Macarthur vs Sydney FC: match statistics
The match promises to be incredibly balanced. Macarthur displays solid home form with 50% draws and only 17% losses on their own turf, while averaging an impressive 2.2 points per game undefeated in their last five overall. Sydney FC occupies a higher table position and boasts a better away record (43% win rate), yet their form in the last five matches is shaky (1.4 PPG) with two defeats. A key factor is Sydney's advantage in xG (1.66 vs 1.24) and shots on target (5.29 vs 3.83), suggesting superior offensive quality from the visitors. Both teams share an identical average of conceded goals (1.0), indicating defensive parity. Considering Macarthur's tendency to draw at home, the hosts' solid recent form, and the slight qualitative edge of Sydney FC, a sharing of points seems the most likely outcome.
Macarthur vs Sydney FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Macarthur played Sydney FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 10 January 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Macarthur: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Sydney FC: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Macarthur scores 1.17 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Sydney FC scores 1.50 and concedes 0.70. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Macarthur 50%, Sydney FC 30%. Over 2.5: Macarthur 25%, Sydney FC 40%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Sydney FC has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.29. Macarthur: 11.2 shots per match, Sydney FC: 16.6.
Match halves
Macarthur: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.67. Sydney FC: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 1.20.
Goals by minute
Macarthur: 61-75 (5 goals). Sydney FC: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
The match promises to be incredibly balanced. Macarthur displays solid home form with 50% draws and only 17% losses on their own turf, while averaging an impressive 2.2 points per game undefeated in their last five overall. Sydney FC occupies a higher table position and boasts a better away record (43% win rate), yet their form in the last five matches is shaky (1.4 PPG) with two defeats. A key factor is Sydney's advantage in xG (1.66 vs 1.24) and shots on target (5.29 vs 3.83), suggesting superior offensive quality from the visitors. Both teams share an identical average of conceded goals (1.0), indicating defensive parity. Considering Macarthur's tendency to draw at home, the hosts' solid recent form, and the slight qualitative edge of Sydney FC, a sharing of points seems the most likely outcome.
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
| Macarthur | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.27 |
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.
Macarthur is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Macarthur · 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 28% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - Macarthur · 1.5 goals / match - Sydney FC
Sydney FC is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Macarthur · 0.7 goals / match - Sydney FC
Macarthur scores in 67% of matches (8 of 12 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 50% (5 of 10 matches).
Sydney FC scores in 70% of matches (7 of 10 matches), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 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 - Macarthur
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.
Macarthur is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Macarthur · 1.2 pts / match - Sydney FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Macarthur
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
| Macarthur | Liga | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.33 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.20 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 49% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 48% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 70% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal after half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Macarthur 0 - 0 - 1 Sydney FC. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Macarthur vs Sydney FC?
The A-League match finished Macarthur 0:3 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 Macarthur vs Sydney FC?
Macarthur score 1.17 goals per game on average and Sydney FC 1.50. The A-League average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Macarthur's matches and 30% of Sydney FC's.
What form are Macarthur and Sydney FC in?
Over the last 5 games Macarthur have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Sydney FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Macarthur vs Sydney FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Macarthur vs Sydney FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.