Macarthur vs Sydney FC: match statistics
The match promises to be incredibly balanced. Macarthur displays solid home form with 50% draws and only 17% losses on their own turf, while averaging an impressive 2.2 points per game undefeated in their last five overall. Sydney FC occupies a higher table position and boasts a better away record (43% win rate), yet their form in the last five matches is shaky (1.4 PPG) with two defeats. A key factor is Sydney's advantage in xG (1.66 vs 1.24) and shots on target (5.29 vs 3.83), suggesting superior offensive quality from the visitors. Both teams share an identical average of conceded goals (1.0), indicating defensive parity. Considering Macarthur's tendency to draw at home, the hosts' solid recent form, and the slight qualitative edge of Sydney FC, a sharing of points seems the most likely outcome.
Macarthur vs Sydney FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Macarthur played against Sydney FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 10, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Macarthur has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Sydney FC has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Macarthur scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.17. Sydney FC scores 1.50 and allows 0.70. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Macarthur's games and 30% of Sydney FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 40%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sydney FC has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.29 per game. Macarthur takes 11.2 shots per game, while Sydney FC takes 16.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Macarthur leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Sydney FC leads at halftime in 10% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Macarthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Sydney FC, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
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
The match promises to be incredibly balanced. Macarthur displays solid home form with 50% draws and only 17% losses on their own turf, while averaging an impressive 2.2 points per game undefeated in their last five overall. Sydney FC occupies a higher table position and boasts a better away record (43% win rate), yet their form in the last five matches is shaky (1.4 PPG) with two defeats. A key factor is Sydney's advantage in xG (1.66 vs 1.24) and shots on target (5.29 vs 3.83), suggesting superior offensive quality from the visitors. Both teams share an identical average of conceded goals (1.0), indicating defensive parity. Considering Macarthur's tendency to draw at home, the hosts' solid recent form, and the slight qualitative edge of Sydney FC, a sharing of points seems the most likely outcome.
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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
| Macarthur | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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.
Macarthur is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Macarthur · 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 28% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Macarthur · 1.5 goals / game - Sydney FC
Sydney FC is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Macarthur · 0.7 goals / game - Sydney FC
Macarthur scores in 67% of games (8 of 12 meczów), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 of 10 meczów).
Sydney FC scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 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 - Macarthur
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.
Macarthur is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Macarthur · 1.2 pts / game - Sydney FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Macarthur
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
| Macarthur | Liga | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 49% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 70% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal after half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Macarthur's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sydney FC. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Macarthur vs Sydney FC?
The A-League match finished Macarthur 0:3 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 Macarthur vs Sydney FC?
Macarthur score 1.17 goals per game on average and Sydney FC 1.50. The A-League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Macarthur's matches and 30% of Sydney FC's.
What form are Macarthur and Sydney FC in?
Over the last 5 games Macarthur have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Sydney FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Macarthur vs Sydney FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Macarthur vs Sydney FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.