Saturday , 14 November 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 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

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
0% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
Andrew Nabbout 2 G
Emiliano Marcondes 1 G 2 A
Matheus Rossetto 1 G
Awer Mabil 1 G
Quinn MacNicol 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Melbourne City FC and Western United FC get this one started.
  • 5' Melbourne City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 19' What a strike from Jamie MacLaren! The score is 1-0.
  • 24' Western United 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.
  • 28' Mathew Leckie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 28.
  • 33' The 22-year-old Abel Walatee has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' Melbourne City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 48' James Donachie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 51' Oliver Lavale gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Michael Ruhs and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 56' Melbourne City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western United FC's shape.
  • 61' The Melbourne City FC manager makes a substitution. Leo Natel departs to be replaced by Alessandro Lopane.
  • 66' The referee shows Western United FC player a card on 66.
  • 66' Lachlan Wales makes way for Abel Walatee at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
  • 71' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Marin Jakolis is replaced by Callum Talbot.
  • 78' A quiet spell here at AAMI Park. Melbourne City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 83' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 88' Western United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 89' The crowd applauds Jamie MacLaren as he leaves the pitch. Zane Schreiber steps in for Melbourne City FC.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Melbourne City FC 1-0 Western United FC.

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
Lachlan Wales 2
Rene Krhin 2
Tomoki Imai 1
Dylan Pierias 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.