Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
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
2024-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2024-11-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
2024-02-24
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2023-12-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–0
Adelaide United FC
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Nov | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 22 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Nov | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Sydney FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 08 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 4–1 | W |
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' Three points are at stake. adelaide united fc host western sydney wanderers fc — let the battle begin!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering western sydney wanderers fc that had 209 games and scored 316 goals.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Gabriel Cleur has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Jack Clisby has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 31' What a strike from Ethan Alagich! The score is 0-1.
- 34' Archie Goodwin does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
- 39' Joshua Brillante has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 214 appearances.
- 44' western sydney wanderers fc seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Antonsson makes it 0-3.
- 47' That looks like a foul for a card for Gabriel Cleur.
- 49' What a strike from Brandon Borrello! The score is 0-4.
- 54' Both keepers have barely been tested. adelaide united fc and western sydney wanderers fc are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both adelaide united fc and western sydney wanderers fc are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 62' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Marcus Antonsson is replaced by Zac Sapsford on 62 minute.
- 67' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Archie Goodwin by Austin Ayoubi on 68 minute.
- 73' The travelling western sydney wanderers fc supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 75' Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mata is hanging Joshua Brillante on the field on 75 minute.
- 79' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Aydan Hammond comes on to replace Gabriel Cleur.
- 80' That looks like a foul for a card for Ryan Kitto.
- 82' Against the run of play, Bozhidar Kraev has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 85' Yaya Dukuly is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ben Folami at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Ben Folami ↓ Yaya Dukuly 85'
- 10
- 6
- 7
- 20
- 1
- 14
- 3
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↓ Austin Ayoubi 68'
- 55
- 51
Bench
-
19
Yaya Dukuly ↑ 85'
- 40
- 8
- 36
- 12
-
42
Austin Ayoubi ↑ 68'
- 44
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Gabriel Cleur ↓ Aydan Hammond 79'
- 26
- 20
- 19
-
9
Marcus Antonsson ↓ Zac Sapsford 62'
- 13
- 14
-
25
Joshua Brillante ↓ Mata 75'
- 4
- 18
- 5
Bench
-
64
Mata ↑ 75'
-
23
Bozhidar Kraev ↑ 62'
- 30
-
7
Zac Sapsford ↑ 62'
-
21
Aydan Hammond ↑ 79'
- 27
- 41
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
2024-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2024-11-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
2024-02-24
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2023-12-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–0
Adelaide United FC
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
Adelaide United FC Form
2024-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-12-20
Adelaide United FC
3–3
Sydney FC
D
2024-12-13
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-12-07
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-11-29
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2024-11-23
Brisbane Roar FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2024-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2024-12-22
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2024-12-14
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2024-11-30
Melbourne City FC
0–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2024-11-23
Sydney FC
4–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-11-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.64
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 4.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
75%
Adelaide United FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
7.1%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 1
4.7%
1 – 4
4.7%
0 – 1
4%
2 – 4
3.5%
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 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 20% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 17% | 24% |
| +2.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

