Melbourne City vs Sydney
Australia - A-League
Melbourne City are creating the better shooting profile with average 4 overall shots and 1.2 xG. Their season scoring average is 1 goals per game, so the next major chance is likely to come from their side.
Result Probability
- 17/03/2026, 08:00A-LeagueSydney0 - 1Melbourne City17/03/2026, 08:00A-LeagueSydney
0 - 1
Melbourne City - 03/01/2026, 08:35A-LeagueMelbourne City0 - 0Sydney03/01/2026, 08:35A-LeagueMelbourne City
0 - 0
Sydney - 03/05/2025, 07:00A-LeagueMelbourne City5 - 1Sydney03/05/2025, 07:00A-LeagueMelbourne City
5 - 1
Sydney - 29/03/2025, 06:00A-LeagueSydney2 - 3Melbourne City29/03/2025, 06:00A-LeagueSydney
2 - 3
Melbourne City - 24/02/2024, 06:40A-LeagueSydney1 - 1Melbourne City24/02/2024, 06:40A-LeagueSydney
1 - 1
Melbourne City
Over / Under
0.5
1+ gol
OVER75%UNDER25%1.5
2+ gol
OVER75%UNDER25%2.5
3+ gol
OVER50%UNDER50%3.5
4+ gol
OVER25%UNDER75%
The recent scoring sample is stronger for Over 0.5 at 75% across the last 10 relevant matches. That makes the goal market a top pick for this match.
Team Performance
Melbourne City
Home
Sydney
Away
Points & Results
- 0.50PPG2.00
- 0%Wins50%
- 0%First to Score0%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.001.00
- Conceded/game2.000.50
- xG1.200.85
- xGA0.770.76
Trends
- 100%Both Score50%
- 0%Clean Sheet50%
Melbourne City scored in 2/2 recent form matches and averaged 1 goals.
Sydney scored in 1/2 recent form matches and averaged 1 goals.
Both teams are equal in terms of Scored/game
Sydney is +300% better in terms of Conceded/game
Melbourne City is +41% better in terms of xG
Sydney is +1% better in terms of xGA
Both teams are equal in terms of First-Half Form
Melbourne City is +50% better in terms of Offsides
Melbourne City is +7% better in terms of Corners
Sydney is +75% better in terms of Cards
Melbourne City is +33% better in terms of Shots on Target
Predicted Lineup
| # | Form | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 | |
| 2 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 4 | |
| 3 | Sydney | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | |
| 4 | Macarthur | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 | |
| 5 | Brisbane Roar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 6 | Auckland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| 8 | Melbourne Victory FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | |
| 10 | Melbourne City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | |
| 11 | Adelaide United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
Melbourne City vs Sydney: Statistics and Analysis - A-League 2026/2027
On this page you can check all the key statistics for Melbourne City vs Sydney - goals, corners, form, trends, head-to-head record and more.
This A-League match will be played on 31/10/2026 (Saturday) at 06:00.
The venue is AAMI Park.
The fixture is part of game week 3rd of the A-League season. Melbourne City currently sits in position 10th of the A-League table. Sydney occupies position 3rd.
Our projection system combines both teams' numbers into percentage chances for the key statistical markets in this match:
Sydney over 2.5 cards: Sydney has been shown 3 or more cards in 100% of their matches in the competition.
For our tips built on these numbers, see the Melbourne City vs Sydney prediction page.
Who is the favorite in Melbourne City vs Sydney?
According to the latest match odds, Melbourne City is the favorite at 2.21 an implied probability of about 45.25%. The full 1X2 market has Melbourne City at 2.21, the draw at 3.78, and Sydney at 3.846.
Overall performance in the A-League
Melbourne City's record so far reads 0W-1D-1L from 2 played a win rate of 0% at 0.5 points per game.
Sydney stands at 1W-1D-0L from 2 played, winning 50% of their matches at 2 points per game.
Goal statistics for Melbourne City vs Sydney
In attack, Melbourne City averages 1 goals scored per game in the A-League (2 in total), while conceding 2 per game (4 in total).
Sydney averages 1 goals scored per game (2 in total) and 0.5 conceded per game (1 in total).
Melbourne City's top scorer this season is Max Caputo, with 8 goals.
For Sydney, Al Hassan Toure leads the scoring charts with 5 goals this season.
Melbourne City's main creator is Andreas Kuen, with 4 assists.
Piero Aldair Quispe Córdova tops the Sydney assist chart with 5.
More detail - goals home and away, expected goals and first-to-score rates - is in the tables above.
Head-to-head: Melbourne City vs Sydney
Melbourne City and Sydney have met 12 times in recent years. The record:
Melbourne City wins: 8
Draws: 3
Sydney wins: 1
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne City vs Sydney
When is Melbourne City vs Sydney?
The match will be played on 31/10/2026 (Saturday) at 06:00.
What is the head-to-head record between Melbourne City and Sydney?
Across their last 12 meetings the record is 8-3-1 (Melbourne City wins – draws – Sydney wins).
What was the last match between Melbourne City and Sydney?
The two sides last met on 17/03/2026, and the result was Sydney 0 vs 1 Melbourne City. Full details: Melbourne City vs Sydney, 17/03/2026.
Who is the favorite in Melbourne City vs Sydney?
Melbourne City is the favorite at odds of 2.21, an implied probability of about 45.25%. Melbourne City is priced at 2.21, the draw at 3.78 and Sydney at 3.846.
Where can I find a Melbourne City vs Sydney prediction?
You can find our full prediction, including in-depth analysis on the Melbourne City vs Sydney prediction page.
Where can I find Melbourne City vs Sydney stats?
All key statistics for Melbourne City vs Sydney are on this page, updated in real time.
Where can I watch Melbourne City vs Sydney?
Live streaming information is available on our Melbourne City vs Sydney stream page.