Our Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction: 2-1
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers 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 – Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC
Sydney FC must win to recover from their recent 0-4 Australia A-League defeat against Melbourne Victory on January 26 and regain momentum. In that match, Sydney FC recorded 58% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne Victory | 42% | 14 (9) | 2.61 | 59 |
Sydney FC | 58% | 6 (3) | 1.14 | 20 |
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Perth Glory
Western Sydney Wanderers will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Perth Glory on January 25. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers had 56% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Sydney Wanderers | 56% | 11 (4) | 1.88 | 65 |
Perth Glory | 44% | 4 (3) | 0.61 | 35 |
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Western Sydney Wanderers average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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