Match Details
The match between Sydney and Macarthur is scheduled to take place on December 9, 2023, at Allianz Stadium. It is a regular season A-League match, with Sydney being the home team. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.74, Draw – 4.25, Away Winner – 4.21.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Sydney and Macarthur have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounter on December 24, 2022, Macarthur emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-0. Overall, the head-to-head record between these two teams favors Sydney with three wins compared to Macarthur’s two wins.
When these teams meet, goals are usually on the cards. In their last seven meetings, there has been an average of over three goals per game scored by both sides combined.
Team Form: Sydney
Sydney’s recent form has been inconsistent with two wins and four losses in their last six matches across all competitions. In the A-League Men competition, they currently sit in ninth position with six points from six matches played.
At home in the A-League Men competition this season, Sydney has won one out of three matches and lost two. They have scored three goals while conceding five in front of their home crowd.
In their most recent match against Perth Glory on December 2nd, Sydney secured a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 3-2 thanks to goals from Joseph Lolley and Róbert Mak.
Team Form: Macarthur
Macarthur has been performing well recently with an unbeaten streak of six matches across all competitions consisting of three wins and three draws. In the A-League Men competition, they currently sit in third position with 12 points from six matches played.
In away matches this season, Macarthur has been impressive, winning one and drawing one out of two matches. They have scored five goals while conceding four on the road.
In their most recent match against Adelaide United on December 4th, Macarthur emerged victorious with a thrilling 4-3 win, courtesy of goals from Valère Germain and Jake Hollman.
Key Players
For Sydney, Róbert Mak has been in fine form recently, scoring three goals in his last eleven appearances. Joseph Lolley has also been influential with four goals and two assists to his name this season.
Macarthur’s Valère Germain has been a standout player for them, finding the back of the net six times in eleven matches. Jake Hollman has also impressed with five goals and one assist to his name.
Statistical Insights
Sydney has struggled defensively this season, conceding an average of almost two goals per game. On the other hand, Macarthur has shown great attacking prowess with an average of two goals scored per game.
Both teams have displayed a tendency to score and concede multiple goals in their recent matches. This suggests that we can expect an entertaining and high-scoring affair between Sydney and Macarthur.
Prediction: Sydney 2 – 3 Macarthur
Based on the analysis of both teams’ current form and performances, it is predicted that Macarthur will come out on top in a closely contested match against Sydney. The final scoreline is expected to be Sydney 2 – 3 Macarthur.
