Sydney FC and Adelaide United will face off in the first semi-final match of the Australian A-League playoffs. Whose side will the luck be on?
"Sydney"
Sydney FC is just getting started in the playoffs, as they finished second in the regular season and went straight to the semifinals. Sydney FC are the defending champions and will try to retain the title. Judging by the team's performance at the end of the championship, we can conclude that there are all chances to defend the trophy. Sydney FC is approaching the semi-final match with a 5-match winning streak.
Adelaide United"
"Adelaide United" performed worse in the regular season, finishing in fifth position, so it was forced to start in the playoffs from the quarter-final stage. This was done successfully, though not without problems. The opponent was "Brisbane Roar", which had a serious resistance, but still lost. Adelaide United won 0-2 in the 19th minute, conceded in the 56th, but managed to maintain the advantage and made it through.
Statistics and figures:
- For Sydney FC, the reported match will be the first in the playoffs, to which it approaches with five consecutive wins;
- Adelaide United started in the playoffs with a 1/4 final, beating 2-1 Brisbane Roar";
- Adelaide United have beaten Sydney FC in one of their last eight games.
Forecast
Sydney FC is coming into the match as a clear favorite, but I don't think it's that clear. There is a high probability that the teams will not have enough two halves to identify the strongest. I believe that if Sydney FC wins, it will be with a maximum of one goal difference.