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Sydney FC and Western United will trade tackles in an Australian A-League matchday eight clash on Saturday (December 14th). The home side will be looking to bounce back from the 2-1 defeat they suffered away to Central Coast Mariners last weekend.
They were reduced to 10 men when Harrison Devenish-Meares was sent off in the 42nd minute. Alou Kuol broke the deadlock in the 58th minute while Patryk Klimala equalized in the 65th minute. Kuol completed his brace by scoring the match-winner five minutes later.
Western United, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a goalless draw at home to Macarthur FC.
The stalemate left them in 10th spot in the standings, having garnered six points from seven games. Sydney FC are sixth with nine points to their name.
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Sydney FC vs Western United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sydney FC have seven wins from 13 head-to-head games. Western United were victorious three times while three games were drawn.
- One of those stalemates came in their most recent clash in February 2024 when the two sides shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
- Six of the last seven head-to-head games have produced three goals or more, with four games in this sequence witnessing goals at both ends.
- Five of Western United's seven league games this season have seen both sides find the back of the net.
- Six of Sydney's last seven games across competitions have witnessed goals at both ends and also produced three goals or more.
- Western United have won just one of seven league games played this season (three losses).
Sydney FC vs Western United Prediction
Sydney's loss to Central Coast Mariners ended their three-game winning run. Ufuk Talay's side are the favorites in this game and will be expected to bounce back to winning ways here. They are unbeaten in the last six head-to-head games they have hosted (four wins).
Western United have managed just one win all season. However, that victory came in their most recent away game against Perth Glory and this could bode well for Saturday's visitors.
We are backing the home side to claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Sydney FC 3-1 Western United
Sydney FC vs Western United Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Sydney FC to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Sydney to score over 1.5 goals
