Sydney FC vs Perth Glory prediction and betting tips on January 8, 2025
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Game Prediction
In the 11th round of the Australian A-League, on January 8, 2025, the match between Sydney FC and Perth Glory will take place. Hosting one of the underdogs, the home team will try to strengthen its chances of finishing in the top 6 of the final table.
Our prediction for the match Sydney FC vs Perth Glory:
"The Sky Blues" won the Australian Cup in 2023. Then they earned 41 points, surpassing Macarthur on goal difference to secure 4th place. In the playoffs, they defeated Macarthur, but were eliminated by the future champions, Central Coast Mariners. Meanwhile, "The Glory" finished last with only 22 points, ironically living up to their nickname.
Currently, the club under Zdrilich’s leadership has not shown much improvement. They secured their first win on their ninth attempt, beating another underdog, Brisbane Roar. However, after that, they lost again, 0-3 at home to Macarthur. Against Western United, they conceded the same number of goals but managed to score twice in response, which, however, did not earn them any points. Ufak Talay and his players have done decently in the second round of the AFC Champions League, where they have accumulated 12 points after six matches. However, their results in the A-League at the start of the season have been modest, with as many defeats as victories. A 2-2 draw with Newcastle Jets was one such result.
The hosts are focusing on entertainment. Douglas Costa and company score an average of 2.2 goals per match but also concede 1.9. The visitors have had a disastrous start, scoring only an average of 0.64 goals per match away and conceding 2.73.
Sydney FC vs Perth Glory: Key Stats and Trends
- Sydney FC has won only one match of the last five.
- 80% of Sydney FC’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 4.1 goals per match.
- Perth Glory has lost eight matches in the new season.
- 36% of Perth Glory’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.36 goals per match.
Sydney FC vs Perth Glory: Possible Starting Lineups
Sydney FC (possible lineup): Devenish-Mears – Courtney-Perkins, Popovic, Matthews, Grant – Douglas Costa, Wahim, Segicic, Hollman, Caceres – Lolly
Perth Glory (possible lineup): Cook – Worland, Mrcela, Lebib, Risdon – Faisal, Pennington, Gomulka, Ostler – Cardeno, Williams
Previous Matches: Sydney FC vs Perth Glory
In the last four direct encounters, "The Glory" only managed a draw in April, losing the other matches.
Free Prediction for the Match Sydney FC vs Perth Glory
Although the visitors are clearly weak, are the odds really correct, with no doubt about the home team’s victory? They also have their problems, so we’ll go with a more neutral bet: "under 4.0 goals" (odds – 1.61).
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