Western United vs Sydney FC tips and predictions

Western United price cannot be ignored for A-League clash

A result is well within Western United's capabilities.

The hosts are coming into the match having won 4 of their last 5 home games. While most voices are claiming that Sydney FC will win the contest on their own terms, this Western United side has to be respected.

Western United will need to focus on the challenge in front of them. The hosts have been making the most of a recent purple patch on their own soil. They scored three or more goals in 7 of their recent 18 home matches and their defensive line also deserves some props. The stats reveal that they've conceded no more than once in all of their last 8 home games.

Sydney FC have conceded two or more goals in 3 of their last 5 matches. And their problems aren't limited to the first-third of the field. In front of goal the visitors have sometimes been quite poor. They've scored one or less goals in 2 of their last 3 matches.

It's felt that both sides can get in on the act despite the favouritism for Sydney FC. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No, that makes more sense for this particular encounter.

Sydney FC are legitimate favourites but they are too short. Essentially football matches come down to which side maintains composure under pressure. If they are to get the job done, it might be how well Western United execute against the run of play that makes the difference.