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Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC Prediction & Betting tips
Wellington Phoenix and Sydney meet at Westpac Stadium, in a match for the 15 th round of the A League. In the last direct match for this edition of the league, on 08-12-2018, Wellington Phoenix won out by (1- 3). The record of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 6 matches won 4 and tied 2. Indeed, the last time these two teams met in this stadium was on 12-23-2017, in a match for the A League that ended with the victory of Sydney by (1-4). A. Kaluđerović (40 ‘) scored the goals for Wellington Phoenix and Bobô (17’, 58 ‘and 86’) and A. Mierzejewski (25 ‘) for Sydney. Particular attention is required for the home / away condition, since both teams present significantly different results at home and abroad.
Wellington Phoenix:
After 6 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses, the home team is currently in the 5 th position, with 23 points won. In the last match, they have tied with Melbourne Victory by (3-3), after in the previous match they have won (3-2) at home, against Central Coast Mariners. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium. In the last 7 home league matches Wellington Phoenix has a record of 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, so they have won 13 points out of 21 possible.
For this competition, he did not lose any of the last 9 games. The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they have not displayed great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 20 of the last 27 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 14 matches in the competition, they suffered the first goal 4 times and only managed 1 comeback.
Currently Wellington Phoenix is in the playoffs, but he knows he can not be inattentive, very on the contrary, he needs to be regular in order to stay where he is. As he plays in front of his fan he knows the importance of winning a good result and that is why he is behind a victory with all his strength and if he shows objectivity and efficiency throughout the match he can get a score in his favor when the referee finishes the match match. No doubt try to win the victory, which is entirely possible to happen, but when facing a strong adversary will need to be more careful than normal. In this match the best players that are available will go to the field.
Sydney:
After 9 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, the away team is currently in the 3 rd position, with 29 points won. In the last match, they have won at home against Newcastle Jets by (1-0), after in the previous match they have won at home, in a match against Adelaide United, by (2-1). This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. For the championship, Sydney have won 14 points out of 21 possible points, after 4 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in the last 7 away matches. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 9 of the last 10 matches, so he has not presented great defensive solidity, but his attack has scored regularly, as he always scored at least one goal in the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 27 of the last 38 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 14 matches in this tournament, they suffered the first goal 7 times, but got the comeback in 3.
It is not surprising to see Sydney FC doing a good campaign, as it is one of the traditionally strongest teams in the country and logically it would be fighting at the top of the table, but its goal is always to evolve, therefore, it wants to be regular to be able to improve even more. This means that the team wants good results at home and also away from their domains, being that in this round will not be different, so it will enter the determined field in conquering a favorable score and if you show all your football you can succeed. In this match the best players that are available will go to the field.
Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC head to head matches
08.12.18 ALE Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix 1 : 3
02.02.18 ALE Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix 4 : 0
23.12.17 ALE Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC 1 : 4
15.10.17 ALE Sydney FC Wellington Phoenix 3 : 2
08.04.17 ALE Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC 1 : 1