Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Scott Edeling
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-10
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2021-02-27
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
2020-02-21
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
5–2
Adelaide United FC
2019-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 05 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 19 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #12 |
| 43 | Points | 21 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 15 |
| 46 | Scored | 27 |
| 36 | Conceded | 43 |
| +10 | GD | -16 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 0.81 |
| 46% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 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
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ 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 |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Bozhidar Kraev | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ryan Fraser | 4 G | 3 A |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Coopers Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Adelaide United FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 5' Bernie Ibini-Isei, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 11' Goal! Tomi Juric scores his 8 goal in 11 matches.
- 16' Joe Gauci needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Halloran, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 8 goals in the last 7 games.
- 26' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' Louis D'Arrigo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 30.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Louis D'Arrigo.
- 46' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Tomi Juric by Al Hassan Toure on 46 minute.
- 51' Mark Natta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western Sydney Wanderers FC tonight.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Bernie Ibini-Isei comes on to replace James Troisi.
- 61' Simon Cox is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thomas Aquilina at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' GOAL! Simon Cox fires home to make it 1-1!
- 69' Sensational shot from Simon Cox. Western Sydney Wanderers FC is back in the lead.
- 74' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 77' Mark Natta is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 80' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Mitch Duke is replaced by Tass Mourdoukoutas on 80 minute.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Ryan Strain argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Kitto is hanging Craig Goodwin on the field on 84 minute.
- 87' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Al Hassan Toure has done his job and it is now time for Pacifique Niyongabire to step up.
- 90' Poor challenge from Joshua Cavallo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 90 minute. Patrick Ziegler leaves to be changed by Kwame Yeboah.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 46
- 28
- 23
- 4
- 6
-
11
Craig Goodwin ↓ Ryan Kitto 84'
- 26
-
9
Tomi Juric ↓ Al Hassan Toure 46'
- 27
- 3
Bench
- 18
- 2
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 84'
- 24
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 46'
- 34
- 33
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 17
-
34
Patrick Ziegler ↓ Kwame Yeboah 90'
- 30
-
12
Mitch Duke ↓ Tass Mourdoukoutas 80'
- 2
- 18
- 29
- 33
- 39
Bench
-
10
Simon Cox ↑ 60'
- 27
- 40
- 8
-
6
Tass Mourdoukoutas ↑ 80'
-
11
Kwame Yeboah ↑ 90'
-
9
Bernie Ibini-Isei ↑ 60'
Coach
Carl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Kitto | 5 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 5 |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 |
| Craig Goodwin | 4 |
| Mitch Duke | 3 |
| Nicolai Muller | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Oriol Riera | 3 |
Head to Head
2021-04-10
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2021-02-27
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
2020-02-21
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
5–2
Adelaide United FC
2019-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Adelaide United FC Form
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
2021-03-05
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2021-04-10
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2021-04-06
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2021-04-03
Brisbane Roar FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2021-03-26
Melbourne City FC
4–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2021-03-19
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–0
Perth Glory FC
W
2021-03-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.02
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
50%
Adelaide United FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 21% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

