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Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix Preview & Tips - Sydney tipped to stay perfect at home in the A-League

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Last updated: 14 Jan 2026
Ben Darvill 14 Jan 2026
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  • Sydney FC have won all three of their home games in the A-League 
  • Wellington Phoenix have lost two of their last three on the road 
  • Preview, stats & head to head
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Sydney FC are tipped to win again this week (Getty Images)
Sydney FC are tipped to win again this week (Getty Images)

Sydney FC vs Wellington Phoenix Preview & Tips 


Sydney FC arrive for their latest A-League match on the back of a two-game unbeaten run that was extended with a comfortable 3-0 win over Macarthur. 

Wellington Phoenix also arrive on the back of a two-game unbeaten run, with a 2-2 draw with Adelaide United ensuring their start to 2026 has been a good one. 

  • Sydney FC are perfect at home this season (P3, W3)
  • The Phoenix have lost two of their last three on the road (W1)

Head To Head


Sydney FC have won four of their last 10 against their opponents, with the Phoenix winning three times and three matches ending as draws. 

Sydney FC Form 


Sydney FC have impressed this season, winning seven of their opening 11 matches on their way to a haul of 22 points for the season so far. 

While Sydney FC currently sit two points short of leaders Auckland FC, the former has a game in hand, meaning victory in this one will help to pile the pressure on the top side. 

Three wins from their opening three home games is impressive, while they are yet to concede a goal on their own patch, scoring seven of their own. While Wellington Phoenix have been in good form in 2026, I predict that Sydney will prove they are a class above the travelling side. 

Wellington Phoenix Form 


Wellington Phoenix ground out a 2-2 draw against Adelaide United in their last home match as they made it two without defeat in the A-League in 2026. 

Their four-point haul means they currently sit in 10th on the ladder. The 15 points they have collected means they are just two short of Melbourne City in sixth, with a shot at the off-season still very much on the cards. 

While the Phoenix have proved a tough nut to crack following the turn of the year, this match against a genuine title contender will more than likely end in defeat as they slip to a third loss in their last four away games. 

Verdict

I am backing Sydney FC to come away with all three points as they end Wellington's unbeaten run in 2026. 

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