Auckland vs Sydney: result 1-0 and analysis
A-LeagueRegular Season - 16Kick-off on February 7, 2026 at 04:00 AM (UTC)Go Media Stadium, Auckland
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What was the result of Auckland vs Sydney?
Auckland won 1-0 on February 7, 2026.
Goalscorers
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What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Auckland have 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 defeats; Sydney have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Perth Glory(away) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Melbourne City(away) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Brisbane Roar(away) | 2-0 | A-League |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Macarthur(away) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Western Sydney Wanderers(home) | 4-1 | A-League |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Melbourne Victory(away) | 0-4 | A-League |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Wellington Phoenix(home) | 0-2 | A-League |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Macarthur(away) | 3-0 | A-League |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Melbourne City(away) | 0-0 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 1 Auckland win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Sydney win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Sydney 1-1 Auckland | Australia Cup |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Sydney 2-2 Auckland | A-League |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Auckland 1-0 Sydney | A-League |
How many goals should we expect?
Auckland score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Sydney score 1.5 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
| Sydney | 1.5 | 1.0 | 6 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Auckland sit 3rd in A-League (42 points from 26 matches) and Sydney sit 5th (39 points from 26 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Auckland | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 29 | 42 |
| 5 | Sydney | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 25 | 39 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy