SYDNEY FC VS WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS

Both teams enter this derby off the back of wins. Sydney triumphed 2-1 over Melbourne Victory while the Wanderers came out best in a 4-3 goal fest against Perth Glory.

There’s playing for pride and then there’s playing for pride in a derby, this is exactly what the Wanderers will be doing against Sydney FC.

The Sky Blues still have everything to play for with a potential record-equalling third premiership up for grabs if they beat the Wanderers and Canberra beats Brisbane.

Sydney FC has won the past three derbies and hasn’t lost its last eight W-League matches after starting the season with a 0-3 loss.

Western Sydney has conceded a third of their goals against in the last five minutes of the game. Down the front end of the pitch, they will take confidence from their goal scoring efforts last round as they look for only their second ever derby win.

Sydney FC truly has come a long way since its poor start to the season. They have conceded the second equal fewest goals in the league and have a shooting accuracy over 50 percent.

Historically and given their more recent fortunes, Sydney should come out on top but stranger things have happened in the W-League.

Player to watch: Chloe Logarzo looked lively last week, scoring against the Victory and along with the other members of Sydney’s forward line, will look to continue the teams excellent run of form.

Last time they met: Sydney won 3-1 in the first derby of the season via a Remy Siemsen double and a Lisa De Vanna goal.

Head to Head:  Played 11 | 9 wins (SYD) | 1 win (WSW) | 1 Draw

 

Sydney FC

Western Sydney Wanderers

Team Form: 

 W (MVC), W (PER), D (NEW), W (ADL), W (CBR) W (PER), D (MVC), L (CBR), L (MCY), W (ADL)

In:

 Ally GREEN (promoted), Kylie LEDBROOK (return from suspension) Chloe O'BRIEN (promoted), Alexandra HUYNH (promoted)

Out:

 NIL NIL

Unavailable:

 Amy HARRISON (knee) NIL