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

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A League · 2024-25

Sydney FC

3 – 4

Full Time

Western United FC

Sat 14 Dec 2024 · 06:00 UTC Sydney Football Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 8' Noah Botic

Y 19' Tomoki Imai

Y 27' Rhys Bozinovski

Y 35' Dylan Leonard

Anas Ouahim 39' Y

Jordan Courtney-Perkins 59' Y

Tiago Quintal 90' Y

Y 90' Michael Ruhs

Overview

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Sydney FC vs Western United FC — A League at Sydney Football Stadium.

Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Jack Morgan
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

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

Sydney FC 14 games · Avg 3.1 goals Western United FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-12-14 Sydney FC 3–4 Western United FC 2024-02-03 Western United FC 2–2 Sydney FC 2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC 2023-04-01 Sydney FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-01-21 Western United FC 1–0 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Dec	Western United FC	H	3–4	L
08 Dec	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	1–2	L
23 Nov	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	4–2	W
10 Nov	Macarthur FC	H	1–2	L
01 Nov	Brisbane Roar FC	A	3–2	W
27 Oct	Auckland FC	A	0–1	L

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Dec	Sydney FC	A	4–3	W
07 Dec	Macarthur FC	H	0–0	D
01 Dec	Melbourne Victory FC	H	1–3	L
22 Nov	Perth Glory FC	A	3–1	W
09 Nov	Adelaide United FC	A	1–2	L
04 Nov	Melbourne City FC	H	0–1	L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sydney FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

1/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

2/2

61-75

1/1

76+

2/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sydney FC

Tiago Quintal	5 G	3 A
Al Hassan Toure	5 G	1 A
Campuzano	4 G	3 A
Joe Lolley	4 G	2 A
Patrick Wood	4 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Three points are at stake. Sydney FC host Western United FC — let the battle begin!
3' Noah Botic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 3 minutes.
8' The referee shows Western United FC player a card on 8.
13' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sydney FC and Western United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
18' Sydney FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 18.
19' It’s gonna be a card for Tomoki Imai.
24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
27' Rhys Bozinovski picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
32' 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.
35' Controversy at the stadium! Dylan Leonard argues furiously but the card stands.
37' What an equalizer from Adrian Segecic!
39' The referee shows Sydney FC player a card on 39.
44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
46' Sensational shot from Abel Walatee. Western United FC is back in the lead.
47' What a strike from Adrian Segecic! The score is 2-2.
52' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Western United FC's compact .
54' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Charbel Shamoon is withdrawn and Kane Vidmar gets his opportunity.
59' Jordan Courtney-Perkins has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
62' Rhys Bozinovski does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
68' What an equalizer from Rhyan Grant!
73' 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.
77' Another change for Western United FC made on 77 minute. Noah Botic leaves to be changed by Michael Ruhs.
81' Another substitution for Sydney FC to replace Adrian Segecic by Jaiden Kucharski on 81 minute.
85' Western United FC ring the changes. Rhys Bozinovski has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Lauton to step up.
87' GOAL! Michael Ruhs scores on 87. Assisted by Jordan Lauton
89' Aaron Gurd has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexandar Popovic on 89 minute.
90' Tiago Quintal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Western United FC take all three points.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

16
Joel King
15
Leo Sena
13
Patrick Wood ↑ 89'
3
Aaron Gurd ↑ 89'
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 81'
30
Gus Hoefsloot
20
Tiago Quintal ↑ 81'

Coach Ufuk Talay

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Robert Mak	5
Adam Le Fondre	5
Joe Lolley	3
Steven Lustica	3
Matthew Grimaldi	2
Noah Botic	2
Rhyan Grant	2
Connor Pain	2

Head to Head

Sydney FC Form

2024-12-14 Sydney FC 3–4 Western United FC L 2024-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC L 2024-11-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-11-10 Sydney FC 1–2 Macarthur FC L 2024-11-01 Brisbane Roar FC 2–3 Sydney FC W 2024-10-27 Auckland FC 1–0 Sydney FC L

Western United FC Form

2024-12-14 Sydney FC 3–4 Western United FC W 2024-12-07 Western United FC 0–0 Macarthur FC D 2024-12-01 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-11-22 Perth Glory FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2024-11-09 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2024-11-04 Western United FC 0–1 Melbourne City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.92 Sydney FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.94 Western United FC xG

I would bet for: Sydney FC or Western United FC 75% + Over 2.5 goals 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sydney FC38% Draw25% Western United FC37%

Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes72% 0% No28%

Avg goals/match: 3.86

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	97%	3%
± 1.5	89%	11%
± 2.5	73%	27%
± 3.5	53%	47%
± 4.5	34%	66%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw

62%

Draw or Western United FC

62%

Sydney FC or Western United FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Sydney FC30% Draw39% Western United FC31%

Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted

3 – 4

Actual

1 – 1

8.7%

1 – 2

7.4%

2 – 1

7.3%

2 – 2

1 – 3

4.7%

3 – 1

4.6%

2 – 3

4.5%

3 – 2

4.5%

0 – 2

4.1%

2 – 0

0 – 1

3.6%

1 – 0

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap	Sydney FC covers	Push	Western United FC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	12%	79%
-1.5	21%	—	79%
-1	21%	17%	62%
-0.5	38%	—	62%
+0.5	61%	—	39%
+1	61%	17%	22%
+1.5	78%	—	22%
+2	78%	12%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet

15% ✓

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.