High flying Rockdale City Suns come to Sydney United after their 1-0-result against Mt Druitt Town. Get out our broad preview!
- Sydney United have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in New South Wales
- Rockdale City Suns have the most scored goals in the first half (24) in New South Wales
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Sydney United form and stats
5 victories, 2 draws and 4 defeats. That’s what Sydney United have to build on here at Sydney United Sports Center in the New South Wales.
The Sydney United regulars enjoyed the previous fixture, watching their team host Sutherland Sharks and win 2-1. Sweet to taste a league victory after four matches without one.
Heartbreak before that as Sydney lost 0-1 at Sydney II's place.This is expected to be a close game, with Sydney United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Sydney United as a small favourite), we find 9 games. Sydney United has won 6 of these, drawn 1 and lost 2.
The Sydney United fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 17 goals in 11 league matches. Sydney have conceded 17 from these games.
Rockdale City Suns form and stats
7 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of Rockdale City Suns playing as the away team in the New South Wales this season.
Rockdale City Suns had fun at their own home (Sydney United Sports Center) last time out, beating Mt Druitt Town 1-0.
Preceding that game, the 3-3 draw paying a visit to Western Sydney W. II.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Rockdale City Suns playing away and similar expectations, we found 7 relevant matches. Results were 2 Rockdale City Suns wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat.
Goal hungry football fans should note that 15 of this side's 18 most recent league matches have ended with three goals or more.
Rockdale City Suns are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 23 times in 12 away games so far. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Rockdale have conceded 21 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
These competitors have fought previously this season: Rockdale City Suns - Sydney United 3-1. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - five - three (Sydney United wins - draws - Rockdale City Suns wins). As for goals, five matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), five had two or less.
Top Goalscorers
  A. Urosevski 18 goals |   P. Antelmi 8 goals | C. Payne 7 goals |
Sydney United missing players
Rockdale City Suns missing players
| Sydney United | Rockdale City Suns | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 11 | 3 | Played | P | 2 | 12 | 23 |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 29 | 17 | 5 | Scored | S | 4 | 23 | 47 |
| 32 | 17 | 4 | Conceded | C | 1 | 21 | 37 |
| 87% | 91% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 57% | 64% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 83% | 87% |
| 52% | 55% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 75% | 74% |
| 30% | 45% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 50% | 57% |
| 13% | 18% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| 52% | 55% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 58% | 61% |
| 30% | 27% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 33% | 30% |
| 30% | 27% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 8% | 9% |
| 5.9 | 6.3 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| 5.4 | 5.2 | 8.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5.9 |
| 2.1 | 2.4 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 8.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13.5 | 10.3 | 10.4 |
| 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 7 | 4.8 | 5.3 |
| 29% | 33% | 45% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 40% | 39% |
| 9.7 | 10 | 13.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.5 | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| 4 | 3.8 | 6.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 5.8 | 5.7 |
- Rockdale City Suns have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Rockdale City Suns have the most conceded goals in the first half (22) in New South Wales
- Rockdale City Suns have the most scored goals in the first half (24) in New South Wales
- Rockdale City Suns haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sydney United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sydney United have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in New South Wales
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | APIA Leichhardt Tigers | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 51 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 17 | 28 | 53 |
| 2 | Rockdale City Suns | 23 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 47 | 37 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 45 |
| 3 | Marconi Stallions | 23 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 21 | 43 |
| 4 | Blacktown City | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 45 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 40 |
| 5 | St George City FA | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 43 | 31 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 38 |
| 6 | Sydney II | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 34 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 36 |
| 7 | Central Coast II | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 35 | 39 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 17 | -4 | 33 |
| 8 | NWS Spirit | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 37 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -7 | 32 |
| 9 | Sydney United | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 29 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 31 |
| 10 | Wollongong Wolves | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 23 | 3 | 29 |
| 11 | Sydney Olympic | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 38 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 22 | -7 | 27 |
| 12 | Sutherland Sharks | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | -10 | 27 |
| 13 | Manly United | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 26 |
| 14 | Mt Druitt Town | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 24 | 40 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 21 | -16 | 21 |
| 15 | Western Sydney W. II | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 35 | 49 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 27 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 22 | -14 | 19 |
| 16 | Bulls Academy | 23 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 46 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 28 | -25 | 12 |
