Macarthur FC vs Western United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Macarthur FC vs Western United FC — A League at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Owen Goldrick
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Western United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Western United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Macarthur FC welcome Western United FC for this crunch clash at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 8' A goal from the Australia international Dylan Pierias! He fires home on 8 to make it 0-1!
- 13' 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 Adam Federici suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 23' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Macarthur FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Goal! Matt Derbyshire scores his 13 goal in 149 matches.
- 40' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luke Duzel.
- 45' Ryan Scott is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western United FC so far.
- 46' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Susaeta makes it 2-1.
- 51' Macarthur FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' It looks surprising Macarthur FC does not make any changes. Loic Puyo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' Western United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 62' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Iker Guarrotxena is replaced by Steven Lustica.
- 67' Macarthur FC make a change. Loic Puyo trudges off to be replaced by Antonis Martis on 67 minutes.
- 72' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' Time for substitution for Macarthur FC. Susaeta is replaced by Lachlan Rose.
- 82' Macarthur FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western United FC's shape.
- 86' The whistle greets Aleksandar Jovanovic as he departs to be replaced by James Meredith.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Denis Genreau on 88.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Andrew Durante. He replaces Aaron Calver on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Benat.
- It finishes all square. Macarthur FC and Western United FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 8
-
10
Loic Puyo ↓ Antonis Martis 67'
- 4
-
33
Susaeta ↓ Lachlan Rose 77'
- 11
- 7
- 5
- 6
- 15
- 27
Bench
-
12
James Meredith ↑ 86'
- 3
-
29
Antonis Martis ↑ 67'
- 21
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 77'
- 9
- 20
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 20
-
2
Aaron Calver ↓ Andrew Durante 88'
- 11
- 7
- 6
- 5
-
25
Luke Duzel ↓ Steven Lustica 62'
- 30
- 22
- 34
Bench
- 13
-
4
Andrew Durante ↑ 88'
- 1
-
8
Lachlan Wales ↑ 62'
- 27
-
10
Steven Lustica ↑ 62'
- 26
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ulises Davila | 4 |
| Lachlan Wales | 4 |
| Matthew Millar | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Iker Guarrotxena | 2 |
| Matt Derbyshire | 2 |
| Jed Drew | 2 |
| Susaeta | 2 |
Head to Head
Macarthur FC Form
Western United FC Form
2021-03-20
Macarthur FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2021-03-14
Western United FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2021-03-10
Sydney FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2021-03-07
Western United FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2021-02-27
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
2021-02-20
Western United FC
4–1
Macarthur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.73
Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Macarthur FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Macarthur FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Western United FC
53%
Macarthur FC or Western United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Macarthur FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC
| Handicap | Macarthur FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.