Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Dec 2024
Get the Best Bet for the Game
The best play could be Adelaide conceding -0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -105. A win lands a nice return and a draw against Sydney has the insurance of half our stake being returned.
Sky Blues Overcame United in Last Meeting
Adelaide United won their previous game 4-0. This away victory at Industree Group Stadium against Central Coast Mariners was their second on the spin. The South Australia team had the majority of the ball boasting 58% possession and six shots on target, while Archie Goodwin, Panagiotis Kikianis, Stefan Mauk and Yaya Dukuly each scored one goal.
Sydney FC have suffered back-to-back losses, recently being beaten at home by Western United 4-3 at Allianz Stadium. The Sky Blues enjoyed 63% possession and recorded thirteen shots on goal, with Adrian Segecic finding the net twice and Rhyan Grant bagging one.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Sydney claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 2-1 home win was registered against Adelaide at Allianz Stadium. Sydney have five wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with three draws and two Adelaide triumphs also happening.
A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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6 | ![]() |
26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 53:55 | 38 |
7 | ![]() |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 53 | 46 | 7 | 53:46 | 37 |
6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 14.5 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. United have had 55.9% possession and 5.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.4 corners.
Stefan Mauk, Zach Clough and Hiroshi Ibusuki are the leading goalscorers with 4, while Archie Goodwin has 2. Zach Clough is the top assists maker with 5.
Sydney FC – Last 10 League GamesSydney have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, averaging 6.1 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 1.9 goals. Ufuk Talay's side average 60.1% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.
Patryk Klimala is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Joe Lolley on 3, with Adrian Segecic and two others bagging 2. Anas Ouahim has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Adelaide United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): James Delianov (GK), Dylan Pierias, Bart Vriends, Panagiotis Kikianis, Ryan Kitto, Ethan Alagich, Jay Barnett, Zach Clough, Stefan Mauk, Ben Folami, Archie Goodwin.
Sydney FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Harrison Devenish-Meares (GK), Rhyan Grant, Alexandar Popovic, Aaron Gurd, Jordan Courtney-Perkins, Leo Sena, Anthony Caceres, Joe Lolley, Anas Ouahim, Douglas Costa, Patrick Wood.
Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Prediction & Betting Tips
Adelaide could have the edge in this A-League match and our bet is backing them on the -0.25 Asian Handicap. Odds of -105 make plenty of appeal when it comes to this team.
Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.
Key Adelaide United vs Sydney FC league stats:
United -0.25 Probability
According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
Larger odds can be banked for bettors who are willing to move the line. The prices will get bigger depending on the risk you attach to the bet you are placing.

Correct Score Prediction
You can secure odds of +750 that Adelaide are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.
Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Odds
Adelaide United are the shortest price to win this A-League game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 49% probability due to their +105 betting odds. Sydney FC are the +210 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.
Should you want to back Adelaide United to win this A-League match, then there is -188 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Sydney FC chalked at +137.5.







- A-League: 01/02 2025 Sydney FC 4 Adelaide 1
- A-League: 20/12 2024 Adelaide 3 Sydney FC 3
- A-League: 17/02 2024 Sydney FC 2 Adelaide 1
- A-League: 13/01 2024 Adelaide 4 Sydney FC 3
- A-League: 11/11 2023 Adelaide 1 Sydney FC 5
- A-League: 07/04 2023 Adelaide 1 Sydney FC 1
- A-League: 23/10 2022 Sydney FC 2 Adelaide 2
- A-League: 12/04 2022 Sydney FC 2 Adelaide 3
- A-League: 04/02 2022 Adelaide 1 Sydney FC 2
- A-League: 19/06 2021 Sydney FC 2 Adelaide 1


- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 12.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 53.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Adelaide United this season are Archie Goodwin (10), Stefan Mauk (7), Zach Clough (7)
- Top Assistors for Adelaide United this season are Zach Clough (8), Dylan Pierias (3), Austin Ayoubi (2)
Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Lineups & Team News
It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Adelaide vs Sydney team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.
The A-League squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.
Adelaide United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sydney FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Adelaide United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Sydney FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Adelaide United Substitutes
- 8Isaias
- 9Luka Jovanovic
- 12Jonny Yull
- 13Max Vartuli
- 19Yaya Dukuly
- 42Austin Ayoubi
- 44Ryan White
Sydney FC Substitutes
- 1Andrew Redmayne
- 5Hayden Matthews
- 16Joel King
- 20Tiago Quintal
- 24Wataru Kamijo
- 25Jaiden Kucharski
- 28Nathan Amanatidis
Previous Adelaide United Lineups
Previous Sydney FC Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Auckland | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 49:27 | 53 |
2 | Melb City | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 41:25 | 48 |
3 | Western United | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 55:37 | 47 |
4 | Western Sydney | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 58:40 | 46 |
5 | Melb Victory | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 44:36 | 43 |
6 | Adelaide United | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 53:55 | 38 |
7 | Sydney FC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 53:46 | 37 |
8 | Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 50:45 | 33 |
9 | Newcastle Jets | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 43:44 | 30 |
10 | Central Coast | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 29:51 | 26 |
11 | Wellington | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:43 | 24 |
12 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 32:51 | 21 |
13 | Perth Glory | 26 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 22:56 | 17 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Auckland | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 26:14 | 28 |
2 | Melb City | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 20:11 | 26 |
3 | Melb Victory | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 26:16 | 25 |
4 | Western United | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:14 | 24 |
5 | Sydney FC | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 36:25 | 21 |
6 | Western Sydney | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 31:23 | 20 |
7 | Adelaide United | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 27:27 | 17 |
8 | Newcastle Jets | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 22:22 | 12 |
9 | Wellington | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11:17 | 11 |
10 | Central Coast | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13:27 | 11 |
11 | Macarthur | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 22:25 | 10 |
12 | Brisbane Roar | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12:26 | 8 |
13 | Perth Glory | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 11:29 | 8 |

















