 
Melbourne City 
Brisbane Roar 
Perth Glory 
Wellington Phoenix 
Western Sydney Wanderers