Our Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Prediction: 1-1
Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Friday January 24, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-1 for the match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC.
This Melbourne Victory 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
Melbourne Victory's Last Match – Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 Australia A-League defeat against Adelaide United on January 18. In that match, Melbourne Victory had 57% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adelaide United | 43% | 7 (6) | 0.68 | 45 |
Melbourne Victory | 57% | 13 (5) | 1.47 | 56 |
Sydney FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Brisbane Roar
Sydney FC will be eager to respond after suffering a 3-4 Australia A-League defeat at the hands of Brisbane Roar on January 18. In that match, Sydney FC saw 56% of the ball and created 15 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sydney FC | 56% | 15 (5) | 1.63 | 62 |
Brisbane Roar | 44% | 13 (7) | 2.68 | 39 |
Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne Victory | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne Victory are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Sydney FC average 2.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Melbourne Victory 15-15
Sydney FC 25-17
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne Victory to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.8
Sydney FC to win: @3