Sydney FC vs Auckland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Feb 2026

A-League Betting Preview: Sydney FC vs Auckland

Fourth-placed Sydney FC go head-to-head with second-placed Auckland at Allianz Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Tuesday 17 February. The sides met a week ago, with Auckland claiming a 1–0 home win.

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.

Sydney FC have suffered back-to-back defeats in the A-League, most recently losing 2-1 at home to Adelaide United at Allianz Stadium. The Sky Blues enjoyed 57% possession and managed six shots on target, with Tiago Quintal getting the goal.

Last time out, Auckland secured a 1-0 home win over today’s opponent Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium. Auckland edged shots on target 6-5, while Sydney dominated possession with 64%. Sam Cosgrove scored the decisive goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Auckland are unbeaten in the past four meetings with Sydney, recording two wins and two draws.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Auckland	26	11	9	6	42	29	13	42:29	42
5	Sydney FC	26	11	6	9	33	25	8	33:25	39

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Sydney FC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Harrison Devenish-Meares (GK), Rhyan Grant, Alexandar Popovic, Alexander Grant, Benjamin Garuccio, Joe Lolley, Paul Okon-Engstler, Ahmet Metin Arslan, Tiago Quintal, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Victor Campuzano.

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Woud (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Luis Gallegos, Marlee Francois, Lachlan Brook, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove.

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 +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in 14 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Auckland in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sydney in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sydney in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sydney in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sydney in 4 consecutive games against Auckland.

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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Our Match Prediction

Auckland Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -152 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sydney 0 - 1 Auckland

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Black Knights 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

Top Pick: Sam Cosgrove to Score +195

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.

Latest Sam Cosgrove Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+450

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Sam Cosgrove to Score +200

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.

Latest Sam Cosgrove Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+450

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -141

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sydney

Total

9.80 5.00 4.80

Home

10.70 5.50 5.20

Away

9.40 4.00 5.40

Auckland

Total

10.70 5.90 4.80

Home

11.30 7.70 3.60

Away

8.60 3.60 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

Sydney Corners

Over 5.5

+106

Under 5.5

-159

Auckland Corners

Over 4.5

-127

Under 4.5

-116

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+650

2

+120

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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 Auckland available at +145 and Sydney FC priced at +163 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +250 about the draw.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Auckland are -127 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Sydney are -111 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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Full-Time Result

1

+163

X

+250

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+130

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-400

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-111

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-154

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+104

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-179

No

+125

Those interested in favourite Joe Lolley to find the net first can get +330, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +125.

Joe Lolley (Sydney)

First

+125

Anytime

+330

Joe Lolley (Sydney)

First

+143

Anytime

+350

Sam Cosgrove (Auckland)

First

+195

Anytime

+450

Sam Cosgrove (Auckland)

First

+195

Anytime

+450

Victor Campuzano (Sydney)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Victor Campuzano (Sydney)

First

+225

Anytime

+550

Logan Rogerson (Auckland)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Jonty Bidois (Auckland)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Guillermo May (Auckland)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Jonty Bidois (Auckland)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Logan Rogerson (Auckland)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Guillermo May (Auckland)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Marin France (Sydney)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Jesse Randall (Auckland)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Marin France (Sydney)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Joseph Lacey (Sydney)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Liam Gillion (Auckland)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Jesse Randall (Auckland)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

Joseph Lacey (Sydney)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Tiago Quintal (Sydney)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Tiago Quintal (Sydney)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Piero Quispe (Sydney)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Liam Gillion (Auckland)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Piero Quispe (Sydney)

First

+375

Anytime

+900

Jake Brimmer (Auckland)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Jake Brimmer (Auckland)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Abel Walatee (Sydney)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Wataru Kamijo (Sydney)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Abel Walatee (Sydney)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Wataru Kamijo (Sydney)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Stats: A-League matches only
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		3-3-4	2.30	1.20	1.10	4	6	5	5
Auckland Away Stats		5-3-2	2.70	1.80	0.90	5	5	7	3

• 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 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.

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