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 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Anton Shchetinin
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
- Referee Kate Jacewicz
- 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
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
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' Welcome to Coopers Stadium that hosts another battle between Adelaide United FC and Western United FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 15' The referee has no hesitation. Victor Sanchez is booked for Western United FC — Yellow card on 15.
- 16' A moment of madness from Louis D'Arrigo on 16 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Adelaide United FC will be frustrated.
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Stefan Mauk, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 7 goals in the last 7 games.
- 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Adelaide United FC and Western United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 150 games and scored 248 goals.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Ben Halloran. He receives a Yellow card.
- 36' The referee calls foul for Victor Sanchez. He receives a Red card.
- 41' Poor challenge from Craig Goodwin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The crowd applauds Louis D'Arrigo as he leaves the pitch. Kusini Yengi steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Besart Berisha by Brendan Hamill on 57 minute.
- 59' Ryan Kitto is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joshua Cavallo at the 59 minute mark.
- 64' George Timotheou has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 69' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Aaron Calver suffering a number of foals already.
- 72' Al Hassan Toure has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tomi Juric on 72 minute.
- 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 78' Western United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Dylan Pierias on 78.
- 83' Jordan Elsey picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Mohamed Toure gets a Yellow card.
- 89' 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.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Al Hassan Toure.
- 90' Western United FC ring the changes. Connor Pain has done his job and it is now time for Ivan Vujica to step up.
- 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
Louis D'Arrigo ↓ Kusini Yengi 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
Kusini Yengi ↑ 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 |
| Ryan Kitto | 2 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Nikola Mileusnic | 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.

