Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips - A-League
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by Devesh Jaganath in A-League Predictions
Matchday 13 in the A-League will draw to a close with Sydney FC taking on Wellington Phoenix on Sunday. The Sky Blues are second in the league standings, while the Nix are in 10th place after 12 games. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Sydney FC have enjoyed an impressive campaign to this stage and now trail Auckland by just two points with a game in hand after beating Macarthur FC 3-0 on the road last weekend.
The Sky Blues have been particularly good in defence this season, having now kept three clean sheets in their last four games, while only conceding seven goals to date - the fewest in the top flight.
The hosts have only played three home games this season and won all of them without conceding a single goal. They are also unbeaten in their last two games at this venue against this opponent.
Meanwhile, Wellington Phoenix have experienced a mixed campaign so far, having taken 15 points from their 12 games (W4 D3 L5), following a 2-2 draw against Adelaide United last week.
The Nix have an impressive attacking record this term with 19 goals scored, the second-most in the division, but they have conceded 22, also the second-most in the A-League this season.
The visitors have earned five points in as many away games to date (W1 D2 L2) and have conceded a league-high 11 goals on the road.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sydney v Wellington Phoenix Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.56 | 4.33 | 5 |
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1.58 | 4.3 | 4.9 |
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1.59 | 4.48 | 4.98 |
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1.58 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
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1.57 | 4.3 | 4.9 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sydney and Wellington Phoenix?
Our prediction for the Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix match is: Sydney wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/01/2026 between Sydney and Wellington Phoenix in A-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 55.72% for a win of Sydney against Wellington Phoenix with odds of 1.6 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix is 27.64% with odds of 4.48 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 16.64% chance ⭐ for a win of Wellington Phoenix vs Sydney with odds of 5.1 at Shangrila.
Sydney - Wellington Phoenix Prediction and Best Odds:
| Sydney Wellington Phoenix Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney wins | 55.72% | 1.6 at Shangrila |
| Over 2.5 goals | 61.33% | 1.6 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score | 56.25% | 1.67 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Sydney | 24.57% | 4.75 at Bet365 |
Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix Form
Sydney and Wellington Phoenix's standings in the A-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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22 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | +11 |
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10
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15 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 |
Sydney and Wellington Phoenix Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
3 Jan 2026 - A-League
20 Dec 2025 - A-League
13 Dec 2025 - A-League
6 Dec 2025 - A-League
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
8 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
23 Aug 2025 - FFA Cup
15 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Apr 2025 - A-League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
3 Jan 2026 - A-League
20 Dec 2025 - A-League
13 Dec 2025 - A-League
6 Dec 2025 - A-League
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
3 Jan 2026 - A-League
29 Dec 2025 - A-League
20 Dec 2025 - A-League
13 Dec 2025 - A-League
5 Dec 2025 - A-League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
20 Dec 2025 - A-League
13 Dec 2025 - A-League
28 Nov 2025 - A-League
21 Nov 2025 - A-League
8 Nov 2025 - A-League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Jan 2026 - A-League
29 Dec 2025 - A-League
5 Dec 2025 - A-League
2 Nov 2025 - A-League
18 Oct 2025 - A-League
19 Aug 2025 - FFA Cup
Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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15 Jan 2025 - A-League
16 Mar 2024 - A-League
11 Mar 2023 - A-League
Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Substitutes
A. Zaverdinos
DefenderA. Popovic
J. Courtney-Perkins
J. King
MidfielderC. Hollman
ForwardA. Akon
A. Walatee
J. Chalabi
DefenderT. Loke
MidfielderP. Retre
F. Conchie
A. Cassidy
L. Brooke-Smith
ForwardN. Mileusnic
Most goals and assists
Sydney
Wellington Phoenix
J. Lolley
(4 Goals)
, 
A. Toure
(4 Goals)
E. Ifeanyi
(5 Goals)
T. Quintal
(2 Assists)
,
J. Lolley
(2 Assists)
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V. Campuzano
(2 Assists)
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P. Quispe
(2 Assists)
K. Nagasawa
(3 Assists)
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C. Piper
(3 Assists)
Sydney - Wellington Phoenix Key Points
- Sydney FC have won seven of their 11 league games this season.
- Sydney FC have conceded the fewest goals in the league this season.
- Sydney FC have won all three home games this term.
- Wellington Phoenix have only won one of their five away games this season.
- Wellington Phoenix have conceded the second-most goals in the league this season.
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Our Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction
Sydney FC have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far and could end this weekend at the top of the standings if Auckland drops points away at AAMI Park in their game against Melbourne City.
Wellington Phoenix have only won one away game in five this season and have already shipped 22 goals to date. They failed to win at this venue on their last two visits, and we feel that record will be extended in this match. Our Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix prediction is Sydney wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Sydney Wellington Phoenix
| Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney wins | 1.44 | 1.6 | +11.1% |
| Draw | 4.75 | 4.48 | -5.7% |
| Wellington Phoenix wins | 6.9 | 5.1 | -26.1% |
At 1 hours before kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Sydney is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 11.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 69.4% and is now 62.5% (-6.9%)
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