Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers: match statistics
Sydney FC displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate at home and only one loss at their own stadium this season. The hosts boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches, scoring an average of 1.75 goals while conceding just 0.5 per match, translating to a 75% clean sheet rate. Western Sydney Wanderers record very poor away results with a 67% loss rate, only 17% wins, and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors score an average of just 0.67 goals away from home, failing to score in half of their away matches. Sydney FC's advantage in possession (56% vs 51%), shot accuracy, and xG metrics (1.86 vs 1.76 for the visitors) further confirms their dominance. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC is the clear favorite for this encounter.
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sydney FC played against Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Sydney FC has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Western Sydney Wanderers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Sydney FC scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.00. Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.79 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 23% of Sydney FC's games and 36% of Western Sydney Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 21%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Western Sydney Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.64 per game. Sydney FC takes 15.3 shots per game, while Western Sydney Wanderers takes 15.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Sydney FC leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 1.08 goals per game after halftime. Western Sydney Wanderers leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sydney FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Western Sydney Wanderers, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 53% 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 displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate at home and only one loss at their own stadium this season. The hosts boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches, scoring an average of 1.75 goals while conceding just 0.5 per match, translating to a 75% clean sheet rate. Western Sydney Wanderers record very poor away results with a 67% loss rate, only 17% wins, and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors score an average of just 0.67 goals away from home, failing to score in half of their away matches. Sydney FC's advantage in possession (56% vs 51%), shot accuracy, and xG metrics (1.86 vs 1.76 for the visitors) further confirms their dominance. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC is the clear favorite for this encounter.
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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 | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.19 |
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.
Western Sydney Wanderers is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Sydney FC · 1.2 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
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 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.38 goals / game - Sydney FC · 0.79 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney FC is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Sydney FC · 1.14 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney FC scores in 62% of games (8 of 13 meczów), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 meczów).
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 57% of games (8 of 14 meczów), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 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 - Western Sydney Wanderers
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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - Sydney FC · 0.86 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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
Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers
* 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 | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.75 | ▼ 1.93 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 23% | 53% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 53% | ▼ 21% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 72% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 75% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
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 Western Sydney Wanderers. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 4:1 Western Sydney Wanderers. 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 Western Sydney Wanderers?
Sydney FC score 1.38 goals per game on average and Western Sydney Wanderers 0.79. The A-League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 23% of Sydney FC's matches and 36% of Western Sydney Wanderers's.
What form are Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.