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Andrew Hendrie
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Last updated: Sat 14 Mar 2026 20:12
Sydney FC and Melbourne City are set for a high-stakes A-League match. Melbourne, struggling to claim victories with only three wins in their last 15 matches, is currently ninth on the ladder. Meanwhile, Sydney FC is third, enjoying a four-game unbeaten streak. Despite Melbourne's recent heartbreak in the Asian Champions League, Sydney is favored to win, potentially compounding City's troubles. The thrilling match promises goals, with both teams expected to find the net.
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  • Sydney FC vs Melbourne City predictions for Tuesday's A-League R21 game
  • Sydney sit third, unbeaten in four games
  • Melbourne City are ninth with just three wins in 15 matches
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Sydney host City on Tuesday (Photo by Getty Images)


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Melbourne City were knocked out of the Asian Champions League on penalties last week and are facing a fight to make the A-League finals. I'm predicted Sydney can put a dent in the defending champions' hopes.
  • City have failed to win 12 of their last 15 A-League games
  • Sydney have won 2 of their last 3 matches
  • BTTS has landed in 5 of City's last 6 A-League games
  • BTTS has landed in 3 of the last 4 meetings
  • Ahmet Arslan scored vs Victory last week & had six total shots

Sydney FC vs Melbourne City Head To Head

Sydney haven't defeated City in the A-League since 2022. Their lone meeting this term came in Round 11 and resulted in a 0-0 draw.

Sydney FC Sitting Pretty In Third

Sydney have been nestled in third spot on the ladder for what feels like an eternity, coming into this clash four games unbeaten and with a 10-3-7 record.

After back-to-back 1-0 wins over bottom six sides Wellington and Brisbane, the Sky Blues settled for a 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory in last week's Big Blue.

It was a solid point for the Sky Blues as they recovered from a two-goal deficit, with Arslan and Stamatelopoulos both opening their accounts for their new club.

"Overall, to come back from 2–0 down against a good side like Victory and walk away with a point is positive in that sense," Sydney manager Ufuk Talay said post-match.

Melbourne City Need Wins

It's been a dismal last few months for City as they head into this encounter languishing in ninth spot on the ladder, four points adrift of the top six.

City's only saving grace was their run in the Champions League, but that also came to a heartbreaking end mid-week as they were eliminated on penalties by Buriram United despite the Thai side being reduced to 10 men for the majority of the contest.

Aurelio Vidmar's side have the worst form out of any side in the A-League across the last 15 games, winning just three times. 

Their last victory came on January 16, while their last two domestic results were 3-1 and 3-0 defeats to Melbourne Victory and Auckland respectively.

Verdict

Both teams are tipped to score, with Sydney adding to City's woes and securing a win at home.

Best Bet1: BTTS Yes Both Teams To Score @8/13 at Hollywood bets - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Sydney Win Full-Time Result @13/10 at bet365 - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: Ahmet Arslan Anytime Goalscorer @57/20 at Star Sports - 1 Unit
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