Auckland vs Sydney FC: match statistics
Auckland displays solid home form with a 43% win rate and just 14% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG For 2.12 vs xG Against 1.16) at their home ground, indicating offensive efficiency. Sydney FC, despite their higher league position, struggles away from home with a 44% loss rate and as many as 44% of matches without a goal on the road. The visitors concede on average more goals than their xG Against indicates (1.22 vs 1.79), suggesting defensive issues. Auckland's positive goal difference at home (+1) combined with Sydney's poorer form in recent away matches favors the hosts. I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for Auckland, hence a relatively high probability of a draw.
Auckland vs Sydney FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Auckland played against Sydney FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Auckland has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Sydney FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Auckland scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.13. Sydney FC scores 1.57 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 73% of Auckland's games and 29% of Sydney FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 50%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Auckland has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.66 per game. Auckland takes 15.9 shots per game, while Sydney FC takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Auckland leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Sydney FC leads at halftime in 14% and scores 1.21 after halftime.
When the teams score
Auckland's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Sydney FC, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Auckland displays solid home form with a 43% win rate and just 14% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG For 2.12 vs xG Against 1.16) at their home ground, indicating offensive efficiency. Sydney FC, despite their higher league position, struggles away from home with a 44% loss rate and as many as 44% of matches without a goal on the road. The visitors concede on average more goals than their xG Against indicates (1.22 vs 1.79), suggesting defensive issues. Auckland's positive goal difference at home (+1) combined with Sydney's poorer form in recent away matches favors the hosts. I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for Auckland, hence a relatively high probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Auckland | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sydney FC is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Auckland · 1.4 pts / game - Sydney FC
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sydney FC is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Auckland · 1.57 goals / game - Sydney FC
Sydney FC is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Auckland · 1 goals / game - Sydney FC
Auckland scores in 93% of games (14 of 15 meczów), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 meczów).
Sydney FC scores in 64% of games (9 of 14 meczów), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Auckland
Over / Under - Sydney FC
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Auckland is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Auckland · 1.21 pts / game - Sydney FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Auckland
Sydney FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Auckland | Liga | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.60 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 55% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 73% | ▼ 43% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Auckland vs Sydney FC?
The A-League match finished Auckland 1:0 Sydney FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Auckland vs Sydney FC?
Auckland score 1.47 goals per game on average and Sydney FC 1.57. The A-League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Auckland's matches and 29% of Sydney FC's.
What form are Auckland and Sydney FC in?
Over the last 5 games Auckland have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sydney FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Auckland vs Sydney FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Auckland vs Sydney FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.