Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
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' Three points are at stake. Adelaide United FC host Western United FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Max Burgess has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 12' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Filip Kurto by Ryan Scott on 12 minute.
- 17' Western United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 17.
- 18' Brilliant from the ! Besart Berisha makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 18.
- 23' 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.
- 25' What composure from Riley McGree! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' A goal from the Italy international Alessandro Diamanti! He fires home on 32 to make it 1-2!
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' What a strike from Max Burgess! The score is 1-3.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Western United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Kristian Opseth. He replaces Nikola Mileusnic on 46 minute.
- 48' GOAL! Connor Pain scores on 48. Assisted by Alessandro Diamanti
- 53' Paul Izzo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 56' Besart Berisha with the second goal in the match!
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. Adelaide United FC and Western United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Maria departs to be replaced by Ryan Kitto.
- 70' Ryan Scott is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Adelaide United FC so far.
- 71' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Mohamed Toure on, Stefan Mauk off on 71 minutes.
- 72' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Apostolos Stamatelopoulos is hanging Besart Berisha on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marko Rudan might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 87' Western United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 88' The crowd applauds Connor Pain as he leaves the pitch. Joshua Cavallo steps in for Western United FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Western United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Michael Maria ↓ Ryan Kitto 65'
-
6
Stefan Mauk ↓ Mohamed Toure 71'
- 10
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 4
- 27
- 17
- 14
- 8
Bench
- 2
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 65'
- 31
-
11
Kristian Opseth ↑ 46'
- 40
-
49
Mohamed Toure ↑ 71'
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Joshua Cavallo 88'
- 19
- 4
-
1
Filip Kurto ↓ Ryan Scott 12'
- 18
- 6
- 14
- 21
- 10
- 22
Bench
- 15
- 9
- 5
-
17
Joshua Cavallo ↑ 88'
- 12
- 25
-
30
Ryan Scott ↑ 12'
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–5 not predicted1 – 5Actual
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.