Sydney FC vs Adelaide United: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sydney FC prepare to host Adelaide United on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 09:35, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sydney FC, currently 3rd in the standings with 25 points from 15 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 12 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Adelaide United, sitting 6th with 23 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Sydney FC and Adelaide United have favored Sydney FC, with Adelaide United claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Auckland, Sydney FC recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Devenish-Meares, Garuccio, Grant, Tisserand, Grant, Okon, Hollman, Quispe, Quintal, Akon, Campuzano. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Adelaide United's last outing came against Newcastle Jets, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Smits, Kitto, Vriends, Phillis, Barnett, Goodwin, White, Yull, Dukuly, Muniz, Jovanovic. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Sydney FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sydney FC and Adelaide United are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Sydney FC's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Adelaide United's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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