On the model's scale they rate 0.63 in attack and 1.72 in defence (1.00 = an average top-flight side, lower defence is better), against A-League averages of 0.57 and 1.74: close to the division's average. Among the 12 rated sides in the division that is the 3rd-best attack and the 6th-best defence. Next they travel to Sydney FC in the A-League on 25 October 2026, a match the model gives them 34%.
Model rating
How the model rates this team from its recent expected-goals output, on one scale across every league we cover: 1.00 is an average top-flight side, so clubs in lower divisions read below it — how the ratings are built.
Next match: Adelaide United vs Sydney FC
Adelaide United travel to Sydney FC at Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney on 25 October 2026, 04:00 UTC. The model makes it 34% Adelaide United, 28% draw and 38% Sydney FC, with a most likely scoreline of 1-0. It projects 1.28 expected goals for Adelaide United against 1.38. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 50%.
Full preview and model analysis for Adelaide United vs Sydney FC
Recent meetings with Sydney FC
- 14 February 2026Sydney FC 1–2 Adelaide UnitedA-League
- 17 October 2025Adelaide United 2–1 Sydney FCA-League
- 5 April 2025Adelaide United 2–3 Sydney FCA-League
- 1 February 2025Sydney FC 4–1 Adelaide UnitedA-League
- 20 December 2024Adelaide United 3–3 Sydney FCA-League
The last 5 meetings between the two, most recent first.