Melbourne Victory vs Sydney FC tips and predictions

Perseverance the likely difference for Sydney FC

There's just 3 points separating the two clubs as 12th place Melbourne Victory get set to host tenth place Sydney FC.

Sydney FC are the value proposition here. Both sides will have decent spells of course but the visitors should show their class.

There's nothing inevitable about this fixture but the hosts might still feel the frustration from their recent returns. Melbourne Victory are definitely worth opposing at the moment. They've lost 4 of their last 5 games as hosts. To compound their issues, goals have been in short supply for them. They've been goalless in 3 of their last 4 matches on their own paddock which probably won't get the job done here.

Sydney FC have demonstrated what what they are capable of on their day. Their most impressive displays have been helped by their confident finishing. They've scored at least once in 9 of their last 10 away fixtures. Assuming they won't have any absentees from their starting eleven between now and kick-off they should have the goal scorers to enjoy further success here. If the visitors get off to a confident start they could be celebrating come full time.

There's a low rated side bet in the BTTS market with the No option.

The record books inform us that Sydney FC have won 8 of the last 11 matches between these teams.

The hosts went down to a 3-1 defeat last Saturday against Perth Glory.