Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC: match statistics
Sydney FC appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. Wellington Phoenix is in very poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches and conceding as many as 16 goals during that period. The hosts have a disastrous home defense, conceding an average of 2.1 goals per game and failing to keep a single clean sheet this season. Sydney FC shows better form with 1.4 points per game in their last five matches and a more solid away defense (1.2 goals conceded on average). Although the visitors have a 50% loss rate away, their xG (1.56) and better defensive organization give them an advantage over the hosts who occupy 11th place in the table. Wellington's goal difference at home (-6) compared to Sydney's away (-1) further supports the visitors.
Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wellington Phoenix played Sydney FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Wellington Phoenix: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Sydney FC: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wellington Phoenix scores 1.56 and concedes 2.11 goals per match. Sydney FC scores 1.39 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wellington Phoenix 78%, Sydney FC 33%. Over 2.5: Wellington Phoenix 83%, Sydney FC 44%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Sydney FC has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.43. Wellington Phoenix: 12.4 shots per match, Sydney FC: 16.1.
Match halves
Wellington Phoenix: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 1.00. Sydney FC: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 1.06.
Goals by minute
Wellington Phoenix: 46-60 (7 goals). Sydney FC: 46-60 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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
Sydney FC appears to be the favorite in this match despite playing away. Wellington Phoenix is in very poor form, having failed to win any of their last five matches and conceding as many as 16 goals during that period. The hosts have a disastrous home defense, conceding an average of 2.1 goals per game and failing to keep a single clean sheet this season. Sydney FC shows better form with 1.4 points per game in their last five matches and a more solid away defense (1.2 goals conceded on average). Although the visitors have a 50% loss rate away, their xG (1.56) and better defensive organization give them an advantage over the hosts who occupy 11th place in the table. Wellington's goal difference at home (-6) compared to Sydney's away (-1) further supports the visitors.
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
| Wellington Phoenix | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Sydney FC is 250% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Wellington Phoenix · 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.
Wellington Phoenix is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.56 goals / match - Wellington Phoenix · 1.39 goals / match - Sydney FC
Sydney FC is 111% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.11 goals / match - Wellington Phoenix · 1 goals / match - Sydney FC
Wellington Phoenix scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 matches).
Sydney FC scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 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 - Wellington Phoenix
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.
Sydney FC is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Wellington Phoenix · 1.11 pts / match - Sydney FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 28%. 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 11% 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -7 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Wellington Phoenix
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
| Wellington Phoenix | Liga | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.67 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 56% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 83% | 55% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 25% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 89% | 73% | ▼ 44% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 76% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Wellington Phoenix 1 - 0 - 0 Sydney FC. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC?
The A-League match finished Wellington Phoenix 0:1 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 Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC?
Wellington Phoenix score 1.56 goals per game on average and Sydney FC 1.39. The A-League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Wellington Phoenix's matches and 33% of Sydney FC's.
What form are Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC in?
Over the last 5 games Wellington Phoenix have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Sydney FC 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC?
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.