Melbourne City FC vs Sydney FC (31 Oct): kick-off time, venue, line-ups

Melbourne City FC vs Sydney FC (A-League Men): kick-off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 07:00 (Douala time), at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne. Line-ups, TV channel, live score and prediction.

Date & time

Saturday 31 October 2026 at 07:00 (Douala time)06:00 GMT

Venue

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, MelbourneAustralia

Competition

A-League Men

TV

ESPN+ (United States)

Line-ups

Official line-ups are released about 1 hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Recent form

Melbourne City FC

DL

• D 1-1 at Melbourne Victory · 24 Oct
• L 1-3 at Auckland FC · 17 Oct

Sydney FC

WD

• W 2-1 vs Adelaide United · 25 Oct
• D 0-0 vs Western Sydney Wanderers · 16 Oct

Source: ESPN.

Melbourne City FC vs Sydney FC prediction

All predictions

Sat 31 Oct 07:00 Melbourne City FC Sydney FC

28%27%45%

Draw or Sydney FC 72% Score 1-1 +2.5 42% BTTS 47%

128%

N27%

245%

+1.568%

+2.542%

+3.521%

BTTS47%

Not both53%

Half-time

122%

N45%

232%

Probabilities: Melbourne City FC 28%, draw 27%, Sydney FC 45%. Most likely score: 1-1. Over 2.5 goals: 42%. Both teams to score: 47%. Our pick: Draw or Sydney FC.

Most likely scores: 1-1 (13 %), 0-1 (13 %), 1-0 (9 %). Our method

FAQ

What time is Melbourne City FC – Sydney FC?

Melbourne City FC – Sydney FC kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 07:00 (Douala time), which is 06:00 GMT.

Where is Melbourne City FC – Sydney FC being played?

The match is played at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne.

What competition is Melbourne City FC – Sydney FC in?

A-League Men.

Where can I watch Melbourne City FC – Sydney FC on TV?

US broadcasters: ESPN+. In Africa, coverage depends on the rights bought in each country: check your provider's schedule (Canal+, beIN Sports, StarTimes, SuperSport…).

What is the prediction for Melbourne City FC vs Sydney FC?

Probabilities: Melbourne City FC 28%, draw 27%, Sydney FC 45%. Most likely score: 1-1. Over 2.5 goals: 42%. Both teams to score: 47%. Our pick: Draw or Sydney FC.

Match data: ESPN, updated automatically. Last updated : —