David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Bangkok United
Sydney FC
The second-leg AFC Champions League 2 playoff match between Bangkok United and Sydney FC will take place on Wednesday in Rangsit. The first match between these teams ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, and now everything will be decided in the second leg. We propose a bet on the outcome of this encounter with good chances of success.
Match Preview
Bangkok United confidently holds second place in the Thai League, trailing the leader Buriram United by seven points. However, the team is significantly ahead of third-placed Muangthong United, with a nine-point advantage. In the AFC Champions League 2, the Thai side showed excellent form, finishing top of their group, two points ahead of Vietnam's Nam Dinh.
In the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2, Bangkok United suffered only one loss, a 0-1 defeat to Singapore's Tampines Rovers on the road. Domestically, the team recently won 2-1 against Nakhon Ratchasima and drew 2-2 with Rayong, continuing to fight for high positions.
Sydney FC is still in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Australian A-League, currently in sixth place, with only additional goal difference separating them from their opponents. In recent home matches, Sydney FC showed great form, defeating Adelaide United 4-1 and drawing 3-3 with Western Sydney Wanderers.
On the international stage, the team also performed admirably in the group stage of the AFC Champions League 2, losing only to group leaders, Japan's Hiroshima (1-2, 0-1). In the latest rounds, the Australian club won convincingly against Hong Kong's Eastern (4-1) and the Philippines' Kaya (3-1).
Probable Lineups
- Bangkok United: Hammai – Arhan, Everton, Thongsong, Praisuwan – Pomphan, Jradi, Imura – Srinavong, Zivkovic, Eid Mahmoud.
- Sydney FC: Devenish-Mirs – Courtney-Perkins, Shaw, Grant, De Jesus – Leo Sena, Hollman – Oahim, Caceres, Lolly – Klimala.
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- In Bangkok United's last three matches, the "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in 4 of Sydney FC's last 5 matches.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has landed in 4 of the last 5 matches involving Sydney FC.
Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight advantage to the visitors in this clash, offering odds of 2.30 for Sydney FC to win. Our recommended bet here is "Bangkok United to win with a handicap (0)" with odds of 2.17.
