Macarthur FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Macarthur FC vs Western United FC — A League at Campbelltown Stadium.
- Macarthur FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Casey Reibelt
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Western United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Feb | Auckland FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season
Macarthur FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Macarthur FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Macarthur FC
| Ryan Fraser | 1 G | 2 A |
| Musa Toure | 1 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Aspropotamitis | 1 G | |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Campbelltown Stadium as Macarthur FC face off against Western United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' 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.
- 15' Macarthur FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' GOAL! Noah Botic scores on 23. Assisted by Ben Garuccio
- 23' That is a card for Macarthur FC. Luke Brattan will be fuming at that decision.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' Jake Hollmann doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Abel Walatee.
- 49' Abel Walatee does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
- 54' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 55' Daniel De Silva is replacing Harry Sawyer for the Macarthur FC side.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mile Sterjovski might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' A moment of madness from Angus Thurgate on 61 minutes earns him a card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- 61' Fresh legs for Macarthur FC! Walter Scott comes on to replace Chris Ikonomidis.
- 66' Western United FC is showing some good football. However, Western United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 67' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Matthew Grimaldi comes on to replace Abel Walatee.
- 72' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 75' Macarthur FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 75.
- 76' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Michael Ruhs comes on to replace Hiroshi Ibusuki.
- 79' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marin Jakolis makes it 2-2.
- 84' The referee shows Western United FC player a card on 84.
- 84' Macarthur FC ring the changes. Jake Hollmann has done his job and it is now time for Peter Makrillos to step up.
- 86' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Jordan Lauton on, Rhys Bozinovski off on 86 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Macarthur FC and Western United FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 98
- 13
-
9
Chris Ikonomidis ↓ Walter Scott 61'
- 12
- 26
- 44
- 6
- 8
- 5
- 20
-
28
Harry Sawyer ↓ Daniel De Silva 55'
Bench
-
18
Walter Scott ↑ 61'
-
7
Daniel De Silva ↑ 55'
- 27
- 29
Coach
Mile Sterjovski
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 13
- 17
- 6
-
9
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↓ Michael Ruhs 76'
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Luke Vickery 76'
-
23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 86'
-
19
Noah Botic ↓ Ramy Najjarine 86'
-
20
Abel Walatee ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 67'
- 30
Bench
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 86'
-
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 76'
- 22
-
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 86'
-
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 67'
- 70
-
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 76'
Coach
John Aloisi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lachlan Wales | 4 |
| Ulises Davila | 4 |
| Matthew Millar | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Dylan Pierias | 2 |
| Iker Guarrotxena | 2 |
| Matt Derbyshire | 2 |
| Jed Drew | 2 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
Western United FC Form
2025-02-09
Macarthur FC
2–2
Western United FC
D
2025-01-29
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-01-17
Western United FC
3–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2025-01-10
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
2025-01-07
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2025-01-03
Perth Glory FC
2–3
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Macarthur FC or Western United FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Macarthur FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Western United FC
62%
Macarthur FC or Western United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.