Melbourne City FC vs Western United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Melbourne City FC vs Western United FC — A League .
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Western United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Perth Glory FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 30 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Nov | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
| Max Caputo | 8 G | 1 A |
| Marcus Younis | 7 G | 3 A |
| Medin Memeti | 5 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The 24-year-old Nicolas Milanovic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 9' Marco Tilio makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Leo Lacroix makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 12.
- 17' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Aloisi will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' Jamie MacLaren makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
- 29' 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.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Melbourne City FC and Western United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' Jacob Tratt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Dylan Pierias gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Nicolas Milanovic and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Jacob Tratt. He replaces Ben Garuccio on 60 minute.
- 61' Ben Garuccio makes way for Jacob Tratt at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
- 66' Melbourne City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Callum Talbot makes way for Scott Galloway at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne City FC.
- 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 75' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Andrew Nabbout on, Marco Tilio off on 75 minutes.
- 76' Melbourne City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Andrew Nabbout is hanging Marco Tilio on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. Melbourne City FC in their trying to find a way past Western United FC's compact .
- 84' Magnificent from Andrew Nabbout! That is 24 goals in 439 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 85' Andrew Nabbout makes no mistake. The score reads 5-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
- 89' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Jamie MacLaren is replaced by Nuno Reis.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Melbourne City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
7
Mathew Leckie ↓ Scott Jamieson 75'
- 14
- 13
- 8
-
9
Jamie MacLaren ↓ Nuno Reis 89'
- 22
-
23
Marco Tilio ↓ Andrew Nabbout 75'
- 1
-
25
Callum Talbot ↓ Scott Galloway 67'
- 38
Bench
- 33
-
2
Scott Galloway ↑ 67'
-
15
Andrew Nabbout ↑ 75'
-
4
Nuno Reis ↑ 89'
-
10
Florin Berenguer ↑ 67'
-
3
Scott Jamieson ↑ 75'
- 16
Coach
Rado Vidosic
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 11
- 88
- 99
-
17
Ben Garuccio ↓ Jacob Tratt 60'
- 6
- 8
- 26
- 19
- 7
Bench
-
23
Alessandro Diamanti ↑ 75'
- 44
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 46'
-
27
Jacob Tratt ↑ 60'
- 37
- 42
- 38
Coach
John Aloisi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 16 |
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Leo Lacroix | 3 |
| Andrew Nabbout | 3 |
| Rene Krhin | 2 |
| Lachlan Wales | 2 |
| Steven Lustica | 1 |
| Hamza Sakhi | 1 |
Head to Head
Melbourne City FC Form
2023-01-07
Melbourne City FC
4–0
Western United FC
W
2023-01-02
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–3
Melbourne City FC
W
2022-12-27
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2022-12-10
Sydney FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2022-11-12
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2022-11-05
Melbourne City FC
4–0
Perth Glory FC
W
Western United FC Form
2023-01-07
Melbourne City FC
4–0
Western United FC
L
2022-12-30
Western United FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2022-12-26
Western United FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2022-12-18
Western United FC
1–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2022-12-10
Perth Glory FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2022-11-13
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–3
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.97
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Melbourne City FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Melbourne City FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Western United FC
41%
Melbourne City FC or Western United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Melbourne City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.3%
3 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC
| Handicap | Melbourne City FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 23% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.