Adelaide United FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Lance Greenshields
- Referee Greg Taylor
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Mar | Sydney FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Western United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #7 |
| 43 | Points | 34 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 7 / 10 |
| 46 | Scored | 37 |
| 36 | Conceded | 44 |
| +10 | GD | -7 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.31 |
| 46% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season
Macarthur FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Macarthur FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Macarthur FC
| Harry Sawyer | 6 G | 1 A |
| Mitchell Duke | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luke Vickery | 5 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Macarthur FC.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 3 times this season with Macarthur FC winning 33.33% of all matches.
- 15' Adelaide United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Tomi Juric on 15.
- 20' Benat has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' The whistle greets Aleksandar Jovanovic as he departs to be replaced by Antony Golec.
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Matt Derbyshire gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Adelaide United FC and Macarthur FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 43' Ben Halloran was booked on 43.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 58' Adelaide United FC have won 368 goals from 233 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' The whistle greets Jake Hollmann as he departs to be replaced by Charles M'Mombwa.
- 65' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Juande gets a Yellow card.
- 70' Lachlan Rose is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
- 72' Against the run of play, Craig Goodwin has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 74' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 74 minute. Tomi Juric leaves to be changed by Al Hassan Toure.
- 76' Macarthur FC ring the changes. Antonis Martis has done his job and it is now time for Susaeta to step up.
- 81' Ben Halloran is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 86' Jonny Yull is ready to make an impact after coming on for Stefan Mauk at the 86 minute mark.
- 88' Macarthur FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' A change in the Adelaide United FC ranks — Joe Caletti exits the field as Ryan Kitto enters on 90.
- Macarthur FC will have plenty to reflect on. Adelaide United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Joe Caletti ↓ Ryan Kitto 90'
-
8
Stefan Mauk C ↓ Jonny Yull 86'
- 46
- 28
- 23
- 4
- 11
- 26
-
9
Tomi Juric ↓ Al Hassan Toure 74'
- 27
- 3
Bench
- 2
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 90'
- 24
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 74'
- 34
- 33
-
37
Jonny Yull ↑ 86'
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 11
- 5
- 6
-
15
Alex Susnjar ↓ James Meredith 76'
-
29
Antonis Martis ↓ Susaeta 76'
- 27
- 21
- 31
Bench
-
12
James Meredith ↑ 76'
-
33
Susaeta ↑ 76'
-
3
Antony Golec ↑ 24'
- 16
-
24
Charles M'Mombwa ↑ 62'
- 22
-
9
Milislav Popovic ↑ 76'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Derbyshire | 4 |
| Zach Clough | 4 |
| Valere Germain | 3 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
| Anselmo | 2 |
| Ben Halloran | 2 |
| Apostolos Giannou | 2 |
| Luke Brattan | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2021-04-14
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
2021-04-10
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2021-04-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-03-28
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Sydney FC
W
2021-03-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-13
Melbourne Victory FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
W
Macarthur FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.13
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Macarthur FC
46%
Adelaide United FC or Macarthur FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
3.5%
4 – 1
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 21% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.