Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix: match statistics
Sydney FC are displaying impressive home form with a 100% record – three wins in three matches, boasting a 7:0 goal difference and zero goals conceded. The hosts dominate statistically at their home ground, averaging 19.67 shots per match, 6.33 shots on target, and 52% possession. Wellington Phoenix have been performing significantly worse in away matches – only a 20% win rate, 40% losses, and a concerning tally of 8 goals scored and 11 conceded in their last five away games. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors Sydney FC: 1.99 xG For versus 1.21 xG Against for the hosts, while Wellington Phoenix record 1.26 xG For and as high as 1.77 xG Against on the road. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC are the clear favorites for this match, and their solid defense and effective attack should secure another home victory.
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sydney FC played against Wellington Phoenix in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Sydney FC has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Wellington Phoenix has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sydney FC scores 1.64 goals per game and allows 0.64. Wellington Phoenix scores 1.58 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 27% of Sydney FC's games and 83% of Wellington Phoenix's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 83%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sydney FC has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.52 per game. Sydney FC takes 16.3 shots per game, while Wellington Phoenix takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Sydney FC leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 1.27 goals per game after halftime. Wellington Phoenix leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sydney FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Wellington Phoenix, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 51% 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
Sydney FC are displaying impressive home form with a 100% record – three wins in three matches, boasting a 7:0 goal difference and zero goals conceded. The hosts dominate statistically at their home ground, averaging 19.67 shots per match, 6.33 shots on target, and 52% possession. Wellington Phoenix have been performing significantly worse in away matches – only a 20% win rate, 40% losses, and a concerning tally of 8 goals scored and 11 conceded in their last five away games. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors Sydney FC: 1.99 xG For versus 1.21 xG Against for the hosts, while Wellington Phoenix record 1.26 xG For and as high as 1.77 xG Against on the road. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC are the clear favorites for this match, and their solid defense and effective attack should secure another home victory.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1.4 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix
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 186% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.64 goals / game - Sydney FC · 1.83 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 meczów), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 12 meczów).
Wellington Phoenix scores in 92% of games (11 of 12 meczów), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 55% (6 of 11 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 - Wellington Phoenix
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.
Sydney FC is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 64%. 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.
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Wellington Phoenix
* 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 | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.27 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 51% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 55% | 28% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 36% | 71% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 72% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 0:2 Wellington Phoenix. 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 Wellington Phoenix?
Sydney FC score 1.64 goals per game on average and Wellington Phoenix 1.58. The A-League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Sydney FC's matches and 83% of Wellington Phoenix's.
What form are Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Wellington Phoenix 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.