Sunday , 16 August 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
7 games this season 🟨 1.0/game ⚽ 6.7 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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
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
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' Three points are at stake. Adelaide United FC host Western United FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Angus Thurgate needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 10' Ben Garuccio, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 18' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 18 minute. Benjamin Warland leaves to be changed by Harry Van der Saag.
  • 19' What a moment for Nestor Irankunda! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 39' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Adelaide United FC that had 233 games and scored 368 goals.
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Joshua Risdon argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nestor Irankunda makes it 2-0.
  • 48' Nestor Irankunda is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 50' Against the run of play, Michael Ruhs has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 55' Tomoki Imai has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Matthew Grimaldi is withdrawn and Riku Danzaki gets his opportunity.
  • 58' Adelaide United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 58.
  • 60' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Harry Van der Saag gets a card.
  • 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 67' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Sebastian Pasquali is withdrawn and Steven Lustica gets his opportunity.
  • 69' Luka Jovanovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki on 69 minute.
  • 70' Poor challenge from Angus Thurgate. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 80' GOAL! Zach Clough scores on 80.
  • 81' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Ruhs departs to be replaced by Connor O'Toole.
  • 82' Ryan Tunnicliffe is replacing Zach Clough for the Adelaide United FC side.
  • 87' Western United FC have won 248 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Javi Lopez argues furiously but the card stands.
  • Adelaide United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

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

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.