Our Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction: 3-1
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 16, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
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 – Sydney FC vs Jeonbuk Motors
Sydney FC will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-2 AFC Champions League Two triumph against Jeonbuk Motors on March 13.
Wellington Phoenix's Last Match – Western United FC vs Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 Australia A-League defeat against Western United FC on March 8. In that match, Wellington Phoenix recorded 52% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western United FC | 48% | 14 (9) | 2.43 | 44 |
 Wellington Phoenix | 52% | 6 (1) | 0.63 | 26 |
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.27 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Wellington Phoenix average 0.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 22-16
Wellington Phoenix 6-18
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @1.38
Draw: @5
Wellington Phoenix to win: @7
Lineups
Sydney FC (4-4-2) : Harrison Devenish-Meares, Joel King, Rhyan Grant, Alex Grant, Jordan Courtney-Perkins, Adrian Segecic, Leo Sena, Corey Hollman, Anthony Caceres, Joe Lolley, Patryk Klimala
Wellington Phoenix (4-3-3) : Joshua Oluwayemi, Tim Payne, Isaac Hughes, Scott Wootton, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Matt Sheridan, Alex Rufer, Paulo Retre, Chico Geraldes, Kosta Barbarouses, Sam Sutton
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