Bayswater City vs Sydney FC Australia Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Sydney to advance into R16
Sydney FC are poised to start their Australia Cup campaign against Bayswater City, looking to secure their third title after lifting the Cup in 2017 and 2023. Despite Bayswater entering this clash in strong form and sitting third in NPL WA, the Sky Blues are heavy favorites. With a solid defense, especially under new coach Patrick Kisnorbo, Sydney are tipped to win to nil. Viewers can stream the match live on bet365. The recommended bet is for Sydney to win without conceding.
- Bayswater City vs Sydney FC predictions for Tuesday's Australia Cup R32 game
- Bayswater face a big step up in class from NPL Western Australia league
- Sydney backed to advance into the R16 with a comfortable win to nil
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 8.30pm AEST on Tuesday July 21
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Bayswater City vs Sydney FC Australia Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Sydney FC begin their pursuit of a third Australia Cup trophy when they face NPL Western Australia side Bayswater City on Tuesday night at Frank Drago Reserve.
The Sky Blues secured the Australia Cup silverware in 2017 and 2023, but were eliminated by Auckland FC in the quarter-finals in the 2025 edition. Sydney suffered further heartache at the hands of Auckland after they went down to the Kiwi club in the A-League Grand Final a few months ago.
Meanwhile, Bayswater are appearing in the Australia Cup Round of 32 for just the third time in their history and they've advanced further. Bayswater are currently sitting in third spot on the NPL Western Australia ladder and bring good form into this clash, going unbeaten in their last seven games, winning seven.
However, needless to say that this is a significant step up in class. Sydney will be keen to erase their Grand Final memories and go on another run in the cup here. The Sky Blues won their opening two games of the 2025 Australia Cup while keeping a clean sheet and if they field their best team, it's tough to see Bayswater troubling them too much.
Not much value in this game, but taking Sydney to win to nil at around even money appeals as the best play.
Bayswater City vs Sydney FC Stats & Trends
- Six of Sydney's last seven wins have been to nil
- Sydney won to nil in the Australia Cup R32 & R16 last season
- Two of Bayswater's last three defeats have been to nil, including vs Perth Glory U23s this season
- Bayswater have never progressed beyond the Australia Cup R32
Bayswater City Form Analysis
It's been a good season for Bayswater in NPL Western Australia, with the club currently sitting in third spot on the ladder.
Matt Sparrow's side are unbeaten in 14 of their 17 league outings, winning 10.
Bayswater are unbeaten in their last seven games, winning five - although they haven't played since July 4, where they shared the spoils 1-1 with Fremantle City.
Bayswater City Team News
Former Wellington Phoenix and Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Lewis Italiano is the biggest name in the Bayswater side, while defender Declan Hughes has experience playing in the AFC Champions League.
Forward Chris Jackson has scored 10 goals in the league this season.
| Position | Player | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Lewis Italiano | Australia |
| DF | Alex Ishida-Livings | Australia |
| DF | Luke Palmateer | Australia |
| DF | Paddy Loughrey | Republic of Ireland |
| DF | Declan Hughes | England |
| FW | Sean McManus | Scotland |
| FW | Jason Mirco | Australia |
| MF | Anthony Bafobusha | Australia |
| MF | Gyles Davies | Australia |
| FW | Oli La Galia | Australia |
| DF | Jackson Stephens | Australia |
| MF | Jonathan Corness | Australia |
| MF | Charlie Garnham | Australia |
| FW | Christopher Jackson | Australia |
| DF | Philip Radeski | Australia |
| DF | Sam Mitchinson | England |
| DF | Mason Tatafu | Australia |
| MF | Takayuki Sone | Japan |
| GK | Taylor Rae | England |
| MF | Aidan Edwards | Australia |
| FW | Deegan Brook | Australia |
| FW | Scotlan Morrison | Australia |
| DF | Thomas Southgate | England |
Sydney FC Form Analysis
It took a while for Sydney FC to get going in the A-League, but they peaked when it mattered most, knocking out Melbourne Victory and minor premiers Newcastle Jets to advance into the Grand Final.
Sydney won the Australia Cup in 2017 and 2023, along with finishing runner-up in 2016 and 2018.
However, the Sky Blues fell just short, going down 1-0 across the ditch against Auckland FC, who also eliminated them in the Australia Cup quarter-finals.
Patrick Kisnorbo joined the club towards the end of the regular season, with Sydney only conceding five goals in eight games since his arrival.
Sydney won the Australia Cup in 2017 and 2023, along with finishing runner-up in 2016 and 2018.
Sydney FC Team News
Sydney lacked an out-and-out goalscorer last season, with 20-year-old attacking midfielder Thiago Quintal and winger Al Hassan Toure leading the way with five apiece.
The Sky Blues have lost some star power in the off-season, headlined by Socceroos midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler joining Bundesliga club Koln. Joe Lolley and Piero Quispe have also departed, along with Patrick Wood, Alex Grant and Joel King.
Japanese veteran winger Takahiro Sekine arrives after playing 193 games for Urawa Red Diamonds between 2019-26.
Harrison-Devenish Meares was named A-League goalkeeper of the year last season.
| Position | Player | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Gus Hoefsloot | Australia |
| DF | Jordan Courtney-Perkins | Australia |
| DF | Alex Grant | Australia |
| FW | Akol Akon | Australia |
| MF | Wataru Kamijo | Japan |
| FW | Víctor Campuzano | Spain |
| FW | Abel Walatee | Australia |
| GK | Harrison Devenish-Meares | Australia |
| FW | Takahiro Sekine | Japan |
| DF | Ben Garuccio | Australia |
| FW | Mitchell Glasson | Australia |
| FW | Tiago Quintal | Australia |
| DF | Zac De Jesus | Australia |
| FW | Mathias Macallister | Australia |
| DF | Rhyan Grant | Australia |
| MF | Nick Alfaro | Australia |
| MF | Lachie Middleton | Australia |
| MF | Joe Lacey | Wales |
| DF | Marcel Tisserand | DR Congo |
| MF | Marin France | Australia |
| DF | Tyler Williams | Australia |
| FW | Al Hassan Touré | Australia |
| MF | Rhys Youlley | Australia |
| DF | Alexandar Popovic | Australia |
| MF | Jake Hollman | Australia |
| FW | Gabriel Popovic | Australia |
Bayswater City vs Sydney FC Live Stream
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Verdict
Sydney are backed to advance with a win to nil.
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