Sydney FC vs Auckland: match statistics
Sydney FC presents dominant form at their own stadium with 67% wins and an impressive average of 2 goals scored per home match. The hosts show an advantage in possession (56% vs 49%) and significantly greater offensive activity in home matches (18.33 shots vs 12.63 Auckland away). Auckland, despite a solid position in the table, has weaker form in the last five matches (1.4 PPG) compared to their seasonal average, and their xG statistics away (1.43) are lower than Sydney's xG at home (1.94). A key factor is also the fact that Sydney keeps a clean sheet in 50% of home matches, evidencing defensive stability. Considering all indicators, Sydney FC has the advantage, although Auckland as the second place in the table can set difficult conditions, hence a significant probability of a draw.
Sydney FC vs Auckland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sydney FC played against Auckland in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Sydney FC has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Auckland has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sydney FC scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.06. Auckland scores 1.44 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 31% of Sydney FC's games and 69% of Auckland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 56%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Auckland has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.70 per game. Sydney FC takes 15.9 shots per game, while Auckland takes 16.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Sydney FC leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Auckland leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sydney FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Auckland, it is minutes 0-15 (6 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 1.00 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
Sydney FC presents dominant form at their own stadium with 67% wins and an impressive average of 2 goals scored per home match. The hosts show an advantage in possession (56% vs 49%) and significantly greater offensive activity in home matches (18.33 shots vs 12.63 Auckland away). Auckland, despite a solid position in the table, has weaker form in the last five matches (1.4 PPG) compared to their seasonal average, and their xG statistics away (1.43) are lower than Sydney's xG at home (1.94). A key factor is also the fact that Sydney keeps a clean sheet in 50% of home matches, evidencing defensive stability. Considering all indicators, Sydney FC has the advantage, although Auckland as the second place in the table can set difficult conditions, hence a significant 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
| Sydney FC | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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.
Auckland is 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1.4 pts / game - Auckland
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 scores in 63% of games (10 of 16 meczów), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
Auckland scores in 94% of games (15 of 16 meczów), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 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 - Auckland
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 66% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1.88 pts / game - Auckland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
* 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): +1 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Auckland
* 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 | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 57% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sydney FC's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Auckland. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Auckland?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 1:1 Auckland. 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 Auckland?
Sydney FC score 1.44 goals per game on average and Auckland 1.44. The A-League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Sydney FC's matches and 69% of Auckland's.
What form are Sydney FC and Auckland in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Auckland 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Auckland?
The statistical background for Sydney FC vs Auckland — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.