Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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

A League · 2023-24
Melbourne City FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Western United FC
Sun 28 Apr 2024 · 07:00 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Mathew Leckie 28' Y
Y 66' James Donachie

Overview

Match Preview

Melbourne City FC vs Western United FC — A League at AAMI Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Adam Kersey

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

11
1
3
Melbourne City FC 15 games · Avg 2.9 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-28 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Western United FC 2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-10-21 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Western United FC 2023-04-22 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC 2023-01-07 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Melbourne City FC host Western United FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Donachie made 210 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 19' Jamie MacLaren makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
  • 24' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 28' It’s a booking for Melbourne City FC player. Mathew Leckie gets a card.
  • 33' Melbourne City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 38' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 43' Nuno Reis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Melbourne City FC tonight.
  • 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 51' Another change for Western United FC made on 51 minute. Michael Ruhs leaves to be changed by Oliver Lavale.
  • 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mike van Houten will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Alessandro Lopane on, Leo Natel off on 61 minutes.
  • 66' The referee has no hesitation. James Donachie is booked for Western United FC — card on 66.
  • 66' Abel Walatee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lachlan Wales on 66 minute.
  • 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 73' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Marin Jakolis exits the field as Callum Talbot enters on 73.
  • 78' Melbourne City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western United FC's shape.
  • 83' Australia international Sebastian Pasquali has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 88' James Jeggo, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 89' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Zane Schreiber on, Jamie MacLaren off on 89 minutes.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Melbourne City FC and Western United FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike van Houten

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 16
Besart Berisha 4
Leo Lacroix 3
Andrew Nabbout 3
Rene Krhin 2
Lachlan Wales 2
Connor Metcalfe 1
Terry Antonis 1

Head to Head

2024-04-28 Melbourne City FC 1–0 Western United FC 2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-10-21 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Western United FC 2023-04-22 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC 2023-01-07 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Western United FC

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

✓ Correct
Melbourne City FC60% Draw23% Western United FC17%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes53% 0% No47%
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

✗ Wrong
Melbourne City FC42% Draw43% Western United FC15%
Actual: 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.