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Australia New South Wales NPL

Sydney FC YouthSydney FC Youth2-1Rockdale IlindenRockdale Ilinden

Full-timeKick-off: Friday, 21 August 2026 at 09:30Venue: Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre

Prediction Review

Our prediction
Rockdale Ilinden8200%
Expected Score: 0-1
Actual result
Sydney FC Youth
2-1

Match Analysis

Rockdale Ilinden heavy favourites at Sydney FC Youth

Overview

Round 29 of the Australia New South Wales NPL sees Sydney FC Youth host Rockdale Ilinden at Rockdale Ilinden Sports Centre. The model gives the visitors an 82% win probability and projects a 0-1 scoreline. No prior meetings between the sides are on record.

Home Side Form

Sydney FC Youth have one point from their last two home games, failing to score in either. Their recent five-match run reads LDLDD, with averages of 0.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game. They last played on 2026-08-14 and have seven days' rest.

Away Side Form

Rockdale Ilinden split their last two away games, winning one and losing one, while averaging three goals scored and one conceded. Their recent five-match form is LLDLW, with 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per game. Their last match was on 2026-08-16, five days before this fixture.

Head-to-Head Record

There are no prior meetings between Sydney FC Youth and Rockdale Ilinden on record. With such a small sample, head-to-head history offers no guide to this match.

Home & Away Splits

Sydney FC Youth have struggled at home of late, with no wins and no goals in their last two games there. Rockdale Ilinden's last two away games produced a win and a loss, with an average of three goals scored per game.

Key Factors

Rest days differ, with the home side having seven days since their last match and the away side five. The home team's lack of scoring is a notable factor, as they have failed to score in their last two home outings. The model's confidence is medium, and the absence of head-to-head history adds uncertainty.

What the Model Says

The model gives Rockdale Ilinden an 82% win probability, with the draw at 15.7% and a home win at just 2.2%. The projected scoreline is 0-1, and the most likely exact scorelines are 0-1, 0-2 and 0-3. The model expects about 2.13 total goals, with a 62.7% chance of at least two goals, but only a 12% chance that both teams score. The away side is projected to win by two or more goals in 54.8% of simulations, and by exactly one goal in 27.3%.

Verdict

All data points to a Rockdale Ilinden victory, with the home side's scoring struggles and poor recent home form being decisive. The medium confidence level and lack of head-to-head meetings mean an upset would require Sydney FC Youth to reverse their recent trajectory sharply.

Last updated: 2026-08-21 06:42:10

Sydney FC YouthSydney FC Youth
vs
Rockdale IlindenRockdale Ilinden
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
League Standing
No top-flight data (newly promoted)
Attack
Defence
Efficiency
1W 1D 1L
Home · 33.3%
Home / Away Record
1W 0D 2L
Away · 33.3%
Recent Form

Head to Head

Sydney FC Youth 1Draw 00 Rockdale Ilinden
  • 2026-08-212 - 1Home

FAQ

What was the final score of Sydney FC Youth vs Rockdale Ilinden?
The match finished Sydney FC Youth 2-1 Rockdale Ilinden (full-time).

Notes & Limitations

  • Based on current null season
  • One or both sides lack top-flight history. Figures are adjusted from lower-division data and carry reduced confidence.
  • This analysis does not account for injuries, suspensions or confirmed line-ups.
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