Sydney FC star Milos Ninkovic has predicted a top-four finish for their local rivals ahead of their first derby of the A-League season.

Leading into Saturday's clash at Bankwest Stadium, the Western Sydney Wanderers and the Sky Blues are the only clubs to have won their first two matches.

Turnaround: Wanderers coach Markus Babbel. Credit:Getty

The reigning A-League champions have been the dominant soccer force in Sydney in recent times, given the Wanderers have missed the finals in back-to-back seasons.

But Western Sydney coach Markus Babbel has made some shrewd signings for the 2019-20 campaign, including German forward Alex Meier, prompting veteran Sydney playmaker Ninkovic to predict a resurgence.