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 – Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sydney FC must win following their 3-0 Australia A-League victory against Macarthur FC on January 10. In that match, Sydney FC recorded 55% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the 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 |
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Melbourne Victory on January 10. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers had 49% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne Victory | 51% | 12 (3) | 0.76 | 33 |
Western Sydney Wanderers | 49% | 7 (4) | 1.38 | 7 |
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Stats
Key Stats
| Sydney FC | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.57 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sydney FC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Western Sydney Wanderers average 0.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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