Saturday , 14 November 2026

Adelaide United FC vs Western United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Adelaide United FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Western United FC
Fri 29 Mar 2024 · 08:45 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 41' Joshua Risdon
Nestor Irankunda 58' Y
Y 58' Michael Ruhs
Harry Van der Saag 60' Y
Y 70' Angus Thurgate
Javi Lopez 90' Y
R 90' Tomoki Imai
Y 90' Riku Danzaki

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Adam Kersey

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

7
2
3
Adelaide United FC 12 games · Avg 4.1 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC 2023-04-16 Adelaide United FC 0–1 Western United FC 2023-02-11 Western United FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-11-06 Western United FC 2–4 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Western United FC H 4–1 W
15 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC A 1–0 W
09 Mar Melbourne Victory FC H 1–2 L
03 Mar Wellington Phoenix FC A 2–3 L
24 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–2 L
17 Feb Sydney FC A 1–2 L
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Adelaide United FC A 1–4 L
14 Mar Melbourne Victory FC H 2–2 D
08 Mar Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
02 Mar Perth Glory FC H 1–0 W
23 Feb Brisbane Roar FC A 2–2 D
20 Feb Melbourne Victory FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Adelaide United FC is hosting Western United FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 18' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Harry Van der Saag on, Benjamin Warland off on 18 minutes.
  • 19' The deadlock is broken! Nestor Irankunda gets on the scoresheet on 19 minutes.
  • 24' Western United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 34' 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.
  • 39' James Delianov is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Adelaide United FC so far.
  • 41' The referee calls foul for Joshua Risdon. He receives a card.
  • 46' A stunning finish from Nestor Irankunda — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 48' Nestor Irankunda is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 50' Michael Ruhs is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 55' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 56' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Riku Danzaki is hanging Matthew Grimaldi on the field on 56 minute.
  • 58' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nestor Irankunda on 58 minutes.
  • 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Harry Van der Saag.
  • 65' 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.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Steven Lustica. He replaces Sebastian Pasquali on 67 minute.
  • 69' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Hiroshi Ibusuki has done his job and it is now time for Luka Jovanovic to step up.
  • 70' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Angus Thurgate gets a card.
  • 75' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 80' Against the run of play, Zach Clough has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 81' Another change for Western United FC made on 81 minute. Michael Ruhs leaves to be changed by Connor O'Toole.
  • 82' Ryan Tunnicliffe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Zach Clough at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 90' Adelaide United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • 4-1 the final result. Western United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Besart Berisha 4
Zach Clough 4
Nestor Irankunda 4
Hiroshi Ibusuki 3
Connor Pain 3
Alessandro Diamanti 2
Ben Halloran 2
Dylan Pierias 2

Head to Head

2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC 2023-04-16 Adelaide United FC 0–1 Western United FC 2023-02-11 Western United FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-11-06 Western United FC 2–4 Adelaide United FC

Adelaide United FC Form

2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC W 2024-03-15 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Adelaide United FC W 2024-03-09 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-03-03 Wellington Phoenix FC 3–2 Adelaide United FC L 2024-02-24 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-02-17 Sydney FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC L

Western United FC Form

2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC L 2024-03-14 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne Victory FC D 2024-03-08 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2024-03-02 Western United FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W 2024-02-23 Brisbane Roar FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2024-02-20 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Western United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97 Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Western United FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Adelaide United FC52% Draw24% Western United FC24%
Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Western United FC
48%
Adelaide United FC or Western United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Adelaide United FC38% Draw41% Western United FC21%
Actual: Adelaide United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
6.6%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.2%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap Adelaide United FC covers Push Western United FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 21% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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