A-League - Australia
Sat, 31 January 2026 - 03:35 Stadium: Sydney Football Stadium
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Sydney vs Western Sydney Wanderers
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Sat, 31 January 2026 - 03:35 Stadium: Sydney Football Stadium

Prediction: Sydney vs Western Sydney Wanderers Betting Tips

Match preview & betting tips

On January 31, 2026, Sydney hosts Western Sydney Wanderers at Sydney Football Stadium in the A-League. With Sydney’s recent form and the face-off history, the main leaning is towards a Sydney win or a draw. Explore the best bets and value picks for this fixture.

Sydney vs Western Sydney Wanderers Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.

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Match Result Sydney or Draw Tipstrike Odd: 1.80
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Goals - Over/Under Under 2.5 goals Tipstrike Odd: 1.65
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Double Chance Sydney or Draw Tipstrike Odd: 1.45

A-League Detailed Statistics

Standings
# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
2 Sydney Sydney 14 8 1 5 22 14 8 25 W L L W D
12 Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney Wanderers 15 4 3 8 12 20 -8 15 L W L W L
Sydney Team Logo Sydney Stats
Sydney Team Logo Sydney
MP W D L
Overall 13 7 1 5
Home 4 3 0 1
Away 9 4 1 4
Sydney Team Logo Sydney
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 46% 15% 38%
Home 75% 0% 25%
Away 33% 22% 44%
Western Sydney Wanderers Team Logo Western Sydney Wanderers Stats
Western Sydney Wanderers Team Logo Western Sydney Wanderers
MP W D L
Overall 14 4 3 7
Home 8 3 2 3
Away 6 1 1 4
Western Sydney Wanderers Team Logo Western Sydney Wanderers
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 29% 29% 43%
Home 38% 25% 38%
Away 17% 33% 50%
Under/Over: Goals Scored (Matches)
Over Under
Sydney Team Logo Sydney
Western Sydney Wanderers Team Logo Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney Team Logo Sydney
Western Sydney Wanderers Team Logo Western Sydney Wanderers
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Under/Over: Goals Conceded (Matches)
Over Under
Sydney Team Logo Sydney
Western Sydney Wanderers Team Logo Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney Team Logo Sydney
Western Sydney Wanderers Team Logo Western Sydney Wanderers
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Match setup

Sydney faces Western Sydney Wanderers at Sydney Football Stadium on January 31, 2026. Sydney holds the stronger recent form and has seen their dominant head-to-head record against Western Sydney in recent encounters. Injuries are minimal, making a competitive fixture expected.

Team news

Sydney’s squad remains largely intact, with key players like Víctor Campuzano and J. Lolly leading the attack and defense respectively. Western Sydney Wanderers also field a strong lineup, particularly with R. Fraser and H. Ibusuki available, balancing attack and midfield control.

Game state scenarios

If Sydney scores first, they could extend their recent run of dominance in the Sydney Derby, especially given their strong H2H record and recent form. Western Sydney Wanderers are often resilient but have struggled away from home. A draw or a narrow Sydney win seems most probable.

Tactical betting angle

With Sydney's solid defensive record and aggressive pressing, expect a fast tempo in this match. Sydney’s ability to press high combined with their quicker transitions could generate more goal-scoring opportunities. Western Sydney’s counter-attacks might test Sydney’s defensive solidity.

FAQs

See below all the main information for this match.

The predicted scoreline for {homeTeam} vs {awayTeam} suggests a narrow victory for Sydney or potentially a draw, based on recent form and head-to-head stats.

A double chance on Sydney or draw is recommended, reflecting Sydney's superior form and historical success over Western Sydney Wanderers.

Expect a high-tempo game with Sydney likely to score first, especially if they maintain recent dominance in possession and chance creation.

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