Big Bash League
Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades — Prediction Correct ✅
ST Sydney Thunder
54%
WINNER VS
MR Melbourne Renegades
46%
Sydney Showground Stadium,
Our pre-match predictionAnalysis by CricketPrediction.com
✅ Prediction Correct
We Predicted
Sydney Thunder
at 54% confidence
Actual Result
Sydney Thunder won
📝 Pre-Match Analysis
Result: Sydney Thunder won by 4 wickets (DLS) (140/6 vs 170/8)
Our Prediction: Sydney Thunder — Correct
Pre-match analysis published on 12 January 2026:
As tight as they come. Sydney Thunder get the nod by the slimmest margin.The pitch at Sydney Showground Stadium has played fairly, giving both approaches an equal shot.
Sydney Thunder have been devastating in the powerplay, averaging 8.58 runs per over with the bat. Early wickets are Melbourne Renegades's strength - 6.97 economy with the new ball.
The middle overs belong to Melbourne Renegades - they average 8.0 RPO in that crucial 7-15 period.
Melbourne Renegades have the edge in the death overs, with bowlers going at just 8.08.
The prediction: Sydney Thunder to win at 54% probability.
