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Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Tips & Live Stream - Derby to kick off new A-League season

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Last updated: Wed 14 Oct 2026 16:01
Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers launch the 2026/27 A-League season in a much-anticipated derby. The analysis highlights value on backing the Wanderers to avoid defeat, especially given their preseason form and new squad changes. Both teams are expected to score, building on recent history where BTTS has landed in seven of their last ten meetings. Key players like Thiago Quintal and Aydan Hammond are expected to make an impact, with both tipped for shots on target.
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  • Both teams are expected to score, supported by BTTS landing in seven of the last ten meetings.
  • Thiago Quintal and Aydan Hammond are highlighted for likely shots on target in this match.
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Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC kick off the new season (Getty Images)
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Sydney FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Verdict


Sydney FC and Western Sydney Wanderers kick off the 2026/27 A-League season in a huge derby and their is value on the double chance market. I'm backing the new-look Wanderers to avoid defeat with BTTS also tipped.
  • BTTS has landed in seven of the last 10 meetings
  • Sydney have only won one of their last 10 home games in all comps
  • Wanderers have avoided defeat in four of their last seven away derbies
  • Thiago Quintal registered 1+ shots on target in all three appearances vs Wanderers last season
  • Quintal was prolific in preseason, registering five goal involvements in as many games
  • Aydan Hammond registered 10 total shots in three preseason games (five on target & 1+ in all three)
  • Hammond also registered 1+ shots on target in two of his three appearances vs Sydney last season

Head To Head

Sydney have enjoyed the upper hand lately, winning six of the last eight meetings between the two teams.

The Wanderers won the first derby 1-0 last season before Sydney prevailed by 4-1 and 2-1 scores.

Sydney FC Form

Sydney were average for the bulk of last season, but picked things up after the arrival of Patrick Kisnorbo, improving defensively and going on to make the Grand Final, where they went down across the ditch to Auckland FC.

Kisnorbo will be hoping his team can go one step further this season and they've certainly got some fo the brightest young talents in the competition, led by Quintal and Akol Akon.

The Sky Blues enjoyed a 1-1 friendly with Tottenham during the preseason before going on to make the Australia Cup semi-finals, falling to rivals Melbourne Victory 2-0.

Western Sydney Wanderers Form

It was a nightmare season for the Wanderers last term as they finished bottom of the ladder, picking up the wooden spoon with just five wins from their 26 games.

There's been a big overhaul at the club, starting with new manager Ufuk Talay, while veteran Socceroos winger Brandon Borrello has been handed the captaincy role.

The Wanderers have looked decent in preseason, pushing Premier League heavyweights Chelsea in a wild 6-4 defeat, while it took eventual finalists Victory to knock them out of the Australia Cup on penalties.

Western Sydney come into this clash having won their last three friendlies and eager to erase the memories of last season.

Verdict

Both teams are tipped to score, with the Wanderers favoured in the Double Chance market. Take Hammond & Quintal to have shots on target.

Best Bet1: BTTS - Yes Both Teams To Score @3/5 at bet365 - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Wanderers Win or Draw Double Chance @7/10 at dabble - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: Thiago Quintal 1+ Total Shots On Target @3/4 at Star Sports - 2 Units
Best Bet4: Aydan Hammond 1+ Total Shots On Target @11/10 at Hollywoodbets - 1 Unit
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