On the model's scale they rate 0.49 in attack and 1.99 in defence (1.00 = an average top-flight side, lower defence is better), against A-League averages of 0.57 and 1.74: below the division's average at both ends. Among the 12 rated sides in the division that is the 10th-best attack and the 10th-best defence. Next they travel to Sydney FC in the A-League on 16 October 2026, a match the model gives them 25%.
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: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers travel to Sydney FC at Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney on 16 October 2026, 09:00 UTC. The model makes it 25% Western Sydney Wanderers, 27% draw and 48% Sydney FC, with a most likely scoreline of 1-0. It projects 0.99 expected goals for Western Sydney Wanderers against 1.60. Beyond the result it puts both teams to score at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 48%.
Full preview and model analysis for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC
Recent meetings with Sydney FC
- 11 April 2026Western Sydney Wanderers 0–2 Sydney FCA-League
- 31 January 2026Sydney FC 4–1 Western Sydney WanderersA-League
- 29 November 2025Western Sydney Wanderers 1–0 Sydney FCA-League
- 8 February 2025Sydney FC 3–3 Western Sydney WanderersA-League
- 23 November 2024Sydney FC 4–2 Western Sydney WanderersA-League
The last 5 meetings between the two, most recent first.