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Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2019-20
Adelaide United FC
1 – 5
Full Time
Western United FC
Sat 7 Mar 2020 · 06:00 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45+7' · FT 45+3'

Overview

Match Preview

Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew Cream
  • Referee Daniel Elder
  • Referee Stephen Lucas
  • Referee Paul Cetrangolo
  • Referee Kate Jacewicz

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

7
2
3
Adelaide United FC 12 games · Avg 4.1 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-03-07 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Western United FC 2020-01-26 Western United FC 3–4 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar Western United FC H 1–5 L
29 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 1–2 L
21 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–5 L
14 Feb Central Coast Mariners FC H 2–0 W
08 Feb Brisbane Roar FC A 1–2 L
01 Feb Melbourne City FC H 3–1 W
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Mar Adelaide United FC A 5–1 W
01 Mar Central Coast Mariners FC H 6–2 W
21 Feb Wellington Phoenix FC A 0–2 L
16 Feb Brisbane Roar FC H 0–1 L
01 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC A 0–0 D
26 Jan Adelaide United FC H 3–4 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Connor Pain made 208 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 12' Western United FC ring the changes. Filip Kurto has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Scott to step up.
  • 17' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marko Rudan might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 18' Magnificent from Besart Berisha! That is 30 goals in 335 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 23' Paul Izzo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' Assisted by Nikola Mileusnic with the perfectly-timed delivery and Riley McGree makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 32' Magnificent from Alessandro Diamanti! That is 11 goals in 150 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 37' Adelaide United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western United FC's shape.
  • 38' Max Burgess is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 46 minute. Nikola Mileusnic leaves to be changed by Kristian Opseth.
  • 48' What a strike from Connor Pain! The score is 1-4.
  • 53' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 53.
  • 56' Besart Berisha with the second goal in the match!
  • 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 65' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Maria departs to be replaced by Ryan Kitto.
  • 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Mohamed Toure. He replaces Stefan Mauk on 71 minute.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Besart Berisha as he leaves the pitch. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos steps in for Western United FC.
  • 77' Australia international Stefan Mauk has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 82' 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.
  • 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ryan Scott, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 88' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Connor Pain by Joshua Cavallo on 88 minute.
  • Another three points for Western United FC.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gertjan Verbeek

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marko Rudan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Zach Clough 4
Nestor Irankunda 4
Besart Berisha 4
Hiroshi Ibusuki 3
Connor Pain 3
Dylan Pierias 2
Ryan Kitto 2
Noah Botic 2

Head to Head

2020-03-07 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Western United FC 2020-01-26 Western United FC 3–4 Adelaide United FC

Adelaide United FC Form

2020-03-07 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Western United FC L 2020-02-29 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC L 2020-02-21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 5–2 Adelaide United FC L 2020-02-14 Adelaide United FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2020-02-08 Brisbane Roar FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC L 2020-02-01 Adelaide United FC 3–1 Melbourne City FC W

Western United FC Form

2020-03-07 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Western United FC W 2020-03-01 Western United FC 6–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2020-02-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–0 Western United FC L 2020-02-16 Western United FC 0–1 Brisbane Roar FC L 2020-02-01 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–0 Western United FC D 2020-01-26 Western United FC 3–4 Adelaide United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6 Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.09 Western United FC xG
I would bet for: Adelaide United FC or Western United FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Adelaide United FC32% Draw24% Western United FC44%
Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 50%
50%
± 4.5 31%
69%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Western United FC
68%
Adelaide United FC or Western United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Adelaide United FC24% Draw39% Western United FC37%
Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.8%
0 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 0
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap Adelaide United FC covers Push Western United FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 15% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 19% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 15% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.