The A-League is back in action with another round of matches this week. Melbourne City will host Sydney FC on Wednesday as the two teams face off in an important game. The two sides have had opposite results this season, and they’ll be looking to make a statement in the match with kickoff at 12:05 pm.
Sydney FC sits in fifth place in the A-League standings after defeating Western Sydney Wanderers 3-2 last week. The Sky Blues will need to step up for tonight’s clash with Melbourne Victory.
Melbourne City has been at the top of the league table for most of this season and is currently in the pole position to win the Premiership. They thrashed Wellington Phoenix 6-0 in their previous fixture, a game in which Wellington was left red-faced after a poor performance.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in February this year and ended in a 2-1 victory for Melbourne City. Sydney FC was not at their best on the day and will be determined to prove themselves this week.
City is back at the top of the league table and will need to work hard to stay ahead of Western, which has scored the most goals this season. The visitors have lethal attacking players and will be looking for revenge after City eliminated them in a shootout from last year’s quarter-finals.
Melbourne City vs Sydney FC Head to Head
Both sides have 27 games against each other, with hosts taking ten wins while visitors with fifteen wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Wellington 0-6 Melbourne
- Macarthur 0-1 Melbourne
- Brisbane Roar 1-2 Melbourne
- Melbourne City 1-1 Melbourne Victory
- Western United 2-2 Melbourne City
Away
- Sydney FC 3-2 Western Sydney
- Sydney FC 2-2 Macarthur
- Newcastle Jets 2-0 Sydney
- Sydney 3-0 Western United
- Perth Glory 0-2 Sydney
Melbourne City Team News
Jamie Maclaren, Marco Tilio, and Connor Metcalfe are available for selection following a successful return from overseas duty. Scott Jamieson has recovered from his injury and maybe a good inclusion in the starting lineup.
Sydney FC Team News
Manager Graham Arnold is set to make several changes to his team for this match. Kosta Barbarouses and Adam Le Fondre have recovered from their injuries and will be in the squad. Michael Zullo, Luke Brattan, and Chris Zuvela remain fitness concerns and are unlikely to play.
Prediction and Odds
Melbourne City seems to be more in form and should be able to beat Sydney FC at home.
- Melbourne City Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Both Teams to Score
