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Auckland host Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium in the A-League Men on Sunday. Both teams will hope to maintain their early momentum following a positive start to the season.
Ahead of matchday two, the teams sit next to each other in the standings, with Auckland in fourth spot and Sydney fifth. The hosts opened their campaign at home with a 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar. Auckland, meanwhile, established seven months ago, are competing in the top flight for the first time.
The Black Knights came into being on March 14, 2024, as a part of a third tranche competition expansion of the A-League Men. Their upcoming meeting comes as a good test ahead of their first away match, against Wellington Phoenix.
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Sydney, meanwhile, snatched a 2-1 win at Western Sydney Wanderers on matchday one. However, they los t2-1 in the AFC Champions League Two by Japanese outfit Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
The Sky Blues are the most successful team in the A-League Men, winning the Championship and Premiership a record five and four times respectively. However, they have had a title drought since 2020. Last season, they finished fourth in the regular season and crashed out in the semi-finals of the Final series.
Auckland vs Sydney FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Auckland played four friendlies in the build-up to the new season, winning one.
- The hosts have won once in two home matches, drawing the other.
- Auckland have played five matches since getting established earlier this year.
- Sydney have won thrice and lost twice in their last five road outings across competitions.
- Auckland have won twice and lost once in their last five matches, while Sydney have won four times and lost once in the same period.
- Form Guide: Auckland – W-W-D-L-D; Sydney – L-W-W-W-W
Auckland vs Sydney FC Prediction
Auckland are in the early stages of their search for a foothold in the league. This match will help coach Steve Corica, a former Sydney FC player, make some adjustments.
Sydney, meanwhile, are aiming to hit the top spot as early as possible and could achieve that if they claim maximum points in Auckland. Sydney come as the favourites based on form and experience.
Prediction: Auckland 1-3 Sydney
Auckland vs Sydney FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Sydney
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Sydney FC to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Auckland to score - Yes
