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Macarthur FC vs Western United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Macarthur FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Western United FC
Sat 20 Mar 2021 · 06:05 UTC Campbelltown Sports Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 40' Luke Duzel
Denis Genreau 88' Y
Benat 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Macarthur FC vs Western United FC — A League at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

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

3
6
3
Macarthur FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-20 Macarthur FC 2–1 Western United FC 2021-02-20 Western United FC 4–1 Macarthur FC

Recent Form

Macarthur FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
15% Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Macarthur FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Macarthur FC
Harry Sawyer 6 G 1 A
Mitchell Duke 5 G 3 A
Luke Vickery 5 G 1 A
Rafael Duran 4 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Macarthur FC to score. At the same time, Western United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It looks surprising Western United FC does not make any changes. Andrew Durante has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 8' Magnificent from Dylan Pierias! That is 17 goals in 208 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 13' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 18' Victor Sanchez needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' Macarthur FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' Matt Derbyshire is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 40' Luke Duzel picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 45' Denis Genreau has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' What a strike from Susaeta! The score is 2-1.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 61' 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.
  • 62' Steven Lustica is ready to make an impact after coming on for Iker Guarrotxena at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' The Macarthur FC bench stirs into life. Loic Puyo is withdrawn and Antonis Martis gets his opportunity.
  • 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 77' Macarthur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lachlan Rose is hanging Susaeta on the field on 77 minute.
  • 82' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 86' Fresh legs for Macarthur FC! James Meredith comes on to replace Aleksandar Jovanovic.
  • 88' Macarthur FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 88' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Aaron Calver exits the field as Andrew Durante enters on 88.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Benat is booked for Macarthur FC — Yellow card on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Macarthur FC players.

Lineups

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marko Rudan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lachlan Wales 4
Ulises Davila 4
Matthew Millar 3
Nicolas Milanovic 3
Michael Ruhs 2
Besart Berisha 2
Dylan Pierias 2
Iker Guarrotxena 2

Head to Head

2021-03-20 Macarthur FC 2–1 Western United FC 2021-02-20 Western United FC 4–1 Macarthur FC

Macarthur FC Form

2021-03-20 Macarthur FC 2–1 Western United FC W 2021-03-12 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Macarthur FC L 2021-03-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Macarthur FC L 2021-02-28 Sydney FC 0–1 Macarthur FC W 2021-02-20 Western United FC 4–1 Macarthur FC L 2021-02-12 Macarthur FC 4–0 Adelaide United FC W

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

✓ Correct
Macarthur FC47% Draw25% Western United FC28%
Actual: Macarthur FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
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

✗ Wrong
Macarthur FC33% Draw43% Western United FC24%
Actual: 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.