Leo Peterson
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Sydney FC
Western United FC
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In the 8th round of the Australian A-League, Sydney will face Western United. The match is scheduled for December 14 at 07:00 CET.
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Preview
Last week, Sydney played two matches. They defeated Philippine club Kaya in the AFC Champions League with a 3-1 scoreline, followed by a 1-2 away loss to Central Coast Mariners in the A-League.
This will be Sydney’s third home game of the season. In their previous home matches, they suffered a 1-2 loss to Macarthur but secured a 4-2 victory over Western Sydney. So far, Sydney has played 6 matches, collecting 9 points from three wins.
Western United, on the other hand, has played one more game but managed just one win in this stretch. Their lone victory came in a 3-1 away triumph over Perth Glory. More recently, they suffered a 1-3 loss to Melbourne Victory and held Macarthur to a goalless draw.
After 7 games, United has 6 points with 1 win, 3 draws, and 3 losses. These results place the team in 10th position in the standings.
Head-to-head statistics
Sydney holds the upper hand in head-to-head encounters, with significantly more victories. The last meeting between these teams ended in a 2-2 draw. Notably, Sydney has won their last two home matches against Western United with decisive scores of 4-2 and 3-0.
Interesting facts
- Sydney has not drawn any matches in the league this season.
- Western United is among the league’s lowest-scoring teams.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in Sydney’s last four matches.
Prediction
Matches involving Sydney often result in high-scoring affairs. The hosts have shown the ability to score goals while also conceding regularly. Both teams scored in the last 11 games involving the Sky Blues. A good betting option is "Total Over 3" at 1.59 odds. These teams frequently exchange goals, and matches often exceed two goals in total.
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