Melbourne City FC vs Western United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Melbourne City FC vs Western United FC — A League at AAMI Park.
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Adam Kersey
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Western United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 8–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 16 Apr | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 13 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Melbourne City FC and Western United FC has kicked off!
- 5' Australia international Lachlan Wales has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' 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 Zane Schreiber suffering a number of foals already.
- 19' Jamie MacLaren doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 24' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 28' That looks like a foul for a card for Mathew Leckie.
- 33' Melbourne City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Aloisi will be considering his options from the bench.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Michael Ruhs is withdrawn and Oliver Lavale gets his opportunity.
- 56' Jamie Young has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' The crowd applauds Leo Natel as he leaves the pitch. Alessandro Lopane steps in for Melbourne City FC.
- 66' James Donachie picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 66' Another change for Western United FC made on 66 minute. Lachlan Wales leaves to be changed by Abel Walatee.
- 71' Mathew Leckie, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 73 minute. Marin Jakolis leaves to be changed by Callum Talbot.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 83' 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.
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Melbourne City FC and Western United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 89' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Jamie MacLaren exits the field as Zane Schreiber enters on 89.
- Melbourne City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 6
-
9
Jamie MacLaren ↓ Zane Schreiber 89'
-
11
Leo Natel ↓ Alessandro Lopane 61'
- 4
-
44
Marin Jakolis ↓ Callum Talbot 73'
-
10
Tolgay Arslan ↓ Max Caputo 61'
- 3
- 14
- 26
Bench
- 17
- 22
-
25
Callum Talbot ↑ 73'
-
21
Alessandro Lopane ↑ 61'
- 33
-
37
Max Caputo ↑ 61'
-
35
Zane Schreiber ↑ 89'
Coach
Mike van Houten
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 17
- 6
-
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Abel Walatee 66'
- 4
- 77
- 21
-
9
Michael Ruhs ↓ Oliver Lavale 51'
- 1
- 22
- 39
Bench
- 24
- 33
- 10
- 49
- 29
-
45
Abel Walatee ↑ 66'
-
41
Oliver Lavale ↑ 51'
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
2024-04-28
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Western United FC
W
2024-04-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-04-14
Melbourne City FC
8–0
Perth Glory FC
W
2024-04-06
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2024-04-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2024-03-30
Melbourne City FC
0–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
Western United FC Form
2024-04-28
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Western United FC
L
2024-04-21
Perth Glory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
2024-04-16
Western United FC
3–3
Adelaide United FC
D
2024-04-13
Western United FC
0–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-04-06
Western United FC
4–2
Macarthur FC
W
2024-03-29
Adelaide United FC
4–1
Western United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.96
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Melbourne City FC to win 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Melbourne City FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Western United FC
40%
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
10.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 1
4.4%
4 – 0
3.2%
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% | 18% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 23% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.