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Melbourne CityLLDWWHead to head
Our prediction
Sydney to win
@ 2.25Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 0 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Sydney vs Melbourne City preview and result
Sydney and Melbourne City met in the A League on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 09:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 1, 0 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Sydney a 45% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Melbourne City 38%. Our pick was Sydney to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.25. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Sydney or Melbourne City) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.22.
Goals: we expect about 2.4 goals (1.2 for Sydney, 1.2 for Melbourne City). The chance of three or more goals is 44%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 1 goal was scored.
Form and head to head
Sydney have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-W-L-W), scoring 7 and conceding 6. Melbourne City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-W-W), scoring 6 and conceding 8. In the table, Sydney are 2nd with 7 points and Melbourne City are 4th with 7 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Sydney vs Melbourne City?
Our pre-match prediction is Sydney to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.25. Win chances: Sydney 45%, draw 17%, Melbourne City 38%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Sydney vs Melbourne City?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 44%).
What time is Sydney vs Melbourne City?
Sydney vs Melbourne City (A League) was played on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 09:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Sydney vs Melbourne City?
The double chance 12 (Sydney or Melbourne City) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.22. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
A League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory |
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle Jets |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
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