Sydney FC vs Western United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Western United FC — A League at Leichhardt Oval.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Owen Goldrick
- Referee Greg Taylor
- Referee Alex King
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Western United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Jul | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Jul | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Sydney FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 02 Aug | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jul | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 5–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
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' In just a few seconds Leichhardt Oval will turn into a battlefield for Sydney FC and Western United FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' 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.
- 14' Michael Zullo makes way for Joel King at the 14 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
- 19' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 21' Western United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Besart Berisha on 21.
- 26' Alessandro Diamanti has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' Australia international Luke Brattan has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Western United FC's compact .
- 45' Western United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sydney FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Adam Le Fondre makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 52.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dylan Pierias on 52.
- 57' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Christopher Zuvela. He replaces Luke Brattan on 58 minute.
- 63' The whistle greets Andrew Durante as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Calver.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andrew Durante, as he is very good at scoring at Leichhardt Oval with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 72' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Max Burgess exits the field as Jerry Skotadis enters on 72.
- 77' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sydney FC and Western United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marko Rudan might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 84' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Kosta Barbarouses is replaced by Trent Buhagiar on 84 minute.
- 89' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sydney FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Steven Lustica makes it 1-2.
- 1-2 the final result. Sydney FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 9
- 1
- 23
-
7
Michael Zullo ↓ Joel King 14'
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 26
- 17
Bench
-
12
Trent Buhagiar ↑ 84'
- 20
-
19
Christopher Zuvela ↑ 58'
-
16
Joel King ↑ 14'
-
18
Luke Ivanovic ↑ 84'
- 21
- 2
Coach
Steve Corica
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
4
Andrew Durante ↓ Aaron Calver 63'
- 1
-
18
Besart Berisha ↓ Luke Duzel 63'
- 6
- 5
- 17
-
14
Max Burgess ↓ Jerry Skotadis 72'
- 21
- 10
- 28
Bench
-
24
Thiel Iradukunda ↑ 84'
-
2
Aaron Calver ↑ 63'
- 9
-
27
Jerry Skotadis ↑ 72'
- 7
-
25
Luke Duzel ↑ 63'
- 30
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Mak | 5 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 5 |
| Joe Lolley | 3 |
| Steven Lustica | 3 |
| Fabio | 2 |
| Matthew Grimaldi | 2 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Rhyan Grant | 2 |
Sydney FC Form
Western United FC Form
2020-08-15
Sydney FC
1–2
Western United FC
W
2020-08-12
Perth Glory FC
0–2
Western United FC
W
2020-08-07
Western United FC
5–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2020-08-02
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Western United FC
L
2020-07-25
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Western United FC
W
2020-03-07
Adelaide United FC
1–5
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sydney FC or Western United FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Western United FC
66%
Sydney FC or Western United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.