Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Jan 2025

Take Over 2.5 Goals With Confidence

We anticipate that the net will be bulging when Wellington go up against Sydney. We will therefore side with the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, feeling optimistic considering that -163 is available.

2-1 Victory for Nix in Last H2H

Wellington Phoenix have been defeated in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at Sky Stadium, they lost 2-1 to Adelaide United. The Nix recorded two shots on target and had 50% possession, while Corban Piper bagged the goal.

Sydney FC made it back-to-back wins after a 4-1 home success over Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium. Ufuk Talay's side enjoyed 57% possession and managed nine shots on goal, with Adrian Segecic firing a hat-trick and Patryk Klimala also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Sky Stadium, with Wellington claiming the home win. Beating Sydney by a 2-1 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five Sydney wins, two draws and three Wellington victories.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Sydney FC	26	10	7	9	53	46	7	53:46	37
11	Wellington	26	6	6	14	27	43	-16	27:43	24

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Wellington have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.2 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 5.3 attempts. Giancarlo Italiano's team have averaged 48.2% possession and 2.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.5 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 13.3 attempts and 5.9 corners.

Kosta Barbarouses leads the way with 5 goals, Hideki Ishige has 2, with Corban Piper and two others on 1. Hideki Ishige is the top assists maker on 4.

Sydney have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 13.1 attempts, 7.2 shots on goal and 2.7 goals. The Sky Blues average 60.1% possession, 5.3 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Joe Lolley has top scored with 7, followed by Adrian Segecic and Patryk Klimala on 5 and 4. Anas Ouahim has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Wellington Phoenix confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alby Kelly-Heald (GK), Matthew Sheridan, Isaac Robert Hughes, Scott Wootton, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Corban Piper, Paulo Retre, Kazuki Nagasawa, Sam Sutton, Kosta Barbarouses, Hideki Ishige.

Sydney FC confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Harrison Devenish-Meares (GK), Zachary de Jesus, Rhyan Grant, Hayden Matthews, Joel King, Anthony Caceres, Leo Sena, Corey Hollman, Adrian Segecic, Joe Lolley, Patryk Klimala.

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve identified a value bet for this A-League showdown and you can back Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -163. We think at least three goals will be scored and the price looks really appealing on this basis.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wellington games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Wellington games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Wellington games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Sydney games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Sydney games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 10 Sydney games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 61.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

If you’re anticipating a few goals to be scored, there’s the option to back Over 3.5 Goals at larger odds. There’s the opportunity to celebrate when both teams score, with four or more needed in total.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Wellington 1 - 2 Sydney

Sydney are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Wellington Under 4.5 Corners -135

Wellington have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in four straight games, while Sydney have conceded less than 4.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 matches. We’re anticipating Wellington to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -135.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Wellington

Total

8.80 2.90 5.90

Home

11.20 4.60 6.60

Away

9.70 3.40 6.30

Sydney

Total

9.90 5.30 4.60

Home

9.10 5.50 3.60

Away

10.60 4.90 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-135

Under 10.5

-104

Wellington Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-147

Sydney Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-152

Most Corners

1

+190

X

+600

2

-204

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Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC Odds

For this A-League match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Sydney FC are the -141 favourite to win and that means a 58% chance of winning. Wellington Phoenix are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +300.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

Should you want to back Wellington Phoenix to win this A-League match, then there is +205 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Sydney FC chalked at -286.

Full-Time Result

1

+300

X

+310

2

-141

Half-Time Result

1

+280

X

+148

2

+125

Double Chance

1X

+102

12

-455

X2

-435

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-286

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-120

2 Hcp -0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+143

Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Wellington vs Sydney team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the A-League squads.

Wellington Phoenix Team Page Sydney FC Team Page