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Last updated: 21 Jan 2025
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  • Stars form to carry them into second KO match
  • Melbourne Stars have won their last 5 matches, ending the season strong.
  • Key players: Glenn Maxwell for Stars; Sam Konstas for Thunder.
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Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Predictions


The Thunder are at home after finishing higher on the table, but it is the Melbourne Stars who are the form side coming into this match. With five wins on the bounce, I am backing the momentum to continue for the Stars.
  • Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Stars Predictions
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  • Sydney Thunder Form
  • Sydney Thunder Injuries & Team News
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  • Melbourne Stars Injuries & Team News

  • Sydney Thunder have won their last 4 matches against the Melbourne Stars.
  • Sydney Thunder’s Sam Konstas scored 53 runs in his last match.
  • Sydney Thunder have lost 2 of their last 3 completed matches.
  • Melbourne Stars have won their last 5 matches.
  • Melbourne Stars’ Glenn Maxwell scored 76 runs in his last match.

Head to Head


Sydney Thunder have won their last four matches against the Melbourne Stars, including their fixture earlier this season by 18 runs.

Sydney Thunder Form


The Sydney Thunder finished third on the BBL table, winning five and losing three games. They also had two no results which certainly affected their positioning.

Last time out, the Thunder’s game against the Sydney Sixers was abandoned after only six overs. They did, however, win their prior fixture by 61 runs against the Perth Scorchers.

Sam Konstas top scored with 53 at the top of the order while the rest of the top six failed to get beyond 10 runs. The 158-run total was good for the pitch conditions, though.

The Scorchers offered little resistance as Chris Green took 3-13 in four overs to be bowled out for 97 runs.

Sydney Thunder Injuries & Team News


The Thunder have some match winners in their side, particularly with Sam Konstas and David Warner at the top of the order. Sam Billings is another who can score big runs.

Melbourne Stars Form


The Melbourne Stars are the form side in the BBL at the moment despite finishing fourth. After losing their first five games of the season, the Stars bounced back to win their final five and sneak into fourth in the final round.

In a must-win game against the table topping Hobart Hurricanes, the Stars batted first, compiling 219 runs in 20 overs. Beau Webster continued his good form with 51 runs, but it was Glenn Maxwell’s 76 off 32 balls that propelled the Stars to such a big score.

The Hurricanes were toppled for 179 runs with Mark Steketee taking 4-24. That secured a 40-run victory and passage into the playoffs.

Melbourne Stars Injuries & Team News


Melbourne Stars are in great form and are unlikely to change their side.

Verdict

The Melbourne Stars are backed to make it six straight wins with Glenn Maxwell set for another top score.

For the Thunder, I am backing Sam Konstas to top score.

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