Auckland vs Sydney FC: match statistics
Auckland displays solid home form with a 43% win rate and just 14% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG For 2.12 vs xG Against 1.16) at their home ground, indicating offensive efficiency. Sydney FC, despite their higher league position, struggles away from home with a 44% loss rate and as many as 44% of matches without a goal on the road. The visitors concede on average more goals than their xG Against indicates (1.22 vs 1.79), suggesting defensive issues. Auckland's positive goal difference at home (+1) combined with Sydney's poorer form in recent away matches favors the hosts. I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for Auckland, hence a relatively high probability of a draw.
Auckland vs Sydney FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Auckland played Sydney FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Auckland: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Sydney FC: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Auckland scores 1.47 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Sydney FC scores 1.57 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Auckland 73%, Sydney FC 29%. Over 2.5: Auckland 60%, Sydney FC 50%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Auckland has higher xG: 1.75 vs 1.66. Auckland: 15.9 shots per match, Sydney FC: 15.4.
Match halves
Auckland: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.53. Sydney FC: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 1.21.
Goals by minute
Auckland: 0-15 (6 goals). Sydney FC: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.80 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
Auckland displays solid home form with a 43% win rate and just 14% of matches without scoring at home. The hosts hold an advantage in expected goals (xG For 2.12 vs xG Against 1.16) at their home ground, indicating offensive efficiency. Sydney FC, despite their higher league position, struggles away from home with a 44% loss rate and as many as 44% of matches without a goal on the road. The visitors concede on average more goals than their xG Against indicates (1.22 vs 1.79), suggesting defensive issues. Auckland's positive goal difference at home (+1) combined with Sydney's poorer form in recent away matches favors the hosts. I expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for Auckland, hence a relatively high probability of a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Auckland | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sydney FC is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Auckland · 1.4 pts / match - 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 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - Auckland · 1.57 goals / match - Sydney FC
Sydney FC is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Auckland · 1 goals / match - Sydney FC
Auckland scores in 93% of matches (14 of 15 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 matches).
Sydney FC scores in 64% of matches (9 of 14 matches), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Auckland
Over / Under - Sydney FC
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / match - Auckland · 1.21 pts / match - Sydney FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 57%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Auckland
Sydney FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Auckland | Liga | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.60 | 2.80 | ▼ 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 73% | 55% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 73% | ▼ 43% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Auckland vs Sydney FC?
The A-League match finished Auckland 1:0 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 Auckland vs Sydney FC?
Auckland score 1.47 goals per game on average and Sydney FC 1.57. The A-League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 73% of Auckland's matches and 29% of Sydney FC's.
What form are Auckland and Sydney FC in?
Over the last 5 games Auckland have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sydney FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Auckland vs Sydney FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Auckland vs Sydney FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.