Adelaide United vs Sydney FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Adelaide United

L L L W D

6th place in Australia A-League

3-3

20/12/2024 04:35

Sydney FC

L W D W L

7th place in Australia A-League

Australia A-League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Adelaide United vs Sydney FC on 20 December 2024 (kick-off: 04:35) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Adelaide United vs Sydney FC preview before placing your bet.

Adelaide United will face Sydney FC in Australia A-League on December 20, 2024 at 04:35.
Adelaide United are currently 6th with 38 points after 26 matches.
Sydney FC sit 7th with 37 points from 26 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 2.10.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

04:35

2024-12-20

Adelaide United vs Sydney FC - Prediction & Odds

Adelaide United

Sydney FC

2024-12-20 04:35

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Auckland FC	53	26	15	8	3	49	27	22
02 Melbourne City	48	26	14	6	6	41	25	16
03 Western United FC	47	26	14	5	7	55	37	18
04 Western Sydney	46	26	13	7	6	58	40	18
05 Melbourne Victory	43	26	12	7	7	44	36	8
06 Adelaide United	38	26	10	8	8	53	55	-2
07 Sydney FC	37	26	10	7	9	53	46	7
08 FC Macarthur	33	26	9	6	11	50	45	5
09 Newcastle Jets	30	26	8	6	12	43	44	-1
10 Central Coast Mariners	26	26	5	11	10	29	51	-22
11 Wellington Phoenix	24	26	6	6	14	27	43	-16
12 Brisbane Roar	21	26	5	6	15	32	51	-19
13 Perth Glory	17	26	4	5	17	22	56	-34

Head To Head

17/02/2024 03:00

Sydney FC

2 - 1

Adelaide United

AUS D1

13/01/2024 05:00

Adelaide United

4 - 3

Sydney FC

AUS D1

11/11/2023 04:45

Adelaide United

1 - 5

Sydney FC

AUS D1

07/04/2023 03:00

Adelaide United

1 - 1

Sydney FC

AUS D1

23/10/2022 00:00

Sydney FC

2 - 2

Adelaide United

AUS D1

12/04/2022 05:05

Sydney FC

2 - 3

Adelaide United

AUS D1

Sydney FC

33%

Draw

33%

Adelaide United

33%

Adelaide United Last 6 matches

13/12/2024 04:35

Central Coast Mariners 0 - 4 Adelaide United

AUS D1

07/12/2024 03:00

Newcastle Jets 0 - 1 Adelaide United

AUS D1

29/11/2024 04:35

Adelaide United 2 - 2 Perth Glory

AUS D1

23/11/2024 02:00

Brisbane Roar 2 - 3 Adelaide United

AUS D1

09/11/2024 04:40

Adelaide United 2 - 1 Western United FC

AUS D1

02/11/2024 04:40

Western Sydney 3 - 4 Adelaide United

AUS D1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Sydney FC

14/12/2024 02:00

Sydney FC 3 - 4 Western United FC

AUS D1

08/12/2024 03:00

Central Coast Mariners 2 - 1 Sydney FC

AUS D1

05/12/2024 04:00

Sydney FC 3 - 1 Kaya FC

ACL2

28/11/2024 06:00

Eastern A.A Football Team 1 - 4 Sydney FC

ACL2

23/11/2024 04:40

Sydney FC 4 - 2 Western Sydney

AUS D1

10/11/2024 03:00

Sydney FC 1 - 2 FC Macarthur

AUS D1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Australia A-League

Played games

Adelaide United

Sydney FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.15

Scored

Avg. per game

2.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.77

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 27 matches

YesNo

25 (93%)2 (7%)

In last 27 matches

NoYes

21 (81%)5 (19%)

Adelaide United

Recent matches

Sydney FC

Under /Over

(89%)24 3(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(85%)22 4(15%)

Under /Over

(48%)13 14(52%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(46%)12 14(54%)

Under /Over

(67%)18 9(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(65%)17 9(35%)

/Yes

(81%)22 5(19%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)18 8(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Adelaide United

Sydney FC

Shots

Adelaide United

Total shots

14.78 avg / game

Blocked

50 total

Avg. 3.85

Sydney FC

Total shots

17.54 avg / game

Blocked

35 total

Avg. 4.38

Adelaide United Pass Sydney FC

Total passes

13143

Avg. 487 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

13386

Avg. 515 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Adelaide United

Played games

Sydney FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.15

Clean sheets

0.19

6.00

162

Corners

145

5.58

20.33

549

Throw-ins

551

21.19

0.63

Offsides

1.12

3.11

GK saves

3.08

Adelaide United

DISCIPLINARY

Sydney FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.07

2.00

0.04

0.12

7.52

203

Fouls

284

10.92

13.59

367

Tackles

404

15.54

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

No upcoming matches.

How We Build the Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Adelaide United vs Sydney FC on 20 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Australia A-League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Adelaide United vs Sydney FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Adelaide United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sydney FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Australia A-League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Australia A-League standings and the Australia A-League form table to understand exactly where Adelaide United and Sydney FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Australia A-League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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