Western Sydney Wanderers will welcome local rivals Sydney FC to CommBank Stadium in the A-League on Saturday. The visitors are at the top of the standings, having won four of their five league games. The Wanderers have just one win to their name thus far.
The hosts registered their first win of the league campaign last week as they defeated Central Coast Mariners 3-2. Bozhidar Kraev broke the deadlock in the very first minute, while Kosta Barbarouses bagged a 12-minute brace in the first half.
The visitors suffered a narrow loss to Adelaide United in their campaign opener, but they have won their last four games. They met Melbourne Victory in their previous outing and registered a 3-0 home win. After a goalless first half, Joe Lolley bagged a brace in the second half, and Alex Grant added the third goal in the 76th minute.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 42nd edition of the local derby between them. The league leaders have the upper hand in these meetings, recording 20 wins. The Wanderers have 11 wins, and 10 games have ended in draws.
- The visitors have scored 11 goals in their last four games while keeping three clean sheets.
- The Red and Blacks are unbeaten at home in the A-League this season, with four of their five goals scored in two home games.
- The Wanderers are winless in their last five meetings against the visitors, suffering four defeats.
- The Sky Blues have scored at least two goals in six of their last seven games in this fixture.
- Seven of the last eight meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney Prediction
The Red and Blacks recorded their first win of the season last week, maintaining their unbeaten home record. While they scored three goals in their win over the Mariners last time around, they have conceded two goals apiece in their last two games.
The Sky Blues extended their winning streak to four games last week, while also keeping their second consecutive clean sheet. They are on a four-game winning streak in this fixture, scoring nine goals, and are strong favorites.
Considering the contrast in form between the two teams and the visitors' better goalscoring form, we back the league leaders to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Western Sydney Wanderers 1-2 Sydney FC
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sydney FC to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes