Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Football Australia - A-League CommBank Stadium Sat 11 Apr 05:35
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A-League Betting Preview: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC

Western Sydney Wanderers host Sydney FC at CommBank Stadium, with kick-off set for 05:35 on Saturday 11 April.

Wanderers to Make Life Tough for Sky Blues

Western Sydney +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Sydney the desired outcome at betting odds of -159.

Sky Blues 4-1 Winners When Teams Last Met

Western Sydney have lost back-to-back A-League games. Away at AAMI Park, Melbourne City recently beat them 3-0. Gary van Egmond's team recorded four shots on target and had 52% possession.

Sydney FC drew on their travels in their previous game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Brisbane Roar at Kayo Stadium. The Sky Blues recorded 53% possession and had one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-1 home win for Sydney at Allianz Stadium when they last played Western Sydney. In the previous 10 H2H games, there have been six Sydney wins, three Western Sydney victories and a draw.

A-League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Sydney FC logo Sydney FC 26 11 6 9 33 25 8 33:25 39
12 Western Sydney logo Western Sydney 26 5 6 15 27 43 -16 27:43 21
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Western Sydney – Last 10 League Games

Wanderers have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Red and Black have averaged 52.8% possession and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 2.1 goals and 4.2 corners from 6.2 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Players to Watch

Bozhidar Kraev and Ryan Fraser are the top scorers with 4 goals each, while Angus Thurgate has 2. Dylan Scicluna and Ryan Fraser have been top assistors with 3.

Sydney FC – Last 10 League Games

Sydney have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 10.5 attempts, 5.0 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Patrick Kisnorbo's side average 56.4% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 5.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Players to Watch

Tiago Quintal has landed 5 goals, Alexandar Popovic 2, with Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and two others scoring 1. Akol Akon has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lawrence Thomas (GK), Jarrod Carluccio, Phillip Cancar, Joshua Brillante, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, Dylan Scicluna, Jai Rose, Angus Thurgate, Bozhidar Kraev, Brandon Borrello.

Sydney FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Harrison Devenish-Meares (GK), Rhyan Grant, Alexandar Popovic, Jordan Courtney-Perkins, Benjamin Garuccio, Wataru Kamijo, Paul Okon-Engstler, Alhassan Toure, Ahmet Metin Arslan, Piero Quispe, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC Prediction & Betting Tips

This Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

When Western Sydney line up for this A-League game, we will back them at -159 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

We’re always monitoring the A-League team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Western Sydney vs Sydney FC league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Western Sydney in 10 of their last 15 games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Western Sydney in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sydney in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sydney in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sydney in 12 of their last 20 games.
Wanderers +0.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 61.3% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Western Sydney Western Sydney logo 2 - 1 Sydney logo Sydney

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Western Sydney to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +600 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bozhidar Kraev to Score +295 BetMGM logo

Bozhidar Kraev (Western Sydney) has netted three goals in his past five A-League games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +295 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Western Sydney To Have Most Corners +108 BetMGM logo

Western Sydney have had an average of 7.00 corners in the past 5 home matches, with Sydney averaging 3.80 corners in their previous 10 away games. Western Sydney look set to win this Corner Match bet and we’re going for odds of +108.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Western Sydney Logo Western Sydney
Total
9.30 5.10 4.20
Home
11.00 6.30 4.70
Away
9.60 5.00 4.60
Sydney Logo Sydney
Total
10.50 5.30 5.20
Home
11.20 5.50 5.70
Away
9.70 3.80 5.90
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Western Sydney +0.25 -159
Total Goals Over 2.5 -189
Anytime Goalscorer Bozhidar Kraev +295

You’re welcome to follow our same-game multi which has Western Sydney to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, three or more goals in total accompanied by Bozhidar Kraev (Western Sydney) to be on the scoresheet.

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC 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.

Latest Betting Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

If you want to back Western Sydney to win this A-League clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +155 on the 1x2 market. Sydney FC are available at betting odds of +150 and the draw is +255.

Sydney can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -120. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Western Sydney are -118.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -227.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to A-League games.

Joe Lolley Heads First Goalscorer Market

You will find favourite Joe Lolley at +400 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +148 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals
Joe Lolley (Sydney)
First
+148
Anytime
+400
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Apostolos Stamatelopoulos (Sydney)
First
+170
Anytime
+450
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Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney)
First
+180
Anytime
+500
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Victor Campuzano (Sydney)
First
+205
Anytime
+575
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Western Sydney Have Developed Winless Habit at Home

Stats: A-League matches only
Western Sydney haven’t won any of their past three games at CommBank Stadium. Gary van Egmond's team have finished with four losses, three victories and three draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Sydney have finished with four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

The last CommBank Stadium meeting saw Western Sydney beat Sydney 1-0. The previous 10 H2H meetings at CommBank Stadium have led to four wins each and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Western Sydney Wanderers logo Western Sydney Wanderers Home Stats 3-3-4 2.50 1.10 1.40 4 6 5 5
Sydney FC logo Sydney FC Away Stats 4-2-4 1.60 0.70 0.90 3 7 1 9
  • 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
Team Stats
Western Sydney Wanderers logo Western Sydney Wanderers League Stats
Sydney FC logo Sydney FC League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC Lineups & Team News

Always review the Western Sydney vs Sydney team news before locking in your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed A-League lineups and the latest injury reports.

Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Sydney FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

20 Lawrence Thomas
17 Jarrod Carluccio 14 Phillip Cancar 25 Joshua Brillante 22 A. Pantazopoulos
8 S. Peter Ugarkovic 5 Dylan Scicluna
38 Jai Rose 32 Angus Thurgate 23 Bozhidar Kraev
26 Brandon Borrello
12 H. Devenish-Meares
23 Rhyan Grant 41 Alexandar Popovic 4 J. Courtney-Perkins 17 Benjamin Garuccio
8 Wataru Kamijo 24 Paul Okon-Engstler
35 Alhassan Toure 70 Ahmet Metin Arslan 7 Piero Quispe
80 A. Stamatelopoulos

Sydney FC Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Western Sydney Substitutes

  • 3Alex Gersbach
  • 7Ryan Fraser
  • 9Kosta Barbarouses
  • 11Hiroshi Ibusuki
  • 21Aydan Hammond
  • 24Nathan Barrie
  • 30Jordan Holmes

Sydney FC Substitutes

  • 1Gus Hoefsloot
  • 13Patrick Wood
  • 16Joel King
  • 20Tiago Quintal
  • 29Joseph Lacey
  • 36Rhys Youlley
  • 44Akol Akon

Previous Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups

04 Apr A-League
Melb City 3-0 Western Sydney
20 Mar A-League
Western Sydney 2-4 Adelaide United
13 Mar A-League
Brisbane Roar 2-2 Western Sydney
07 Mar A-League
Newcastle Jets 2-1 Western Sydney
28 Feb A-League
Macarthur 0-4 Western Sydney
22 Feb A-League
Central Coast 3-2 Western Sydney

Previous Sydney FC Lineups

02 Apr A-League
Brisbane Roar 0-0 Sydney FC
21 Mar A-League
Sydney FC 1-2 Newcastle Jets
17 Mar A-League
Sydney FC 0-1 Melb City
07 Mar A-League
Sydney FC 2-2 Melb Victory
28 Feb A-League
Wellington 0-1 Sydney FC
21 Feb A-League
Sydney FC 1-0 Brisbane Roar
Team Squads

Western Sydney Wanderers Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gary van Egmond

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lawrence Thomas 20 G 23 2070 23 0 0 0 0 0
Angus Thurgate 32 M 23 2024 23 0 2 2 4 0
Anthony Pantazopoulos 22 D 23 1971 22 1 1 2 5 0
Bozhidar Kraev 23 F 22 1724 19 3 5 2 2 0
Alex Gersbach 3 D 19 1481 18 1 1 0 2 0

Sydney FC Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Patrick Kisnorbo

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Harrison Devenish-Meares 12 G 23 2070 23 0 0 0 2 0
Rhyan Grant 23 D 23 2070 23 0 0 1 4 0
Alexander Grant 5 D 22 1859 21 1 1 0 4 0
Piero Quispe 7 M 23 1796 21 2 1 4 3 0
Victor Campuzano 9 F 23 1664 20 3 4 2 3 0
Australia FlagA-League Table
A-League Men Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Newcastle Jets 26 15 3 8 55:39 48
2 Adelaide United 26 12 7 7 46:36 43
3 Auckland 26 11 9 6 42:29 42
4 Melb Victory 26 11 7 8 44:33 40
5 Sydney FC 26 11 6 9 33:25 39
6 Melb City 26 10 8 8 33:33 38
7 Macarthur 26 9 7 10 37:44 34
8 Wellington 26 9 6 11 36:48 33
9 Central Coast 26 8 8 10 35:42 32
10 Perth Glory 26 8 7 11 32:39 31
11 Brisbane Roar 26 6 8 12 27:36 26
12 Western Sydney 26 5 6 15 27:43 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Adelaide United 13 7 3 3 25:17 24
2 Melb Victory 13 6 4 3 26:14 22
3 Newcastle Jets 13 7 1 5 30:20 22
4 Melb City 13 6 2 5 18:13 20
5 Sydney FC 13 5 4 4 19:13 19
6 Auckland 13 5 4 4 20:17 19
7 Macarthur 13 5 4 4 22:22 19
8 Perth Glory 13 5 2 6 16:16 17
9 Wellington 13 5 2 6 19:23 17
10 Central Coast 13 3 7 3 17:17 16
11 Brisbane Roar 13 3 4 6 14:18 13
12 Western Sydney 13 3 4 6 12:19 13