The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Leichhardt Tigers at 1.86 — an implied 50% chance. The draw defied it.

• Sydney United: opened 3.00, closed 3.85 (24%)
• Leichhardt Tigers: opened 2.03, closed 1.86 (50%)
• Draw: opened 3.65, closed 3.55 (26%)

The total closed at 2.5 (Over 1.82 / Under 1.97); the 6-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Leichhardt Tigers 1 - 1 Sydney United.

Sydney United — recent form

• 2026-08-09Wollongong Wolves 1-2 Sydney United
• 2026-08-02Sydney United 2-0 Northern Spirit
• 2026-07-25St George City FA 1-0 Sydney United
• 2026-07-05Blacktown City 0-0 Sydney United
• 2026-06-26Sydney FC 1-0 Sydney United

Leichhardt Tigers — recent form

• 2026-08-02Sydney Olympic 1-3 Leichhardt Tigers
• 2026-07-25Leichhardt Tigers 4-1 Unsw
• 2026-06-28Leichhardt Tigers 0-2 Rockdale City Suns
• 2026-06-21Blacktown City 1-3 Leichhardt Tigers