Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers: match statistics
Sydney FC displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate at home and only one loss at their own stadium this season. The hosts boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches, scoring an average of 1.75 goals while conceding just 0.5 per match, translating to a 75% clean sheet rate. Western Sydney Wanderers record very poor away results with a 67% loss rate, only 17% wins, and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors score an average of just 0.67 goals away from home, failing to score in half of their away matches. Sydney FC's advantage in possession (56% vs 51%), shot accuracy, and xG metrics (1.86 vs 1.76 for the visitors) further confirms their dominance. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC is the clear favorite for this encounter.
Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sydney FC played Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Sydney FC: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Western Sydney Wanderers: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sydney FC scores 1.38 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.79 and concedes 1.14. League average: 2.75 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sydney FC 23%, Western Sydney Wanderers 36%. Over 2.5: Sydney FC 46%, Western Sydney Wanderers 21%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Western Sydney Wanderers has higher xG: 1.65 vs 1.64. Sydney FC: 15.3 shots per match, Western Sydney Wanderers: 15.7.
Match halves
Sydney FC: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 1.08. Western Sydney Wanderers: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.43.
Goals by minute
Sydney FC: 46-60 (5 goals). Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-15 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.75 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 53%.
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 displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate at home and only one loss at their own stadium this season. The hosts boast a positive goal difference (+5) in home matches, scoring an average of 1.75 goals while conceding just 0.5 per match, translating to a 75% clean sheet rate. Western Sydney Wanderers record very poor away results with a 67% loss rate, only 17% wins, and a negative goal difference (-4). The visitors score an average of just 0.67 goals away from home, failing to score in half of their away matches. Sydney FC's advantage in possession (56% vs 51%), shot accuracy, and xG metrics (1.86 vs 1.76 for the visitors) further confirms their dominance. Considering all statistics, Sydney FC is the clear favorite for this encounter.
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 | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.19 |
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.
Western Sydney Wanderers is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Sydney FC · 1.2 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
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 75% better for: goals scored per match.
1.38 goals / match - Sydney FC · 0.79 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney FC is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Sydney FC · 1.14 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney FC scores in 62% of matches (8 of 13 matches), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (4 of 14 matches).
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 57% of matches (8 of 14 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 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 - Western Sydney Wanderers
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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / match - Sydney FC · 0.86 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sydney FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 54%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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
Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers
* 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 | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.38 | 2.75 | ▼ 1.93 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 23% | 53% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 53% | ▼ 21% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 72% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 75% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sydney FC 0 - 0 - 1 Western Sydney Wanderers. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
The A-League match finished Sydney FC 4:1 Western Sydney Wanderers. 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 Western Sydney Wanderers?
Sydney FC score 1.38 goals per game on average and Western Sydney Wanderers 0.79. The A-League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 23% of Sydney FC's matches and 36% of Western Sydney Wanderers's.
What form are Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Sydney FC have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.