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Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC

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A-League 2025/2026 Sky Stadium
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Match Events

4'
Najjarine R.
41'
Rufer A.
46'
Sub
Quispe Cordova P. A. In: Campuzano V.
Out: Quispe Cordova P. A.

AI Match Summary

Sydney FC in this A-League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Sydney FC.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Wellington Phoenix
40%
Draws
29%
Sydney FC
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Sydney FC lately — more wins on the board than Wellington Phoenix.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Regular A-League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.8%
Wellington Phoenix Clean Sheet 20%
Sydney FC Clean Sheet 16%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 12 13
Draws 6 7
Losses 12 9
Goals Scored 1 1
Goals Conceded 1.25 0.88
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 0.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 1, 2026 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC
0:1
Jan 18, 2026 A-League
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix
0:2
Mar 16, 2025 A-League
Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix
1:1
Jan 15, 2025 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC
0:0
Mar 16, 2024 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney FC
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wellington Phoenix Compare

Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Sydney FC Compare

Top Goalscorer Popovic A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Wellington Phoenix 32 / 100
Sydney FC 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Wellington Phoenix Sydney FC

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Wellington Phoenix found the back of the net in 80% of recent matches (30 games).

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Wellington Phoenix went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Sydney FC's defensive record shows goals conceded in 59% of 29 matches.

Scoring Trends

Wellington Phoenix VS Sydney FC
1 Goals Scored 1
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
75% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 25%

League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Newcastle Jets26153855:3948
2Adelaide Utd26127746:3643
3Auckland FC26119642:2942
4Melbourne Victory26117844:3340
5Sydney FC26116933:2539
6Melbourne City26108833:3338
7Macarthur FC26971037:4434
8Wellington Phoenix26961136:4833
9Central Coast26881035:4232
10Perth Glory26871132:3931
11Brisbane Roar26681227:3626
12Western Sydney Wanderers26561527:4321