Saturday , 14 November 2026

Macarthur FC vs Western United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Macarthur FC
3 – 3
Full Time
Western United FC
Fri 12 Jan 2024 · 06:30 UTC McDonald Jones Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 49' Tomoki Imai
Y 66' Joshua Risdon
Kealey Adamson 71' Y
Valere Germain 76' Y
Y 86' Daniel Penha

Overview

Match Preview

Macarthur FC vs Western United FC — A League at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jonathon Barreiro
  • Referee Sarah Ho (Australia)

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

3
6
3
Macarthur FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-12 Macarthur FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC 2023-01-28 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC 2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC 2022-04-19 Western United FC 2–0 Macarthur FC

Recent Form

Macarthur FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
01 Jan Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 1–3 L
23 Dec Perth Glory FC A 2–3 L
18 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC H 0–3 L
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jan Macarthur FC A 3–3 D
07 Jan Melbourne City FC H 1–2 L
30 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC A 0–2 L
23 Dec Sydney FC A 2–4 L
15 Dec Brisbane Roar FC H 2–1 W
08 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 0–4 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to McDonald Jones Stadium that hosts another battle between Macarthur FC and Western United FC.
  • 3' Against the run of play, Ben Garuccio has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 8' Kealey Adamson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 13' Jacob Tratt has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 219 appearances.
  • 18' 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.
  • 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Angus Thurgate made 209 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' It is a cagey affair so far. Macarthur FC in their trying to find a way past Western United FC's compact .
  • 32' What a strike from Ulises Davila! The score is 1-1.
  • 37' 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.
  • 42' 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.
  • 47' Macarthur FC is showing some good football. However, Macarthur FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 49' Tomoki Imai picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 51' Ulises Davila puts Macarthur FC on the lead.
  • 56' Western United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 58' Another change for Macarthur FC made on 58 minute. Ali Auglah leaves to be changed by Lachlan Rose.
  • 63' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Michael Ruhs is withdrawn and Noah Botic gets his opportunity.
  • 66' Joshua Risdon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 66.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Jed Drew as he leaves the pitch. Raphael Borges Rodrigues steps in for Macarthur FC.
  • 71' Kealey Adamson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 74' GOAL! Daniel Penha scores on 74.
  • 76' A moment of madness from Valere Germain on 76 minutes earns him a card. Macarthur FC will be frustrated.
  • 81' Lachlan Wales is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Macarthur FC tonight.
  • 85' What composure from Daniel Penha! The Brazil international strokes it home. 2-3.
  • 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Daniel Penha.
  • 87' A tactical swap from Macarthur FC — Joel Bertolissio on, Valere Germain off on 87 minutes.
  • 88' Jerry Skotadis is replacing Kealey Adamson for the Macarthur FC side.
  • 90' Ulises Davila has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 90 minutes.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-01-12 Macarthur FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC 2023-01-28 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC 2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC 2022-04-19 Western United FC 2–0 Macarthur FC

Macarthur FC Form

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 2024-01-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–1 Macarthur FC L 2023-12-23 Perth Glory FC 3–2 Macarthur FC L 2023-12-18 Macarthur FC 0–3 Wellington Phoenix FC L

Western United FC Form

2024-01-12 Macarthur FC 3–3 Western United FC D 2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC L 2023-12-30 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–0 Western United FC L 2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC L 2023-12-15 Western United FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.7 Macarthur FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46 Western United FC xG
I would bet for: Macarthur FC or Western United FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Macarthur FC43% Draw26% Western United FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Macarthur FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Western United FC
57%
Macarthur FC or Western United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Macarthur FC32% Draw43% Western United FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Macarthur FC

Handicap Macarthur FC covers Push Western United FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 17% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.