Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Anton Shchetinin
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
- Referee Kate Jacewicz
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Western United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Brody Burkitt | 2 G |
| Joey Garuccio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Adelaide United FC and Western United FC has kicked off!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' The referee has no hesitation. Victor Sanchez is booked for Western United FC — Yellow card on 15.
- 16' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Louis D'Arrigo.
- 21' Western United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 26' Dylan Pierias, a Australia , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' Australia international Ryan Strain has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 5 assists in the Array this season.
- 32' Ben Halloran is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 36' Western United FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 36.
- 41' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Craig Goodwin gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Adelaide United FC make a change. Louis D'Arrigo trudges off to be replaced by Kusini Yengi on 46 minutes.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Besart Berisha is replaced by Brendan Hamill.
- 59' Joshua Cavallo makes way for Ryan Kitto at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 69' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 72' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Tomi Juric has done his job and it is now time for Al Hassan Toure to step up.
- 77' Lachlan Wales has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 78' The Australia Dylan Pierias breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 0-1!
- 83' The referee shows Adelaide United FC player a Yellow card on 83.
- 84' Mohamed Toure is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 89' Supporters expect more eagerness from Louis D'Arrigo, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 90' Al Hassan Toure was booked on 90.
- 90' Another change for Western United FC made on 90 minute. Connor Pain leaves to be changed by Ivan Vujica.
- The final score is 0-0.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 46
- 28
- 23
- 4
-
6
Louis D'Arrigo ↓ Yengi Kusini 46'
-
11
Craig Goodwin ↓ Mohamed Toure 72'
- 26
-
9
Tomi Juric ↓ Al Hassan Toure 72'
-
27
Joshua Cavallo ↓ Ryan Kitto 59'
- 3
Bench
- 18
- 2
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 59'
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↑ 72'
-
29
Yengi Kusini ↑ 46'
- 33
-
17
Mohamed Toure ↑ 72'
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 20
- 2
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Ivan Vujica 90'
- 4
-
7
Besart Berisha ↓ Brendan Hamill 57'
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 30
- 22
Bench
- 17
-
13
Ivan Vujica ↑ 90'
-
3
Brendan Hamill ↑ 57'
- 1
- 9
- 10
- 34
Coach
Mark Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nestor Irankunda | 4 |
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Zach Clough | 4 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 3 |
| Connor Pain | 3 |
| Nikola Mileusnic | 2 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Craig Goodwin | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2021-04-30
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Western United FC
D
2021-04-25
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-04-18
Sydney FC
2–2
Adelaide United FC
D
2021-04-14
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
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
Western United FC Form
2021-04-30
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Western United FC
D
2021-04-26
Western United FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-04-22
Western United FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2021-04-17
Western United FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-04-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Western United FC
L
2021-04-05
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Western United FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Western United FC
63%
Adelaide United FC or Western United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

