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

Melbourne Victory

D W W L D

3rd place in Australia A-League

3-0

16/12/2023 04:45

Sydney FC

W D L W L

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 are currently 3rd with 42 points after 27 matches.
Sydney FC sit 4th with 41 points from 27 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Melbourne Victory to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Melbourne Victory, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Sydney FC have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Pred

Correct

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Score.

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Weather

04:45

2023-12-16

Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC - Prediction & Odds

Melbourne Victory

Sydney FC

2023-12-16 04:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

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

01 Central Coast Mariners	55	27	17	4	6	49	27	22
02 Wellington Phoenix	53	27	15	8	4	42	26	16
03 Melbourne Victory	42	27	10	12	5	43	33	10
04 Sydney FC	41	27	12	5	10	52	41	11
05 FC Macarthur	41	27	11	8	8	45	48	-3
06 Melbourne City	39	27	11	6	10	50	38	12
07 Western Sydney	37	27	11	4	12	44	48	-4
08 Adelaide United	32	27	9	5	13	52	53	-1
09 Brisbane Roar	30	27	8	6	13	42	55	-13
10 Newcastle Jets	28	27	6	10	11	39	47	-8
11 Western United FC	26	27	7	5	15	36	55	-19
12 Perth Glory	22	27	5	7	15	46	69	-23

Head To Head

21/10/2023 04:45

Sydney FC

0 - 2

Melbourne Victory

AUS D1

04/03/2023 04:45

Sydney FC

1 - 0

Melbourne Victory

AUS D1

26/01/2023 03:45

Melbourne Victory

1 - 2

Sydney FC

AUS D1

08/10/2022 04:45

Sydney FC

2 - 3

Melbourne Victory

AUS D1

07/05/2022 05:45

Sydney FC

1 - 4

Melbourne Victory

AUS D1

25/01/2022 04:45

Melbourne Victory

2 - 2

Sydney FC

AUS D1

Melbourne Victory

50%

Draw

17%

Sydney FC

33%

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

Last 6 matches 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

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Australia A-League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Melbourne Victory

Sydney FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.81

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

Avg. per game

0.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 31 matches

YesNo

19 (61%)12 (39%)

In last 31 matches

NoYes

13 (43%)17 (57%)

Melbourne Victory

Recent matches

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

Sydney FC

Shots

Melbourne Victory

Total shots

16.68 avg / game

Blocked

133 total

Avg. 4.93

Sydney FC

Total shots

18.73 avg / game

Blocked

146 total

Avg. 5.62

Melbourne Victory Pass Sydney FC

Total passes

14993

Avg. 484 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

14671

Avg. 489 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Melbourne Victory

Played games

Sydney FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.13

7.45

231

Corners

192

6.40

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.58

Offsides

2.07

2.84

GK saves

3.03

Melbourne Victory

DISCIPLINARY

Sydney FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.16

1.70

0.19

0.23

11.94

370

Fouls

377

12.57

18.03

559

Tackles

610

20.33

NEXT MATCHES

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NEXT MATCHES

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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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