Macarthur FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2024-25

Macarthur FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Western United FC

Sun 9 Feb 2025 · 06:00 UTC Campbelltown Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Luke Brattan 23' Y

Y 45' Abel Walatee

Y 61' Angus Thurgate

Marin Jakolis 75' Y

Y 84' Michael Ruhs

Overview

Match Preview

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

Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Daniel Elder
Referee Casey Reibelt

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

Macarthur FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Western United FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-02-09 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC 2024-12-07 Western United FC 0–0 Macarthur FC 2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC 2024-01-12 Macarthur FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Macarthur FC

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

Western United FC

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)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Campbelltown Stadium. Macarthur FC are looking to make home advantage count against Western United FC.
5' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
10' Ben Garuccio has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Angus Thurgate made 206 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
23' Goal! Noah Botic scores his 25 goal in 150 matches.
23' The referee shows Macarthur FC player a card on 23.
28' Macarthur FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western United FC's shape.
32' Jake Hollmann makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Macarthur FC are in front.
37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tate Russell, as he is very good at scoring at Campbelltown Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
45' Abel Walatee is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
49' What a moment for Abel Walatee! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
54' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Macarthur FC that had 149 games and scored 216 goals.
55' Daniel De Silva gets the nod from Macarthur FC. He replaces Harry Sawyer and will look to change the dynamic.
60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mile Sterjovski will be considering his options from the bench.
61' The referee has no hesitation. Angus Thurgate is booked for Western United FC — card on 61.
61' Fresh legs for Macarthur FC! Walter Scott comes on to replace Chris Ikonomidis.
66' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
67' Matthew Grimaldi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Abel Walatee at the 67 minute mark.
72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
75' Marin Jakolis is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
76' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Hiroshi Ibusuki departs to be replaced by Michael Ruhs.
79' GOAL! Marin Jakolis scores on 79.
84' Michael Ruhs has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 84.
84' The whistle greets Jake Hollmann as he departs to be replaced by Peter Makrillos.
86' Rhys Bozinovski makes way for Jordan Lauton at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
It finishes all square. Macarthur FC and Western United FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mile Sterjovski

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 86'
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 76'
22
Kane Vidmar
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 86'
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 67'
70
Michael Vonja
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
Michael Ruhs	2
Besart Berisha	2
Dylan Pierias	2
Iker Guarrotxena	2

Head to Head

Macarthur FC Form

2025-02-09 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2025-02-01 Auckland FC 2–1 Macarthur FC L 2025-01-25 Macarthur FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC W 2025-01-20 Macarthur FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2025-01-12 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Macarthur FC W 2025-01-06 Macarthur FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC L

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

✗ Wrong

Macarthur FC38% Draw27% Western United FC35%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

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

✗ Wrong

Macarthur FC29% Draw44% Western United FC27%

Actual: 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.