Kevin Muscat's high-flying Victory side are the only undefated team left this season, after Sydney were beaten by league leaders Perth Glory.
Victory sit second to Glory, who are top by a point, heading into round 10.
"Coming here they'll be quite tough to break down," he said on Tuesday.
"They play very narrow between the lines. We've got to patient. If we play to our strength there's no reason we can't come away with the three points this Saturday."
Graham Arnold's Sydney have been affected by injuries, with Corey Gameiro and Ali Abbas both sidelined for the rest of the season.
Phil Stubbins' Newcastle Jets are winless and second-last ahead of a tough trip to Perth on Friday.
Phil Moss' position at the helm of Central Coast Mariners may be questioned further if they are beaten by Wellington Phoenix on Saturday.
Ernie Merrick's men have won back-to-back games, with Nathan Burns leading the golden boot standings with eight goals.
It will mark captain Matt Smith's final game for the Roar, who sold the defender to Thai club Bangkok Glass for an undisclosed fee.
