Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half0 - 1
15
J. Rawlins
was cautioned
34
J. Mata
scored for Melbourne Victory
44
R. Grant
was cautioned
2nd Half2 - 2
57
V. Campuzano
was cautioned
58
J. Mata
was cautioned
69
C. Nduka
scored for Melbourne Victory
73
A. Stamatelopoulos
scored for Sydney FC
75
A. Arslan
scored for Sydney FC
Sydney FC welcome Melbourne Victory to Sydney Football Stadium on 07 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Australia A-League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Sydney FC aim for structural stability in their setup.
Melbourne Victory aim for structural stability in their setup.
Recent Form
Sydney FC
DWWDL
Melbourne Victory
DDWDW
Sydney FC have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Although both have recorded similar outcomes, Melbourne Victory continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Sydney FC (Home)
DWDLW
Melbourne Victory (Away)
DWWLL
There is little difference in Sydney FC's performance across venues.
Melbourne Victory's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Sydney FC
-++--
Melbourne Victory
-----
Sydney FC's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
In contrast, Melbourne Victory are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Sydney FC (Home)
-+---
Melbourne Victory (Away)
-----
Sydney FC show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
There is little difference in Melbourne Victory's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Sydney FC
+---+
Melbourne Victory
+-+-+
Sydney FC have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Victory have often featured in open games with several goals. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Sydney FC (Home)
+--++
Melbourne Victory (Away)
+++-+
Only small differences appear in Sydney FC's match tempo home versus away.
Melbourne Victory's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
Sydney FC
+++++
Melbourne Victory
+++++
Sydney FC show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Likewise, Melbourne Victory have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Sydney FC (Home)
+++++
Melbourne Victory (Away)
+++-+
There is little difference in Sydney FC's scoring output across venues.
Melbourne Victory attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Match Information
Referee: Lachlan Keevers
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
2.82
xG
1.31
56
Ball Posession (%)
44
7
Big Chances
1
2
Cautions
2
18
Shots
17
6
Shots on Goal
6
7
Shots Blocked
6
13
Shots inside Box
11
5
Shots outside Box
6
1
Hit Woodwork
0
9
Fouls
6
12
Corner Kicks
7
20
Throw Ins
19
3
Saves
4
6
Free Kicks
9
0
Offsides
1
446
Passes Total
360
374
Passes Completed
289
152
Passes in the final 3rd Total
138
105
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
99
43
Touches in the Opposition Box
23
15
Tackles Total
13
10
Tackles Completed
9
17
Clearances
50
35
Crosses Total
14
6
Crosses Completed
5
8
Interceptions
9
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Starting Lineup
12
H. Devenish-Meares
40
J. Warshawsky
17
B. Garuccio
11
Santos
5
A. Grant
15
S. Esposito
41
A. Popovic
21
R. Miranda
23
R. Grant
22
J. Rawlins
24
P. Okon
23
K. Jelacic
7
P. Quispe
8
J. Valadon
70
A. Arslan
34
X. Stella
20
T. Quintal
17
N. Velupillay
9
V. Campuzano
64
J. Mata
80
A. Stamatelopoulos
9
N. Vergos
Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results