Sydney vs Melbourne Phoenix Prediction 5 January 2026
📢What tactical schemes can be used against zone defense? Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix will show us their offensive options as they clash on 5 January at 08:30 in the "NBL" tournament. The favorite for the match is the Sydney Kings team, and the victory of each side is rated as follows: against . We will analyze how accurate the bookmakers' ratings are in our prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Sydney Kings and South East Melbourne Phoenix:
- played 22 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 16 for today's home team and 6 for the guests;
- the home team averages 97.95 points per match, the guests - 92.55;
- average total match points - 190.5.
The last confrontation took place on 23 October 2025 at the venue of South East Melbourne Phoenix and ended with a score of 112:95.
Head-to-head statistics Sydney - Melbourne Phoenix
Sydney Kings Team Overview
📊The Sydney Kings team went through the last ten-game stretch, leaving behind a trail of splendid games and unforgettable moments. 7 wins and 3 losses are the figures that can be seen in this segment in the post-match protocols.
🏀The athletes demonstrated outstanding offensive qualities, scoring 967 points during this time, and maintaining an average score of 96.7 points per game. This result is not only due to individual skill but also the skillful combination of efforts by the entire team.
🚧The defense also deserves attention, as with 84.4 points conceded, the team confirmed its reliability and cohesion in defensive actions. Every mistake in defense was thoroughly analyzed to improve the game.
❕The successes at the home venue are especially noteworthy, where 104.75 points were scored in the last 10 matches. This speaks to the team's extraordinary ability to interact and dominate when they play at home.
Match Results: Sydney Kings
South East Melbourne Phoenix Team Overview
📊Playing away always poses special challenges, but the team South East Melbourne Phoenix managed to overcome them with dignity, achieving 6 victories in a stretch of 10 matches. These achievements were made possible not only by the individual skills of the players but also by their ability to work as a single organism.
🏀The total number of points scored over the same period - 956 points - highlights the efficiency of the team's attack, which does not lose its potential even in the absence of home support.
🚧The defensive play, with the team averaging 87.5 points conceded, deserves special attention. In away matches, where every detail matters, the club demonstrated high concentration and mutual support.
Match Results: South East Melbourne Phoenix
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 4; for the visitors on the road - 5;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 48;
- Today's home team averages 24.91, while the visitors average 23.09.
First Quarter Stats: Sydney Kings (home) vs South East Melbourne Phoenix (away)
- Tournament matches played: 11 vs 12;
- Number of wins: 4 (36.36%) vs 6 (50%);
- Number of losses: 7 (63.64%) vs 6 (50%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 22.45 vs 22.08;
- Average points conceded: 23.27 vs 23.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 7 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 47.6 (scored - 25.4, conceded - 22.2) vs 46 (scored - 23.2, conceded - 22.8).
- Sydney Kings scored over 23.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 games (NBL).
Match Result Prediction
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 22;
- Home team wins - 16, away team wins - 6.
Total Goals Prediction
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 97.95, for the away team - 92.55;
- average total points in H2H matches - 190.5.
Statistics: Sydney Kings vs South East Melbourne Phoenix
- average total in the tournament: 179.92 vs 185.11;
- average total points scored: 93.4 vs 96.81;
- average total points conceded: 86.52 vs 88.3;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 48.24 vs 48.33;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 44.36 vs 47.89;
- Sydney Kings: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 93.27;
- South East Melbourne Phoenix: average total points scored away in the tournament - 95;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 96.7 (home - 104.75) vs 95.6 (away - 96.8).
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Betting Tips: Sydney Kings - South East Melbourne Phoenix
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