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The A-League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Sydney FC lock horns with Melbourne Victory in an important encounter at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Preview
Melbourne Victory are in third place in the A-League standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The away side played out a 1-1 draw against local rivals Melbourne City last week and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Sydney FC, on the other hand, are in eighth place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The hosts were held to a 3-3 draw by Adelaide United in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
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Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sydney FC have a good historical record against Melbourne Victory and have won 23 out of the 63 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Melbourne Victory's 19 victories.
- Sydney FC are winless in their last three matches in the A-League and have suffered defeat on two occasions during this run. The hosts managed to arrest their losing streak with a 3-3 draw against Adelaide United.
- Melbourne Victory are unbeaten in their last two matches against Sydney FC in the A-League, with their previous such defeat coming by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in March 2023.
- Melbourne Victory are unbeaten in their last three matches in the A-League, with their previous defeat in the competition coming by a 1-0 scoreline at the hands of Wellington Phoenix last month.
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Prediction
Melbourne Victory are in impressive form and have a good squad at their disposal. The away side is two points behind Auckland FC in the title race and will look to catch up with them with a victory in this fixture.
Sydney FC are yet to hit their stride in the competition and have a point to prove going into this game. Melbourne Victory are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Sydney FC 1-2 Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Melbourne Victory to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Sydney FC to score first - Yes
