Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Melbourne Victory
DWWLD
3rd place in Australia A-League
1
3-0
FT
16/12/2023 04:45
Sydney FC
WDLWL
4th place in Australia A-League
Australia A-League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 04:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC preview before placing your bet.

  • Melbourne Victory will face Sydney FC in Australia A-League on December 16, 2023 at 04:45.
  • Melbourne Victory are currently 3rd with 42 points after 27 matches.
  • Sydney FC sit 4th with 41 points from 27 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.06.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
04:45

2023-12-16

Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC - Prediction & Odds

Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC
Sydney FC
2023-12-16 04:45
44
24
32
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
2.06
FT
3-0 2-0
-
weather
17℃～18℃
STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Central Coast Mariners Central Coast Mariners
55 27 17 4 6 49 27 22
02 Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix
53 27 15 8 4 42 26 16
03 Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
42 27 10 12 5 43 33 10
04 Sydney FC Sydney FC
41 27 12 5 10 52 41 11
05 FC Macarthur FC Macarthur
41 27 11 8 8 45 48 -3
06 Melbourne City Melbourne City
39 27 11 6 10 50 38 12
07 Western Sydney Western Sydney
37 27 11 4 12 44 48 -4
08 Adelaide United Adelaide United
32 27 9 5 13 52 53 -1
09 Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar
30 27 8 6 13 42 55 -13
10 Newcastle Jets Newcastle Jets
28 27 6 10 11 39 47 -8
11 Western United FC Western United FC
26 27 7 5 15 36 55 -19
12 Perth Glory Perth Glory
22 27 5 7 15 46 69 -23
Head To Head
21/10/2023 04:45
Sydney FC Sydney FC
0 - 2
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
AUS D1
04/03/2023 04:45
Sydney FC Sydney FC
1 - 0
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
AUS D1
26/01/2023 03:45
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
1 - 2
Sydney FC Sydney FC
AUS D1
08/10/2022 04:45
Sydney FC Sydney FC
2 - 3
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
AUS D1
07/05/2022 05:45
Sydney FC Sydney FC
1 - 4
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
AUS D1
25/01/2022 04:45
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
2 - 2
Sydney FC Sydney FC
AUS D1
Sydney FC
1
17%
Draw
1
17%
Melbourne Victory
4
67%
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Last 6 matches
10/12/2023 02:00
Western Sydney 3 - 4 Melbourne Victory
AUS D1
03/12/2023 00:00
Central Coast Mariners 2 - 2 Melbourne Victory
AUS D1
24/11/2023 04:45
FC Macarthur 1 - 1 Melbourne Victory
AUS D1
10/11/2023 04:45
Melbourne Victory 1 - 1 Wellington Phoenix
AUS D1
04/11/2023 04:45
Melbourne Victory 1 - 1 Adelaide United
AUS D1
29/10/2023 02:00
Melbourne Victory 5 - 3 Newcastle Jets
AUS D1
Win
33%
Draw
67%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Sydney FC Sydney FC
09/12/2023 04:45
Sydney FC 0 - 2 FC Macarthur
AUS D1
02/12/2023 04:45
Sydney FC 3 - 2 Perth Glory
AUS D1
25/11/2023 04:45
Sydney FC 0 - 1 Western Sydney
AUS D1
11/11/2023 04:45
Adelaide United 1 - 5 Sydney FC
AUS D1
03/11/2023 04:45
Melbourne City 2 - 0 Sydney FC
AUS D1
27/10/2023 04:45
Brisbane Roar 3 - 0 Sydney FC
AUS D1
Win
33%
Draw
0%
Lost
67%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Australia A-League
Played games
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
31
 Sydney FC
Sydney FC
30
Goals
Scored
46
Avg. per game
1.48
Conceded
36
Avg. per game
1.16
Scored
57
Avg. per game
1.90
Conceded
43
Avg. per game
1.43
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 31 matches
YesNo
24 (77%)7 (23%)
In last 31 matches
NoYes
22 (73%)8 (27%)
Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory

Recent matches

Sydney FC

Sydney FC

Under /Over

(77%)24 7(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(90%)27 3(10%)

Under /Over

(32%)10 21(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)14 16(53%)

Under /Over

(48%)15 16(52%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

/Yes

(68%)21 10(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(63%)19 11(37%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
Sydney FC Sydney FC
Shots
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
Total shots
16.68 avg / game
Blocked
133 total
Avg. 4.93
Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Total shots
18.73 avg / game
Blocked
146 total
Avg. 5.62
Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Pass Sydney FC Sydney FC
Total passes
14993
Avg. 484 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
51%
Total passes
14671
Avg. 489 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
3257
Avg. 105.06 / game
 Sydney FC
Sydney FC
3728
Avg. 124.27 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
1923
Avg. 62.03 / game
 Sydney FC
Sydney FC
1896
Avg. 63.20 / game
OTHERS
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
31
Played games
Sydney FC
Sydney FC
30
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.23
7
Clean sheets
4
0.13
7.45
231
Corners
192
6.40
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
1.58
49
Offsides
62
2.07
2.84
88
GK saves
91
3.03
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory
DISCIPLINARY
Sydney FC
Sydney FC
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.16
67
Yellow card
51
1.70
0.19
6
Red card
7
0.23
11.94
370
Fouls
377
12.57
18.03
559
Tackles
610
20.33
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How We Build the Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC on 16 December 2023 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.

Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Melbourne Victory'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 Melbourne Victory 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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