Auckland vs Sydney FC: match statistics
Auckland vs Sydney FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Auckland play Sydney FC in A-League (Australia). The match date is 23 May 2026 at 10:10. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Auckland: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Sydney FC: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Auckland scores 1.60 and concedes 1.03 goals per match. Sydney FC scores 1.20 and concedes 0.93. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Auckland 67%, Sydney FC 37%. Over 2.5: Auckland 57%, Sydney FC 37%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Auckland has higher xG: 1.70 vs 1.61. Auckland: 15.6 shots per match, Sydney FC: 14.9.
Match halves
Auckland: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.73. Sydney FC: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.97.
Goals by minute
Auckland: 31-45+ (10 goals). Sydney FC: 46-60 (11 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 1-2-0. Average goals 2.33, BTTS 67%.
Match description
Auckland has the edge in chance creation at home: average xG per game is 1.99, they attempt 18.6 shots per game with 6.2 on target, and have scored 47 goals this season versus Sydney’s 36. Additionally, the hosts fail to score in only 7% of home matches (i.e. they score in 93% of games), while Sydney fail to score in 40% of away matches, which significantly increases Auckland’s likelihood of finding the net. Sydney, however, possess a solid away defence: they concede only 0.87 goals on average and keep a clean sheet in 47% of matches, and over the last 5 fixtures they have averaged 1.8 points per game (2 wins, 3 draws) versus Auckland’s 1.2 points (1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss). It’s also noteworthy that with opponents’ xG against Sydney away at 1.8, the actual goals conceded are 0.87, suggesting the visitors are effective at maximizing goalkeeper performance and defensive organisation, whereas Auckland concede 1.27 goals per home game. The numerical balance (xG 1.99 vs 1.43, average goals 1.47 vs 1.07 and share of matches without a goal 7% vs 40%) favors a narrow home victory.
Half-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) | 33% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.24 |
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.
Auckland is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Auckland · 1.2 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.
Auckland is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.6 goals / match - Auckland · 1.2 goals / match - Sydney FC
Sydney FC is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.03 goals / match - Auckland · 0.93 goals / match - Sydney FC
Auckland scores in 93% of matches (28 of 30 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 40% (12 of 30 matches).
Sydney FC scores in 67% of matches (20 of 30 matches), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 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 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.7 pts / match - Auckland · 1.07 pts / match - Sydney FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 43%. 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 10% of matches and wins 40%. 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 | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| 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 31-45 (10 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 | ▼ 2.63 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 60% | ▼ 37% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 56% | ▼ 37% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 23% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 72% | ▼ 37% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 82% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Auckland 1 - 2 - 0 Sydney FC. Average goals 2.33, both teams scored in 67% matches.
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 is the head-to-head record between Auckland and Sydney FC?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Auckland won 1, Sydney FC won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Auckland vs Sydney FC?
Auckland score 1.60 goals per game on average and Sydney FC 1.20. The A-League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Auckland's matches and 37% of Sydney FC's.
What form are Auckland and Sydney FC in?
Over the last 5 games Auckland have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Sydney FC 1-3-1 (1.20 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.