Our Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction: 3-1
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix 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 – Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC
Sydney FC must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Australia A-League victory over Macarthur FC in their last outing. In that match, Sydney FC had 55% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 45% | 6 (3) | 0.81 | 35 |
 Sydney FC | 55% | 13 (6) | 1.26 | 27 |
Wellington Phoenix's Last Match – Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 Australia A-League victory over Brisbane Roar on January 3. In that match, Wellington Phoenix saw 34% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brisbane Roar | 66% | 9 (4) | 1.36 | 60 |
 Wellington Phoenix | 34% | 7 (4) | 1.36 | 32 |
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Wellington Phoenix average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 17-5
Wellington Phoenix 15-18
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @1.42
Draw: @4.5
Wellington Phoenix to win: @7
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