Melbourne City vs Sydney Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 19th May 2023
Kick-Off: 10:45 UK, 11:45 CET
Venue: AAMI Park
TV: BT Sport 1

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Melbourne City vs Sydney: Top Free Betting Tips

Melbourne City is all set to host Sydney FC in the second leg of the semi-finals of the A-League on Friday, 16 May. The City delivered a strong performance in the away leg against Sydney and managed to secure a draw on the road.

Match Result Prediction: Melbourne City to Win

Melbourne City has registered three victories in the last five league outings and ended the remaining two in draws. But City have been even better at AAMI Park with six triumphs in the last seven home games. On the other hand, Sydney have two victories in the last five road fixtures, along with two defeats and a draw. Moreover, the Sky Blues have lost all of the last five H2H meetings against Melbourne City at AAMI Park. Therefore, we back City Boys to earn the lead in this encounter.

Both Teams to Score Prediction: Yes

All of the last three H2H meetings between these two clubs have concluded with BTTS outcomes. Melbourne City have been impressive on the scoring end as they have not failed to score in any game since the end of January 2023. Sydney has also been on the scoring side in the recent seven consecutive league outings. Additionally, both teams have conceded goals in at least three of their last five games in the A-League. Considering these facts, we predict the teams to share a BTTS outcome in this meeting.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Melbourne City

Sydney scored multiple goals in four consecutive games prior to the last match against City where they were limited to only one score. Melbourne City have also conceded only one goal in four of the previous five matches. On the scoring end, Heart rattled the net at least twice in each of the last three games at AAMI Park. Additionally, City Boys have found the back of the net multiple times in all of the last five home H2Hs against Sydney. Hence, we predict Melbourne City to find a 2-1 lead before the referee blows the full-time whistle.

Melbourne City vs Sydney: Form, Recent Games, and News

Melbourne City Preview

City got a favourable start in the away leg against Sydney, with Mathew Leckie getting on the score sheet in the 18th minute for an early advantage. However, a penalty from Adam La Fondre in the 64th minute levelled the game for Sydney. The team’s preparation will be slightly marred by the injury-related absence of Arion Sulemani.

Sydney Preview

The Sky Blues have only 38 per cent possession against the points table in charge Melbourne City where they dropped their impressive four-match winning streak. Sydney has displayed a solid performance in road fixtures with two successive away victories, followed by a three-match winless run. However, they are without a victory against Melbourne City at AAMI Park since 2020. Ahead of a crucial game, manager Steve Corica has a fully healthy squad for this game.

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FAQs regarding Melbourne City vs Sydney

Who is the Melbourne City player to watch? Jamie Maclaren.
Who is the Sydney player to watch? Adam Le Fondre.
Who won the last Head to Head fixture? 1-1 to Melbourne City.