Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Tips & Prediction
Sydney FC and Auckland FC will be hoping to generate some winning momentum ahead of the finals. A cagey affair with under 2.5 goals is predicted.
- Under 2.5 goals has landed in four of the last five meetings inside 90 minutes
- Under 2.5 goals has landed in seven of Sydney's last nine games
- Under 2.5 goals has landed in two of Auckland's last three games
- Auckland have drawn two of their last three games
- Sydney have drawn two of their last three games
- Three of the last four meetings have ended in a draw after 90 minutes
- Sam Cosgrove leads the league with 11 goals this season, including one vs Sydney earlier in the campaign
Sydney FC vs Auckland FC Head To Head
These two sides played out a 1-1 draw back in Round 10 before Auckland came away with a 1-0 victory in Round 16, with Sam Cosgrove scoring the decisive goal.
Sydney FC Form
Sydney come into this contest with a 11-5-9 record on the season and in fourth spot on the ladder.
As it stands, the Sky Blues can finish anywhere between second and sixth on the ladder, but they would need a lot of scenarios to go their way to secure a spot in the top two - not least of which beating Auckland in this clash.
Patrick Kisnorbo has taken charge in the Harbour City, but the results and performances haven't really improved.
After a good 2-0 win over the Wanderers in the derby, Sydney could have really put themselves in contention for the top two, but dropped a crucial two points in a 0-0 home draw with Perth.
Auckland FC Form
The wind has gradually been taken out of Auckland's sails as the season has dragged on and now they are officially out of the Premier's Plate running.
Steve Corica's side were lacklustre as they tried to stay in the title hunt last week, suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to the Mariners.
Auckland have managed just one win across their last six outings and strangely enough, that was over leaders Newcastle.
Since then, the Black Knights have lost two and drawn two - and now they still have some work to do in order to wrap up second spot.
Steve Corica's side were lacklustre as they tried to stay in the title hunt last week, suffering a 2-1 defeat at home to the Mariners.