Sydney vs Melbourne Victory prediction, odds and free betting tips (19/05/21)

In this betting preview, we look at the A-League fixture between Sydney and Melbourne Victory at the Leichhardt Oval on May 19. Sydney are one point off the A-League Play-Off Semi-Final places, while Victory are pitched second from last in the points table.

Sydney vs Melbourne Victory: Top Free Betting Tips

This section provides the best predictions for the game along with free betting tips.

Prediction 1

• Market: Match Winner
• Our tip: Sydney FC
• Odds: 8/25

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Prediction 2

• Market: Over/Under 2.5
• Our tip: Over 2.5
• Odds: 2/5

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Prediction 3

• Market: Both teams to score
• Our tip: Yes
• Odds: 31/50

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Sydney FC to Win

The Sky Blues continued their charge on the points table with a well-deserved victory over Wester United on the road. They now turn their attention towards A-League strugglers, Melbourne Victory. The visitors have struggled for form in the current campaign, their inability to score resulting in a five-match winless streak. The odds and circumstances are in Sydney's favour, who return to the comforts of home surroundings after three matches on the road.

Total Goals: Over 2.5

Steve Corica has turned Sydney into reliable scorers, troubling all and sundry alike. While Melbourne Victory cannot make the same claims, their appalling defensive record of 55 goals conceded in 22 outings, has ensured there are goals glory in fixtures they are involved in. The prolific nature of the Sky Blues and Victory's hapless defending, provide the perfect ingredients for a high-scoring fixture.

Both Teams to Score: Yes

In their last ten competitive outings, Sydney have been kept quiet once. Adelaide United have the honours of this feat, shutting down Corica's men in a low scoring fixture. While Melbourne have struggled to come up with the good when called upon, they have started to score with more frequency. The Victory attackers got past the defences of Macarthur and Perth Glory and should have enough in the tank to get on the scoreboard against the Sky Blues.

Sydney vs Melbourne Victory: Team News and Match Preview

Sydney FC

Heading into the third and final quarter of A-League fixtures, the race for playoff qualifiers is heating up. Barring Melbourne City, who have the top spot in their firm grasp, the trailing four sides in the top four all registered impressive victories. Sydney's recent form has seen them give up the second place and they need to regain their placement or else risk the dangerous route to the A-League Semi-Finals. Veteran forward Adam Le Fondre returned to the first-team fold after four fixtures. He scored the only goal of the game in his 28-minute cameo,  giving Bobo and co. a warning that he still wants the first-team slot for himself.

Melbourne Victory

After giving the fans a flicker of hope with two wins and three matches, Melbourne Victory have again resumed their winless streak. With a point to show for from their last five fixtures, they continue to be comfortable at the bottom of the table alongside Newcastle Jets. While their defence continues to let them down, Victory can be pleased with the improved showings from their forward lineup. They have now scored in four successive fixtures, their best run throughout the 2020/21 A-League campaign. While the supporting cast has picked up the pace, top scorer and creative dynamo Jake Brimmer continues to struggle.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Sydney vs Melbourne Victory

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Australia A-League

Sydney FC

VS

Melbourne Victory

19th May 2021

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Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory
Head to Head
19/05/21 AA	Sydney FC Sydney FC	2 - 0	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
27/04/21 AA	Sydney FC Sydney FC	1 - 0	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
04/04/21 AA	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory	0 - 3	Sydney FC Sydney FC
07/03/20 AA	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory	1 - 4	Sydney FC Sydney FC
24/01/20 AA	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory	0 - 3	Sydney FC Sydney FC

Sydney FC
Last 5
05/06/21 AA	Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar	0 - 2	Sydney FC Sydney FC
29/05/21 AA	Adelaide United Adelaide United	1 - 4	Sydney FC Sydney FC
23/05/21 AA	Sydney FC Sydney FC	1 - 0	Western Sydney Wanderers Western Sydney Wanderers
15/05/21 AA	Western United FC Western United FC	0 - 1	Sydney FC Sydney FC
08/05/21 AA	Newcastle Jets Newcastle Jets	1 - 1	Sydney FC Sydney FC

Melbourne Victory
Last 5
06/06/21 AA	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory	1 - 1	Melbourne City Melbourne City
28/05/21 AA	Western United FC Western United FC	1 - 6	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
23/05/21 AA	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory	0 - 1	Adelaide United Adelaide United
14/05/21 AA	Macarthur FC Macarthur FC	3 - 1	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
09/05/21 AA	Perth Glory Perth Glory	2 - 1	Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory

FAQs regarding Sydney vs Melbourne Victory Coverage and Accessibility

When is the match scheduled?

The match will take place on 19 May 2021 at 11:05 GMT.

Where is the match being played?

The match will take place at Leichhardt Oval.

Where to watch it?

BT Sport is the place to watch the live broadcast on television. One can also watch the game from the numerous live streams available from bookmakers.