Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Prediction, Lineups & Odds | A-League, 24 Jan 2025

Back Sky Blues to Cause Victory Problems

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Sydney +0.25 at -100 against Melbourne Victory. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Sky Blues Won 3-0 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Melbourne Victory have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Coopers Stadium, Adelaide United recently beat them 3-2. The Boys in Blue had the majority of the ball enjoying 57% possession and five shots on target, with Ryan Teague and Clarismario Rodrigus each scoring one goal.

Sydney FC lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Brisbane Roar 4-3 at Allianz Stadium. Ufuk Talay's side had the lion’s share of the ball recording 58% possession and five shots on goal, with Joel King, Tiago Quintal and Jordan Courtney-Perkins all on target.

It was a 3-0 home win for Sydney at Allianz Stadium when they last played Melbourne. The teams have four wins apiece along with two draws in the previous 10 H2H meetings.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Melb Victory	26	12	7	7	44	36	8	44:36	43
7	Sydney FC	26	10	7	9	53	46	7	53:46	37

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 11.5 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Victory have had 52.6% possession and 6.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 7.7 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.4 corners.

Ryan Teague, Clarismario Rodrigus, Bruno Fornaroli, Roderick Miranda and Zinedine Machach are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Daniel Arzani and Zinedine Machach are the leading assists makers with 3.

Sydney have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 7.2 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 2.6 goals. The Sky Blues average 58.5% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 10.0 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Joe Lolley has recorded 7 goals, Adrian Segecic 5, with Jordan Courtney-Perkins and Patryk Klimala both managing 3. Joe Lolley has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mitchell Langerak (GK), Joshua Rawlins, Brendan Hamill, Roderick Miranda, Kasey Bos, Ryan Teague, Jordi Valadon, Clarismario Rodrigus, Zinedine Machach, Nishan Velupillay, Nikolaos Vergos.

Sydney FC confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Harrison Devenish-Meares (GK), Zachary de Jesus, Rhyan Grant, Alexandar Popovic, Joel King, Corey Hollman, Leo Sena, Joe Lolley, Adrian Segecic, Anas Ouahim, Patryk Klimala.

Expert A-League Analysis

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sydney in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sydney in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sydney in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in any of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Victory in 6 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sydney in 2 consecutive games against Victory.

Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Prediction

If you echo our view that Sydney can swerve defeat in this A-League encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -100. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

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Sky Blues +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Sydney Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Victory 1 - 2 Sydney

We’re going for Sydney at +900 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -138

It has now been four straight Melbourne Victory matches where over 10.5 corners have been awarded. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Total Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -138 that the teams go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Victory

Total

12.10 6.70 5.40

Home

12.80 5.90 6.90

Away

11.50 5.60 5.90

Sydney

Total

10.20 5.40 4.80

Home

8.70 4.70 4.00

Away

10.40 5.50 4.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-138

Victory Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Sydney Corners

Over 4.5

-163

Under 4.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-110

X

+600

2

+105

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Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Odds

Melbourne Victory are regarded as having a 49% chance of winning this A-League match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +105. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Sydney FC are trading at +225.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

+105

X

+290

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+150

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-300

12

-400

X2

-138

Draw No Bet

1

-188

2

+137.5

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+175

Over 2.5

-225

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+175

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Team Stats

Team News

Make sure you know the Victory vs Sydney team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the information when we have it.

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