Western Sydney Wanderers vs Sydney FC Predictions

• Western Sydney Wanderers scored eight goals across their last four matches.
• Sydney FC have not failed to score in 15 consecutive games since a 1-0 defeat in March.
• Four of the last five H2Hs at Western Sydney saw goals at both ends.

Expect an end-to-end Sydney Derby in this highly anticipated A-League opener

While 12 points and six places separated these city rivals last season, games between the pair are not often as clear cut as the league standings would suggest. For example, visiting manager Steve Corica came out on top in just one of his last seven personal H2Hs with Western Sydney (W1, D3, L3) despite his Sydney FC side regularly finishing above their inter-city rivals.

It is usually the pre-match outsider scoring a goal that is the most likely part of the both teams to score bet to fail. However, I am confident that Western Sydney can grab a goal here after scoring more than all A-League sides other than eventual champions Melbourne City last season. In fact, their return of 45 goals in 2021 equates to a healthy 1.73 per-match.

You may wonder how Western Sydney finished outside of the play-offs with such a potent attack… because of their leaky defence of course! Considering the hosts’ prolific strike force and the sheer quality of Sydney FC, I am predicting an exciting 3-1 victory for the away side as they look to get their latest title challenge off to a flyer.

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