2025/26 A-League Round 10

Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Tips & Prediction - Auckland to prevail in top-of-the-table clash

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Last updated: Tue 23 Dec 2025 11:54

Andrew Hendrie 23 Dec 2025

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Sydney FC vs Auckland FC predictions for Saturday's A-League Round 10 game
Auckland are unbeaten against Sydney in all competitions
Auckland tipped to extend their three-game winning streak
Sydney have lost momentum, losing two of their last four games
The game is scheduled for kick off at 5.00pm AEDT on Saturday December 27

Sydney host Auckland on Saturday (Photo by Getty Images)

Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Tips & Prediction

It's a blockbuster top-of-the-table showdown smack bang in the middle of the festive period as Sydney FC welcome Auckland FC to Allianz Stadium on Saturday in A-League Round 10 action.

Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Tips & Prediction
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Stats & Trends
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Head to Head
Sydney FC Form Analysis
Sydney FC Team News
Auckland FC Form Analysis
Auckland FC Team News

One week after dispatching the Wanderers at CommBank, Auckland will be hoping to complete a Sydney double on the road - and in the process, extend their existing two-point lead over the Sky Blues at the top of the ladder. The Black Knights bring a three-game winning streak into this encounter and are doing a tremendous job of backing up their debut campaign in the A-League, which saw them capture the minor premiership. Meanwhile, Sydney are running hot and cold at the moment, losing two of their last four games to relinquish their spot at the top - including a last-start 2-0 defeat to the Jets.

Sydney are yet to beat Auckland in three previous meetings in all competitions, while the Kiwi club are confident and in superior form coming into this contest. I think both teams will find the back of the net - Sydney have scored in all but two games this term and Auckland have seen BTTS land in the majority of their recent games. Auckland look good value for another upset on the road, with Sam Cosgrove enjoying a bright debut season in the A-League - the English striker can register another score involvement here.

Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Stats & Trends

Auckland are unbeaten in three previous encounters with Sydney
Auckland are on a three-game winning streak
Auckland have seen BTTS land in six of their last seven games
BTTS has landed in the last two meetings between the teams
Sam Cosgrove is the equal top scorer in the competition with four goals, while he has scored or assisted in his last four appearances

Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Head to Head

Auckland beat Sydney 1-0 at home last season before earning a 2-2 draw on the road, coming back from two goals down. The Black Knights also knocked Sydney out of the Australia Cup in the quarter-finals this preseason.

Sydney FC Form Analysis

Sydney have been one of the standout sides to begin the season, but they've lost some momentum in recent weeks, meaning this is an important fixture for the Sky Blues to regain their aura.

Ufuk Talay's side have won six of their last eight games, but they've stumbled lately, losing two of their last four - including the derby against the Wanderers and last week on the road to Newcastle.

It was a flat performance from Sydney as they were out-enthused in the Hunter as Newcastle ran away comfortable 2-0 winners - and it really should have been more late on.

To make matters worse, Joe Lolley only lasted 20 minutes in his comeback game before succumbing to what appeared to be a reoccurrence of his hamstring injury.

Sydney FC Team News

Squad will be announced later in the week.

Auckland FC Form Analysis

It's been another fantastic start to the season for Auckland, who come into this Round 10 encounter flying high at the top of the ladder, winning six of their nine games with a goal difference of +7.

Auckland have won three games in a row two times already this term, with their latest run seeing the Kiwi club topple Wellington (3-1), Central Coast (2-1) and the Wanderers (2-0).

The Black Knights inflicted the first home defeat on the Wanderers last week, with Sam Cosgrove and Lachy Brook scoring second-half goals to secure all three points.

Auckland FC Team News

Squad will be announced later in the week.

Verdict

Auckland are backed as outsiders on the road, with Sam Cosgrove set to play another starring role in a game that sees both teams find the back of the net.

BTTS - Yes

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