Sydney - Melbourne Victory - 28 December 2024 A-League - (3-0)

Corner awarded to Sydney FC.

Ufuk Talay (Sydney FC) is making a fifth substitution, with Tiago Quintal replacing Anas Ouahim.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Melbourne Victory have a goal kick.

Melbourne Victory have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Sydney FC in their own half.

Aaron Gurd is on a sub for Alexandar Popovic for Sydney FC.

Joel King is on a sub for Corey Hollman for Sydney FC.

Nathan Amanatidis is replacing Joe Lolley for Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.

Sydney FC take a comfortable 3-0 lead thanks to Jaiden Kucharski. That's a fine assist from Rhyan Grant.

Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Sydney FC is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ball goes out of play for a Sydney FC goal kick.

Throw-in for Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.

Adam Kersey awards Sydney FC a goal kick.

Adam Traore is replacing Kasey Bos for the away team.

Sydney FC have a goal kick.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in the half of Sydney FC.

At Allianz Stadium, Brendan Hamill has been yellow-carded for the away team.

In Sydney, Sydney FC push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Sydney.

Throw-in Sydney FC.

The away team have replaced Ryan Teague with Fabian Monge. This is the fourth substitution made today by Arthur Diles.

Sydney FC drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Bruno Fornaroli (Melbourne Victory) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Free kick for Sydney FC in their own half.

Sydney FC awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Adam Kersey signals a throw-in for Melbourne Victory, close to Sydney FC's area.

Can Melbourne Victory capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Adrian Segecic (Sydney FC) has received a first yellow card.

Free kick for Sydney FC in their own half.

Jing Reec is booked for the away team.

Melbourne Victory are in shooting range from this free kick.

Can Melbourne Victory capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Sydney FC's half?

Clarismario Santos Rodrigus (Melbourne Victory) gets in a powerful header but the ball is cleared away.

At Allianz Stadium, Sydney FC are penalized for being offside.

Arthur Diles is making the team's third substitution at Allianz Stadium with Jing Reec replacing Reno Piscopo.

Sydney FC push upfield but Adam Kersey quickly pulls them for offside.

Ball goes out of play for a Sydney FC goal kick.

Melbourne Victory to take a throw-in in Sydney FC territory.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Sydney FC have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Jaiden Kucharski of Sydney FC smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

In Sydney a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Jason Geria for Melbourne Victory has been booked by Adam Kersey and receives a first yellow card.

Ufuk Talay (Sydney FC) is making a first substitution, with Jaiden Kucharski replacing Douglas Costa.

Goal kick for Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.

Melbourne Victory make their second substitution with Clarismario Santos Rodrigus replacing Daniel Arzani.

The away team replace Nikos Vergos with Bruno Fornaroli.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

The first-half has come to a close in Sydney.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Sydney FC in their own half.

Sydney FC are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Sydney.

Sydney FC are whistled for offside.

Adam Kersey awards Melbourne Victory a goal kick.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in the half of Sydney FC.

Corner awarded to Melbourne Victory.

Corner awarded to Sydney FC.

Ball goes out of play for a Sydney FC goal kick.

Melbourne Victory awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Sydney FC is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Sydney FC move into a more comfortable 2-0 lead. Joe Lolley is the scorer with a header! Douglas Costa instrumental with a fine assist.

Adam Kersey signals a free kick to Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Sydney FC are caught offside.

At Allianz Stadium, Zinedine Machach is shown a red card and sent off.

Sydney FC awarded a free kick in their own half.

Sydney FC awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.

Adam Kersey signals a Melbourne Victory throw-in in Sydney FC's half.

Throw-in for Sydney FC close to the penalty box.

Sydney FC have a goal kick.

Free kick for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Melbourne Victory advance rapidly upfield but Adam Kersey blows for offside.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory at Allianz Stadium.

Throw-in Sydney FC.

Sydney FC have been awarded a corner by Adam Kersey.

Throw-in for Melbourne Victory in their own half.

Adam Kersey awards the home team a throw-in.

Goal! Sydney FC have got their heads in front thanks to a Joe Lolley strike. Jordan Courtney-Perkins with an assist there.

Both teams haven't won their last match in A-League.

Sydney FC scores 2.69 goals when playing at home and Melbourne Victory scores 1.83 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory is 1.4.

Average number of goals in meetings between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory is 2.2.

Sydney FC scores 0.8 goals in a match against Melbourne Victory and Melbourne Victory scores 1.4 goals against Sydney FC (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Sydney FC won 2, Melbourne Victory won 2, 1 draws.

Melbourne Victory's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Sydney FC's.

In A-League, Melbourne Victory has better performance than Sydney FC.

When Melbourne Victory is down 1-0 away, they win 20% of their matches.

When Sydney FC is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Melbourne Victory leads 0-1 away, they win in 60% of their matches.

When Sydney FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 76% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

Sydney FC wins 47% of halftimes, Melbourne Victory wins 28%.

Sydney FC wins 1st half in 47% of their matches, Melbourne Victory in 28% of their matches.

Sydney FC have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

Sydney FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 13 matches.

Melbourne Victory haven't scored in 2 of their 4 away matches in A-League this season.

Sydney FC haven't scored in 0 of their 3 home matches in A-League this season.

Sydney FC have received 3 red cards this season. This is the highest number in A-League.

Did you know that Melbourne Victory scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

Did you know that Sydney FC scores 29% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

During the last 62 meetings, Sydney FC have won 24 times, there have been 20 draws while Melbourne Victory have won 18 times. The goal difference is 96-81 in favour of Sydney FC.

During the last 30 meetings with Sydney FC playing at home, Sydney FC have won 13 times, there have been 9 draws while Melbourne Victory have won 8 times. The goal difference is 48-41 in favour of Sydney FC.

The most common result of matches between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory when Sydney FC is playing at home is 1-0. 5 matches have ended with this result.