Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2019-01-18
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
2018-12-26
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2018-04-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
2018-01-10
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 27 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 25 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 18 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #6 |
| 1 | Points | 5 |
| 3 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 6 |
| 8 | Conceded | 4 |
| -5 | GD | +2 |
| 0.33 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 0% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 6th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Brody Burkitt | 2 G |
| Joey Garuccio | 1 G |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Nicolas Milanovic | 2 G |
| Brandon Borrello | 2 G |
| Miguel Di Pizio | 1 G |
| German Ferreyra | 1 G |
| Atiya Waraga | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Adelaide United FC to score. At the same time, Western Sydney Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Western Sydney Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' The Spain Oriol Riera breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 0-1!
- 17' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ryan Kitto makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 49' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western Sydney Wanderers FC backline.
- 54' Assisted by Tate Russell with the perfectly-timed delivery and Roly Bonevacia makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 59' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 64' The 34-year-old Craig Goodwin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 68' A tactical swap from Western Sydney Wanderers FC — Mitchell Duke on, Bruce Kamau off on 68 minutes.
- 71' Abraham Majok adds to his 0 season tally! Western Sydney Wanderers FC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- 73' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Mirko Boland is replaced by Ken Ilso.
- 76' Poor challenge from Brendan Hamill. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 77' A tactical swap from Western Sydney Wanderers FC — Alexander Baumjohann on, Oriol Riera off on 77 minutes.
- 81' Rashid Mahazi is replacing Jordan O'Doherty for the Western Sydney Wanderers FC side.
- 85' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carlo Armiento is hanging Ryan Kitto on the field on 85 minute.
- 86' Tate Russell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 89' Adelaide United FC make a change. Jordan Elsey trudges off to be replaced by Michael Marrone on 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee shows Western Sydney Wanderers FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 1-3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
-
23
Jordan Elsey ↓ Michael Marrone 89'
- 8
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↓ Carlo Armiento 85'
- 4
- 14
-
31
Mirko Boland ↓ Ken Ilso 73'
- 11
- 19
Bench
- 1
-
2
Michael Marrone ↑ 89'
- 16
-
10
Ken Ilso ↑ 73'
-
32
Carlo Armiento ↑ 85'
Coach
Marco Kurz
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Bruce Kamau ↓ Mitch Duke 68'
- 21
- 8
- 20
- 5
- 17
- 28
- 49
- 9
- 13
- 33
Bench
-
10
Alexander Baumjohann ↑ 77'
-
22
Rashid Mahazi ↑ 81'
- 40
- 14
-
12
Mitch Duke ↑ 68'
Coach
Markus Babbel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Kitto | 5 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 5 |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 |
| Craig Goodwin | 4 |
| Oriol Riera | 3 |
| Simon Cox | 3 |
| Mitch Duke | 3 |
| Nicolai Muller | 3 |
Head to Head
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2019-01-18
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
2018-12-26
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2018-04-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
2018-01-10
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
Adelaide United FC Form
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-02-09
Melbourne City FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-02-02
Adelaide United FC
4–3
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2019-01-27
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-01-23
Perth Glory FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-01-18
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-02-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-02-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–5
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-01-25
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2019-01-22
Melbourne City FC
4–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-01-18
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.55
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
71%
Adelaide United FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 1
7.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.9%
1 – 4
4.5%
0 – 1
4.4%
2 – 4
3.3%
0 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 20% | 40% |
| +1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +2 | 60% | 17% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

