SYDNEY (Interstat) — Sydney looks to continue its climb up the A-League table when it hosts a struggling Melbourne Victory side on Saturday.

The match at Allianz Stadium pits two teams on divergent paths. Sydney (4-2-0) enters with momentum from a three-match winning streak, outscoring opponents 8-1 in that span. Their most recent result was a 2-0 victory over Macarthur on Nov. 8.

Conversely, Melbourne Victory (1-2-2) is seeking to rebound from a 2-0 derby loss to Melbourne City on Nov. 8. Their form has been inconsistent, with a 2-0 win over Perth Glory on Oct. 31 preceded by a 5-2 defeat to Newcastle Jets.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the contest is projected to end in a 1-1 draw.

Following this match, Sydney will prepare for a derby against Western Sydney Wanderers on Nov. 29. Melbourne Victory’s next fixture is a road match against Brisbane Roar on Nov. 28. The two sides will meet again in Melbourne on Jan. 26, 2026.