Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at Campbelltown Stadium.
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Lara Lee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 28 Jan | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Western United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 27 Jan | Western United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Macarthur FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #12 |
| 34 | Points | 21 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 7 / 10 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 15 |
| 37 | Scored | 27 |
| 44 | Conceded | 43 |
| -7 | GD | -16 |
| 1.31 | PPG | 0.81 |
| 35% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Campbelltown Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Macarthur FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 5' It’s high time Mile Sterjovski made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 8' Poor challenge from Kealey Adamson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 13' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 18' A stunning finish from Valere Germain — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 20' GOAL! Lachlan Brook scores on 20. Assisted by Marcus Antonsson
- 25' Ulises Davila has been relatively quiet despite scoring 40 goals in his last 209 appearances.
- 28' Nicolas Milanovic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 28 minutes.
- 32' GOAL! Raphael Borges Rodrigues fires home to make it 2-2!
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' Poor challenge from Alex Badolato. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 42' A goal from the Australia international Lachlan Brook! He fires home on 42 to make it 2-3!
- 46' Western Sydney Wanderers FC ring the changes. Daniel Margush has done his job and it is now time for Lawrence Thomas to step up.
- 49' Valere Germain makes no mistake. The score reads 3-3 and Macarthur FC are in front.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Tom Beadling is booked for Western Sydney Wanderers FC — card on 52.
- 53' Marcelo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 53.
- 56' Macarthur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jake Hollmann is hanging Kearyn Baccus on the field on 56 minute.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Gabriel Cleur. He replaces Alex Badolato on 57 minute.
- 62' Over 62 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Macarthur FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 68' Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dylan Scicluna is hanging Jorrit Hendrix on the field on 68 minute.
- 69' Kealey Adamson makes way for Yianni Nicolaou at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Macarthur FC.
- 70' Time for substitution for Macarthur FC. Raphael Borges Rodrigues is replaced by Bernardo Oliveira.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Jake Hollmann is booked for Macarthur FC — card on 72.
- 74' Poor challenge from Dylan Scicluna. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 79' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 79 minute. Marcus Antonsson leaves to be changed by Zac Sapsford.
- 84' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 89' Macarthur 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.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Oscar Priestman is booked for Western Sydney Wanderers FC — card on 90.
- 90' A tactical swap from Macarthur FC — Lachlan Rose on, Jed Drew off on 90 minutes.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 98
- 13
- 12
- 10
- 17
- 6
-
37
Jed Drew ↓ Lachlan Rose 90'
-
11
Kearyn Baccus ↓ Jake Hollmann 56'
- 4
- 20
Bench
- 1
- 24
- 14
-
8
Jake Hollmann ↑ 56'
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 90'
-
22
Yianni Nicolaou ↑ 69'
-
21
Bernardo Oliveira ↑ 70'
Coach
Mile Sterjovski
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Jorrit Hendrix ↓ Dylan Scicluna 68'
- 6
- 19
- 13
- 1
-
17
Lachlan Brook ↓ Dylan Pierias 79'
-
9
Marcus Antonsson ↓ Zac Sapsford 79'
- 16
- 14
-
37
Alex Badolato ↓ Gabriel Cleur 57'
- 36
Bench
-
2
Gabriel Cleur ↑ 57'
-
20
Lawrence Thomas ↑ 46'
- 10
-
7
Dylan Pierias ↑ 79'
-
29
Dylan Scicluna ↑ 68'
-
35
Zac Sapsford ↑ 79'
-
–
Aydan Hammond ↑ 68'
Coach
Mark Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brandon Borrello | 5 |
| Anthony Pantazopoulos | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Valere Germain | 3 |
| Ulises Davila | 2 |
| Lachlan Rose | 2 |
| Marcus Antonsson | 2 |
| Jed Drew | 2 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
2024-02-04
Macarthur FC
4–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2024-01-28
Macarthur FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2024-01-18
Brisbane Roar FC
1–3
Macarthur FC
W
2024-01-12
Macarthur FC
3–3
Western United FC
D
2024-01-08
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Macarthur FC
D
2024-01-05
Macarthur FC
1–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2024-02-04
Macarthur FC
4–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-01-27
Western United FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2024-01-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Perth Glory FC
L
2024-01-12
Melbourne City FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2024-01-06
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-01-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.92
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Macarthur FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC 77% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Macarthur FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Macarthur FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
58%
Macarthur FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
7%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4%
1 – 0
3.7%
0 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 17% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

