Sydney FC vs Auckland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Feb 2026
A-League Betting Preview: Sydney FC vs Auckland
Sydney FC go head-to-head with Auckland at Allianz Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Tuesday 17 February.
We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Auckland +0.25 at -152 against Sydney. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.
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Sydney FC have been defeated in back-to-back A-League outings. In a recent home game at Allianz Stadium, they lost 2-1 to Adelaide United. The Sky Blues enjoyed 57% possession and managed six shots on target, with Tiago Quintal getting the goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Auckland have not lost to Sydney in the past four meetings. In the last clash, Auckland secured a 1-0 win when hosting at Go Media Stadium. The past 4 H2H matches have included two Auckland wins along with two draws.
| A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Auckland |
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 23:17 | 28 |
| 4 |  Sydney FC |
16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 23:17 | 25 |
Sydney have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Ufuk Talay's side have averaged 55.3% possession and 4.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 5.9 corners.
Top scorers are Tiago Quintal and Victor Campuzano on 3 goals, while Marcel Tisserand has racked up 1. Akol Akon is the leading assists maker with 3.
Auckland have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 11.3 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.3% possession, 4.9 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 6.2 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.
Sam Cosgrove and Lachlan Brook have top scored with 5, while Jesse Randall is next on 4. Look no further than Francis De Vries for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.
Sydney FC vs Auckland Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Sydney FC vs Auckland betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.
Match Prediction
If you echo our view that Auckland can swerve defeat in this A-League encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -152. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.
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Key Sydney FC vs Auckland league stats:
The best betting sites make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
0
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1
Auckland
There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Auckland to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +700 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) has found the net in three straight A-League away games. We’ll throw a dart at +195 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) has scored five goals in his past eight A-League away games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +200 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five straight Sydney games. We’re content to wager the -141 for the teams to cover the Total Corners line as this looks appealing.
Sydney
Auckland
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes two or less goals, a draw on the Full-Time Result merged with Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) to score.
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Sydney FC vs Auckland Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
This A-League encounter sees Sydney FC available at +145 and Auckland priced at +163 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +245 about the draw.
If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Sydney are -128 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Auckland are -110 and there is money back if the game ends all square.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -179 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Those interested in favourite Joe Lolley to find the net first can get +340, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +138.
Sydney have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Auckland have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Auckland were penalty shootout victors (1-1 AET) against Sydney last time out at Allianz Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney FC Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.90 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| Auckland Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.50 | 1.40 | 1.10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Sydney FC League Stats
Auckland League Stats
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 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 4.90 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 55.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sydney FC this season are Alhassan Toure (4), Joe Lolley (4), Victor Campuzano (4)
- Top Assistors for Sydney FC this season are Akol Akon (3), Tiago Quintal (3), Joe Lolley (2)
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Sydney FC vs Auckland Lineups & Team News
The Sydney vs Auckland team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed A-League lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Previous Sydney FC Lineups
Previous Auckland Lineups
Sydney FC Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ufuk Talay
Auckland Player Stats & Squad
A-League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 40:29 | 33 |
| 2 | Auckland | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 23:17 | 28 |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 28:27 | 26 |
| 4 | Sydney FC | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 23:17 | 25 |
| 5 | Macarthur | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 24:23 | 25 |
| 6 | Melb Victory | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24:22 | 24 |
| 7 | Melb City | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 19:21 | 22 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18:23 | 22 |
| 9 | Perth Glory | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 21:25 | 20 |
| 10 | Wellington | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 20 |
| 11 | Central Coast | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21:24 | 19 |
| 12 | Western Sydney | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15:23 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:14 | 16 |
| 2 | Melb Victory | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 14 |
| 3 | Auckland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 4 | Macarthur | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 14:13 | 13 |
| 5 | Western Sydney | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10:11 | 13 |
| 6 | Sydney FC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12:5 | 12 |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 21:16 | 12 |
| 8 | Melb City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:7 | 11 |
| 9 | Wellington | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15:16 | 11 |
| 10 | Brisbane Roar | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 12 | Central Coast | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:10 | 9 |
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