Sydney host Auckland in the A League on Sunday 26 April, with kick-off at 06:00 (WAT) at Sydney Football Stadium. Sydney are 2nd with 7 points from 4 games (in the top four), while Auckland sit 8th on 5 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sydney's last 5: DWDLL Most recently they drew with Perth Glory 0–0 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Auckland's last 5: LDDLW Most recently they lost to Central Coast Mariners 0–1 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 17 February 2026, finished Sydney 1–1 Auckland.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.3 for Sydney and 1.4 for Auckland. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sydney 36%, draw 22%, Auckland 42%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Sydney 1–1 Auckland. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sydney36%fair 2.78 · @2.52
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.60
Auckland42%fair 2.40 · @2.52
2.70Expected goals
1.29Sydney xG
1.41Auckland xG
60%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–19%
1–09%
1–29%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Sydney 1.3 – 1.4 Auckland expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Sydney vs Auckland?
On our numbers Sydney have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Auckland 42%.
How many goals will there be in Sydney vs Auckland?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sydney vs Auckland?
Our predicted score is Sydney 1–1 Auckland, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Sydney vs Auckland?
Sydney vs Auckland (A League) kicks off on Sunday 26 April 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Sydney Football Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
