Sydney FC vs Auckland: match statistics
Sydney FC presents dominant form at their own stadium with 67% wins and an impressive average of 2 goals scored per home match. The hosts show an advantage in possession (56% vs 49%) and significantly greater offensive activity in home matches (18.33 shots vs 12.63 Auckland away). Auckland, despite a solid position in the table, has weaker form in the last five matches (1.4 PPG) compared to their seasonal average, and their xG statistics away (1.43) are lower than Sydney's xG at home (1.94). A key factor is also the fact that Sydney keeps a clean sheet in 50% of home matches, evidencing defensive stability. Considering all indicators, Sydney FC has the advantage, although Auckland as the second place in the table can set difficult conditions, hence a significant probability of a draw.
Sydney FC vs Auckland: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sydney FC played Auckland in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Sydney FC: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Auckland: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sydney FC scores 1.44 and concedes 1.06 goals per match. Auckland scores 1.44 and concedes 1.06. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sydney FC 31%, Auckland 69%. Over 2.5: Sydney FC 50%, Auckland 56%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Auckland has higher xG: 1.79 vs 1.70. Sydney FC: 15.9 shots per match, Auckland: 16.5.
Match halves
Sydney FC: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 1.06. Auckland: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Sydney FC: 46-60 (7 goals). Auckland: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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
Sydney FC presents dominant form at their own stadium with 67% wins and an impressive average of 2 goals scored per home match. The hosts show an advantage in possession (56% vs 49%) and significantly greater offensive activity in home matches (18.33 shots vs 12.63 Auckland away). Auckland, despite a solid position in the table, has weaker form in the last five matches (1.4 PPG) compared to their seasonal average, and their xG statistics away (1.43) are lower than Sydney's xG at home (1.94). A key factor is also the fact that Sydney keeps a clean sheet in 50% of home matches, evidencing defensive stability. Considering all indicators, Sydney FC has the advantage, although Auckland as the second place in the table can set difficult conditions, hence a significant 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
| Sydney FC | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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 133% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Sydney FC · 1.4 pts / match - Auckland
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 scores in 63% of matches (10 of 16 matches), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
Auckland scores in 94% of matches (15 of 16 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 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 - Sydney FC
Over / Under - Auckland
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 66% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Sydney FC · 1.88 pts / match - Auckland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 50%. 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.
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -3 |
* 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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
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.
* 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
Sydney FC
Auckland
* 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
| Sydney FC | Liga | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.50 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 31% | 57% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 24% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 74% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sydney FC 0 - 0 - 1 Auckland. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Auckland?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 1:1 Auckland. 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 Auckland?
Sydney FC score 1.44 goals per game on average and Auckland 1.44. The A-League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 31% of Sydney FC's matches and 69% of Auckland's.
What form are Sydney FC and Auckland in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Auckland 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Auckland?
The statistical background for Sydney FC vs Auckland — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.