Thursday , 2 July 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' Welcome to Coopers Stadium that hosts another battle between Adelaide United FC and Western United FC.
  • 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 10' Western United FC have won 248 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' 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.
  • 18' Adelaide United FC make a change. Benjamin Warland trudges off to be replaced by Harry Van der Saag on 18 minutes.
  • 19' GOAL! Nestor Irankunda scores on 19. Assisted by Zach Clough
  • 24' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 34' 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 Michael Ruhs suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joshua Risdon on 41.
  • 46' GOAL! Nestor Irankunda fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nestor Irankunda makes it 3-0.
  • 50' Goal! Michael Ruhs scores his 13 goal in 149 matches.
  • 55' Adelaide United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 56' Matthew Grimaldi makes way for Riku Danzaki at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
  • 58' Nestor Irankunda catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 58.
  • 60' Adelaide United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 60.
  • 65' A quiet spell here at Coopers Stadium. Western United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Steven Lustica. He replaces Sebastian Pasquali on 67 minute.
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Luka Jovanovic. He replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki on 69 minute.
  • 70' Controversy at the stadium! Angus Thurgate argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 80' Zach Clough adds to his 0 season tally! Adelaide United FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 81' Connor O'Toole is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Ruhs at the 81 minute mark.
  • 82' Ryan Tunnicliffe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Zach Clough at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' Australia international Joshua Risdon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 90' Javi Lopez picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 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
Connor Pain 3
Hiroshi Ibusuki 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.