A-League: Melbourne City versus Sydney FC. Melbourne City, currently ninth in the A-League, has been struggling this season. They are winless in their last four matches and have only one home win in four games. Their attacking and defensive performances have been weak, and they are significantly impacted by the absence of 7-8 key players due to injuries. Sydney FC sits second in the standings. They have won six of their nine matches, showing solid offense and defense. They are reasonably strong away from home. They have only one midfield player out injured, so their squad is relatively complete. However, Sydney FC has historically struggled against Melbourne City. This match presents a clear contrast in current form and squad availability. Sydney FC's win rate this season is 66.7%, with a 50% win rate away from home, indicating strong market confidence. They have the second-best defensive record in the league, conceding only 0.78 goals per game, demonstrating significant resilience. Melbourne City has been affected by a congested schedule in the AFC Champions League, going winless in their last four matches across all competitions. Their home win rate is only 25%. Although they have higher ball possession, their conversion rate is low, and they have clear vulnerabilities in set-piece defense. Despite Sydney FC's historical disadvantage, their form has improved significantly this season, displaying balanced offense and defense and strong adaptability in away games. Facing a struggling home team with numerous injuries, Sydney FC is well-positioned to secure an unbeaten result. Prediction: Sydney FC +0.25 Score Predictions: 1-1, 1-2. Goal Total: 2-3 goals. Corner prediction: Over 9 corners.