Sydney FC vs Adelaide United: match statistics
Sydney FC displays dominant form at home with an 80% win rate in home matches and an impressive goal difference of +8. The hosts score an average of 2.2 goals per home game, maintaining 60% clean sheets, which confirms defensive solidity. Adelaide United has poor away results (29% wins, 57% losses) and concedes an average of 1.71 goals per away match, which is a significant weakness. The visitors' recent form is better (1.6 PPG), but a series of four consecutive away defeats prior to recent good results raises doubts about their consistency. Sydney FC's xG advantage in home matches (1.86 vs 1.22) and higher shot accuracy (6.2 on target per game) favor the hosts, although Adelaide is capable of scoring goals, which could lead to a draw.
Sydney FC vs Adelaide United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sydney FC played against Adelaide United in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Sydney FC has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Adelaide United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sydney FC scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.00. Adelaide United scores 1.63 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 27% of Sydney FC's games and 75% of Adelaide United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 75%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sydney FC has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.41 per game. Sydney FC takes 15.5 shots per game, while Adelaide United takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sydney FC leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Adelaide United leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sydney FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Adelaide United, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 55% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Sydney FC displays dominant form at home with an 80% win rate in home matches and an impressive goal difference of +8. The hosts score an average of 2.2 goals per home game, maintaining 60% clean sheets, which confirms defensive solidity. Adelaide United has poor away results (29% wins, 57% losses) and concedes an average of 1.71 goals per away match, which is a significant weakness. The visitors' recent form is better (1.6 PPG), but a series of four consecutive away defeats prior to recent good results raises doubts about their consistency. Sydney FC's xG advantage in home matches (1.86 vs 1.22) and higher shot accuracy (6.2 on target per game) favor the hosts, although Adelaide is capable of scoring goals, which could lead to 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
| Sydney FC | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.35 |
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.
Adelaide United is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1.6 pts / game - Adelaide United
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.
Adelaide United is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Sydney FC · 1.63 goals / game - Adelaide United
Sydney FC is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sydney FC · 1.63 goals / game - Adelaide United
Sydney FC scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 meczów).
Adelaide United scores in 88% of games (14 of 16 meczów), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 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 - Sydney FC
Over / Under - Adelaide United
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.
Adelaide United is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1.44 pts / game - Adelaide United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 53%. 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.
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 44%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Sydney FC
Adelaide United
* 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
| Sydney FC | Liga | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.47 | 2.81 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 57% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 47% | 55% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 25% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 74% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sydney FC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Adelaide United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Adelaide United?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 1:2 Adelaide United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sydney FC vs Adelaide United?
Sydney FC score 1.47 goals per game on average and Adelaide United 1.63. The A-League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Sydney FC's matches and 75% of Adelaide United's.
What form are Sydney FC and Adelaide United in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Adelaide United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Adelaide United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sydney FC vs Adelaide United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.