Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Sydney FC
Bangkok United
In the first playoff match of the AFC Champions League 2, Sydney will host Bangkok United. The game is set to take place on Wednesday, February 12, and I am offering a bet on the winner of this match.
Sydney vs Bangkok United: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Sydney is unbeaten in their last two matches, recording a draw and a win. They have scored at least three goals in each of these games.
- Bangkok United is on an impressive unbeaten streak, avoiding defeat in their last eight matches with six wins and two draws.
- The Thai side has scored in eight consecutive matches.
- Sydney has conceded at least one goal in each of their last four games.
- This season, Sydney has scored in both halves in 57% of their matches, while Bangkok has done so in 39%.
- Bangkok has only lost 7% of their matches without scoring, compared to Sydney’s 13%.
- Sydney has conceded in both halves in 39% of their matches, while Bangkok has done so in 21%.
- This will be the first-ever meeting between Sydney and Bangkok United.
Sydney vs Bangkok United: Match Preview
Sydney had a strong showing in the AFC Champions League 2 group stage, winning four of their six matches. They accumulated 12 points and finished second in the group, trailing the top team by four points. As a result, they will play the first leg at home since they were unseeded. However, Sydney’s recent form has been inconsistent, with just one win, two draws, and two defeats in their last five matches. In the A-League standings, they currently sit in fourth place.
Bangkok United, meanwhile, is chasing the leaders in the Thai League and currently occupies second place. After 21 rounds, they have collected 44 points, trailing the top team by seven points. They are in solid form, going unbeaten in their last five matches with three wins and two draws. In the AFC Champions League 2 group stage, Bangkok won four times, drew once, and lost once, amassing 13 points to top their group, edging out the second-placed team by just two points.
Expected Lineups
- Sydney: Devenish-Meares, Grant, De Jesus, Courtney-Perkins, Shaw, Uahim, Hollman, Caceres, Leo Sena, Klimala, Lolli
- Bangkok United: Hammai, Tongsong, Selanon, Everton, Imura, Jarunongkran, Tossawat, Puangchan, Jradi, Al-Ghassani, Ajdic
Prediction
Both Bangkok and Sydney had strong group stage performances in AFC Champions League 2, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting encounter. I expect both teams to find the net in this match and would bet on that outcome.
