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 – Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United
Wellington Phoenix will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Australia A-League draw against Adelaide United on January 11. In that match, Wellington Phoenix saw 62% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix | 62% | 10 (5) | 1.51 | 63 |
 Adelaide United | 38% | 5 (5) | 0.61 | 23 |
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 | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 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 1.9 conceded per game.
Sydney FC 17-5
Wellington Phoenix 15-19
What are the odds for this match?
Sydney FC to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.333
Wellington Phoenix to win: @6
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