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Auckland FC vs Sydney FC Tips & Prediction - Sydney can claim a positive result across the ditch
Auckland FC faces Sydney FC in an important A-League matchup on Saturday. Both teams have been inconsistent recently, with Auckland winning only one of their last six games, while Sydney ended a losing streak with a dominant 4-1 win over Wanderers. Sydney is favored in the Double Chance market, with both teams anticipated to score. Players like Lachlan Brook may provide potential value for goals scored. The recommendation is considering Sydney for a win or draw and expecting a lively match with both sides scoring.
- Auckland FC vs Sydney FC predictions for Saturday's A-League R16 game
- Auckland struggling for form, especially at home
- Sydney confident following last week's big derby win
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 3.00pm AEDT on Saturday February 7
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Auckland host Sydney on Saturday (Photo by Getty Images)
Auckland FC vs Sydney FC Tips & Prediction
It's second up against third as Auckland FC welcome Sydney FC to Go Media Stadium on Saturday in the A-League.
Although this is a top-of-the-table showdown, both sides have been struggling for their best form over the last month or so, making this a vital three points on the line. Auckland have managed just one win in their last six games and have surrendered the competition lead to Newcastle, while Sydney got back on track last week with a thumping 4-1 derby triumph over the Wanderers, snapping a two-game losing run.
I think it's always important to look for the value in the A-League, with every team basically operating at the same level, just fluctuating with their form at different stages of the season. Right now, Auckland are struggling, so there's not much sense taking them as even money favourites. Sydney should have restored some confidence after last week and they've avoided defeat inside 90 minutes in the last two meetings between the teams. Taking both teams to score and Sydney in the Double Chance market. Lachlan Brook offers some value to continue his good goalscoring form this season for the Black Knights.
Auckland FC vs Sydney FC Stats & Trends
- Auckland are winless in five of their last six games
- Auckland are winless in five of their last six home games
- Auckland have only beaten two Australian teams at home this season
- The last two meetings have ended in a score draw inside 90 minutes
- Sydney coming off a big 4-1 win over Wanderers last week
- Auckland have seen BTTS in five of their last six games
- Auckland have seen BTTS in six of their seven home games this season
- Lachlan Brook has scored in three of his last five games
Auckland FC vs Sydney FC Head To Head
This will be the first meeting between the teams this season. Auckland remain unbeaten in the three encounters, prevailing on penalties during the Australia Cup in preseason.
Auckland FC Form Analysis
Auckland head into this contest with a 7-4-4 record for the season, slipping down to third spot on the ladder behind the Jets and Sydney.
It was a good start to the season for Auckland, but the wheels have fallen off over the last couple of months, with the side winning just one of their last six games.
Steve Corica's side are also struggling at home, which is concerning as Go Media Stadium was a fortress last term.
The Black Knights are coming off a demoralising 2-1 defeat away to Perth last week. Jesse Randal put Auckland ahead in the opening half, but they conceded two goals in the last 15 minutes to go down.
Auckland FC Team News
Auckland FC Squad: 1. Michael WOUD, 2. Hiroki SAKAI, 3. Jake GIRDWOOD-REICH, 4. Nando PIJNAKER, 6. Louis VERSTRAETE, 7. Cameron HOWIESON, 8. Felipe GALLEGOS, 9. Sam COSGROVE, 10. Guillermo MAY, 11. Marlee FRANÇOIS, 15. Francis DE VRIES, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 19. Oliver MIDDLETON, 21. Jesse RANDALL, 22. Jake BRIMMER, 23. Dan HALL, 27. Logan ROGERSON, 35. Jonty BIDOIS, 77. LACHLAN Brook
Sydney FC Form Analysis
Sydney arrive at this clash with a 8-1-5 record on the season, sitting one rung above Auckland on the ladder in second.
The Sky Blues have struggled without the services of Joe Lolley, winning just two of their last six games.
Ufuk Talay's side were down on confidence following back-to-back defeats to Wellington and Victory, losing those games by a combined 0-6 score.
However, Sydney bounced back emphatically last week in the derby, recovering from conceding an early goal to demolish the Wanderers 4-1, with Tiago Quintal grabbing a brace. 16-year-old Akol Akon played a starring role with three assists as Victor Campuzano and Marcel Tisserand also got on the scoresheet.
“We needed character, the boys definitely showed that. You need to walk the walk out on the field,” Talay said after the match.
Sydney FC Team News
Sydney FC: 4. Jordan COURTNEY-PERKINS, 5. Alex GRANT, 6. Corey HOLLMAN, 7. Piero QUISPE, 8. Wataru KAMIJO, 9. Victor CAMPUZANO, 10. Joe LOLLEY, 12. Harrison DEVENISH-MEARES (GK), 13. Pat WOOD, 16. Joel KING, 17. Ben GARUCCIO, 20. Tiago QUINTAL, 22. Mathias MACALLISTER, 23. Rhyan GRANT ?, 24. Paul OKON JNR, 30. Alexander ZAVERDINOS (GK), 32. Marcel TISSERAND, 36. Rhys YOULLEY, 41. Alexandar POPOVIC, 44. Akol AKON.
Verdict
Sydney are tipped to come away with a draw or win. Both teams are expected to find the back of the net.
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