The match of 29th round between Melbourne City и Sydney FC took place at ANZ Stadium on 1 August 2020, Saturday. Referee - Benjamin Abraham.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (29 December 2019) and ended with the victory of Sydney FC with a score 2-1.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 2-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 11 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Melbourne City is in the TOP-4 with 40 points. This is the 23rd of 20 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 11 points (Melbourne City can score -9 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 11 points (-9 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Melbourne City and can score -12 points.
The difference in points with the nearest teams does not allow Melbourne City to change the tournament position. Most likely, the game has no tournament significance. The goal difference is 42:34. In addition, the Melbourne City offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Sydney FC is the leader of the tournament with 51 points. This is the 22nd of 20 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 11 points lower and has the opportunity to score -9 points additionally. The difference in points with the closest pursuer does not allow him to catch up with Sydney FC. So, the game most likely has no tournament significance The goal difference is 46:19. In additional, Sydney FC has the best offensive record in the league. Sydney FC has the best defensive record in the league.
Melbourne City Stats
The team scored 18 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 14-11. The average number of goals is 1.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.1.
Manager: Erick Mombaerts
Sydney FC Stats
The team scored 19 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 4 draws и 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-9. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.5.
Manager: Steve Corica