Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix: result 0-2 and analysis
A-LeagueRegular Season - 13Kick-off on January 18, 2026 at 06:00 AM (UTC)Allianz Stadium, Sydney
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What was the result of Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix?
Wellington Phoenix won 0-2 on January 18, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 29′C. ArmientoWellington Phoenix
- 63′I. HughesWellington Phoenix
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sydney have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Wellington Phoenix have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | Macarthur(away) | 3-0 | A-League |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Melbourne City(away) | 0-0 | A-League |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Newcastle Jets(away) | 0-2 | A-League |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Perth Glory(away) | 1-0 | A-League |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Central Coast Mariners(away) | 2-1 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2026 | Adelaide United(home) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Brisbane Roar(away) | 3-0 | A-League |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Melbourne Victory(away) | 1-5 | A-League |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Central Coast Mariners(home) | 3-1 | A-League |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Newcastle Jets(home) | 1-3 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Sydney win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Wellington Phoenix win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2025 | Sydney 1-1 Wellington Phoenix | A-League |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Wellington Phoenix 0-0 Sydney | A-League |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Sydney | A-League |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Sydney 3-1 Wellington Phoenix | A-League |
| Mar 12, 2023 | Wellington Phoenix 1-0 Sydney | A-League |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Sydney 0-1 Wellington Phoenix | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix on Mar 16, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Sydney score 1.6 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Wellington Phoenix score 1.4 and concede 1.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 1.6 | 0.6 | 8 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sydney sit 5th in A-League (39 points from 26 matches) and Wellington Phoenix sit 8th (33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sydney | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 33 | 25 | 39 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 36 | 48 | 33 |
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