The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Melbourne Victory at 2.48 — an implied 37% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Sydney FC: opened 2.01, closed 2.60 (36%)
• Draw: opened 3.50, closed 3.45 (27%)
• Melbourne Victory: opened 3.15, closed 2.48 (37%)

The total closed at 2.5 (Over 1.72 / Under 2.14); the 2-goal final went Under.

Half-time: Sydney FC 0 - 1 Melbourne Victory.

Melbourne Victory — recent form

• 2026-08-23Manningham United Blues 0-3 Melbourne Victory
• 2026-08-19Leichhardt Tigers 0-1 Melbourne Victory
• 2026-08-17Melbourne Victory 0-1 Northcote City
• 2026-08-03Melbourne Victory 1-0 FC Melbourne Srbija
• 2026-07-27Melbourne Victory 1-0 North Sunshine Eagles SC

Sydney FC — recent form

• 2026-09-06APIA LEICHHARDT TIGERS 0-1 Sydney FC
• 2026-09-03Marconi Stallions FC 1-2 Sydney FC
• 2026-08-30Sydney Olympic 1-3 Sydney FC
• 2026-08-30Sydney Olympic 1-1 Sydney FC
• 2026-08-21Sydney FC 2-1 Rockdale City Suns