Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix: match statistics
Sydney FC are displaying impressive home form with a 100% record – three wins in three matches, boasting a 7:0 goal difference and zero goals conceded. The hosts dominate statistically at their home ground, averaging 19.67 shots per match, 6.33 shots on target, and 52% possession. Wellington Phoenix have been performing significantly worse in away matches – only a 20% win rate, 40% losses, and a concerning tally of 8 goals scored and 11 conceded in their last five away games. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors Sydney FC: 1.99 xG For versus 1.21 xG Against for the hosts, while Wellington Phoenix record 1.26 xG For and as high as 1.77 xG Against on the road. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC are the clear favorites for this match, and their solid defense and effective attack should secure another home victory.
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sydney FC played Wellington Phoenix in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Sydney FC: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Wellington Phoenix: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sydney FC scores 1.64 and concedes 0.64 goals per match. Wellington Phoenix scores 1.58 and concedes 1.83. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sydney FC 27%, Wellington Phoenix 83%. Over 2.5: Sydney FC 45%, Wellington Phoenix 83%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Sydney FC has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.52. Sydney FC: 16.3 shots per match, Wellington Phoenix: 13.4.
Match halves
Sydney FC: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 1.27. Wellington Phoenix: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Sydney FC: 46-60 (5 goals). Wellington Phoenix: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 51%.
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
Sydney FC are displaying impressive home form with a 100% record – three wins in three matches, boasting a 7:0 goal difference and zero goals conceded. The hosts dominate statistically at their home ground, averaging 19.67 shots per match, 6.33 shots on target, and 52% possession. Wellington Phoenix have been performing significantly worse in away matches – only a 20% win rate, 40% losses, and a concerning tally of 8 goals scored and 11 conceded in their last five away games. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors Sydney FC: 1.99 xG For versus 1.21 xG Against for the hosts, while Wellington Phoenix record 1.26 xG For and as high as 1.77 xG Against on the road. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC are the clear favorites for this match, and their solid defense and effective attack should secure another home victory.
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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 | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Sydney FC · 1.4 pts / match - Wellington Phoenix
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 186% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.64 goals / match - Sydney FC · 1.83 goals / match - Wellington Phoenix
Sydney FC scores in 73% of matches (8 of 11 matches), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 12 matches).
Wellington Phoenix scores in 92% of matches (11 of 12 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 55% (6 of 11 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 - Wellington Phoenix
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.
Sydney FC is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - Sydney FC · 1 pts / match - Wellington Phoenix
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 64%. 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.
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Wellington Phoenix
* 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 | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.27 | 2.59 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 51% | ▲ 83% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 83% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 55% | 28% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 36% | 71% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 72% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 0:2 Wellington Phoenix. 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 Wellington Phoenix?
Sydney FC score 1.64 goals per game on average and Wellington Phoenix 1.58. The A-League average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Sydney FC's matches and 83% of Wellington Phoenix's.
What form are Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Wellington Phoenix 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.