Melbourne Victory
4/10Wins
2.1Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 7 available matches.
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A-LeagueQuarter-finalsTHE MATCH CENTREMelbourne Victory vs Sydney match centre
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THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate0.1%Melbourne Victory
Draw4.8%at full time
Current result estimate95.1%Sydney
Another goal8.2%before full time
Next goal: Melbourne Victory 5.0% · no further goal 91.8% · Sydney 3.2%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.Melbourne VictorySydney
1.280Expected goals · API-Football0.750
6Shots on target2
14Total Shots6
50%Ball Possession50%
10Corner Kicks6
7Fouls10
0Yellow Cards3
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves6
393Total passes410
300Passes accurate320
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
A-League: Regular seasonProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Newcastle Jets | 26 | +16 | 48 | — |
| 2 |  Adelaide United | 26 | +10 | 43 | — |
| 3 |  Auckland | 26 | +13 | 42 | — |
| 4 |  Sydney | 27 | +9 | 42 | ↑ 1 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 27 | +10 | 40 | ↓ 1 |
| 6 |  Melbourne City | 26 | 0 | 38 | — |
| 7 |  Macarthur | 26 | -7 | 34 | — |
| 8 |  Wellington Phoenix | 26 | -12 | 33 | — |
| 9 |  Central Coast Mariners | 26 | -7 | 32 | — |
| 10 |  Perth Glory | 26 | -7 | 31 | — |
| 11 |  Brisbane Roar | 26 | -9 | 26 | — |
| 12 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | -16 | 21 | — |
Quarter-finalsMelbourne Victory 0–1 Sydney
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Sydney
3/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 5 available matches.
Inspect Sydney’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Confirmed lineups are not available on this page yet.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
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Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Melbourne Victory
10 matchesResults4 wins · 5 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.1
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored8 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Western Sydney WanderersAway · A-League2–0Newcastle JetsHome · A-League2–2AucklandAway · A-League2–2Wellington PhoenixHome · A-League0–1Central Coast MarinersHome · A-League4–1MacarthurHome · A-League4–1SydneyAway · A-League2–2Adelaide UnitedHome · A-League1–1Melbourne CityAway · A-League3–1Brisbane RoarHome · A-League1–1
Sydney
10 matchesResults3 wins · 5 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals3 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
AucklandHome · A-League2–2Perth GloryHome · A-League0–0Western Sydney WanderersAway · A-League2–0Brisbane RoarAway · A-League0–0Newcastle JetsHome · A-League1–2Melbourne CityHome · A-League0–1Melbourne VictoryHome · A-League2–2Wellington PhoenixAway · A-League1–0Brisbane RoarHome · A-League1–0AucklandHome · A-League1–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Melbourne Victory at home with Sydney away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:43 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
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Melbourne VictorySydney
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Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Melbourne Victory at home with Sydney away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Awaiting lineupsLineups & formations
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Melbourne Victory
Most-used league formationPendingNo formation data supplied
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
Sydney
Most-used league formationPendingNo formation data supplied
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Melbourne Victory
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Warshawsky | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 24 | — |
| Joshua Rawlins | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 46 | 1 |
| Roderick Miranda | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 57 | 1 |
| Jason Davidson | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 62 | — |
| Franco Lino | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 34 | 2 |
| Denis Genreau | 89 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 54 | 2 |
| Jordi Valadon | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 2 |
| Nishan Velupillay | 84 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 3 | 22 | 1 |
| Juan Mata | 84 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| Clarismario | 71 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — |
| Charles Nduka | 84 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 5 | 10 | — |
| Keegan Jelacic | 19 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Louis D'Arrigo | 13 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 6 | — |
| Matthew Grimaldi | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Nikolaos Vergos | 13 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Reno Piscopo | 8 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Jack Duncan | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sebastian Esposito | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sydney
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Devenish-Meares | 90 | 8.0 | — | 0 | — | 45 | — |
| Rhyan Grant | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 25 | 4 |
| Alexandar Popovic | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 47 | 4 |
| Jordan Courtney-Perkins | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 56 | 1 |
| Ben Garuccio | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 2 |
| Wataru Kamijo | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 41 | 5 |
| Paul Okon-Engstler | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 57 | 5 |
| Akol Akon | 81 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 15 | 3 |
| Tiago Quintal | 61 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 20 | — |
| Piero Quispe | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 40 | 3 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 77 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 12 | — |
| Ahmet Arslan | 29 | 5.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 10 | — |
| Patrick Wood | 13 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | — |
| Rhys Youlley | 9 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Gus Hoefsloot | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joel King | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joe Lolley | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Víctor Campuzano | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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