Sydney FC vs Western United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sydney FC vs Western United FC — A League at Leichhardt Oval.
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Andrej Giev
- Referee Matthew McOrist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Western United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' Bobo does the damage! The net is bulging and Sydney FC surge ahead!
- 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 28' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Victor Sanchez, as he is very good at scoring at Leichhardt Oval with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 38' Alex Wilkinson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' Tomoki Imai has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 34 appearances.
- 46' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dylan Pierias is hanging Aaron Calver on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' What a moment for Rhyan Grant! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 57' 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 Connor Pain suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' Iker Guarrotxena makes way for Jerry Skotadis at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
- 63' Kosovo international Besart Berisha has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 69' Western United FC make a change. Besart Berisha trudges off to be replaced by Lachlan Wales on 69 minutes.
- 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sydney FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' Tomislav Uskok was booked on 76.
- 77' The crowd applauds Milos Ninkovic as he leaves the pitch. Alexander Baumjohann steps in for Sydney FC.
- 77' A moment of madness from Tomislav Uskok on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- 78' Another substitution for Sydney FC to replace Milos Ninkovic by Alexander Baumjohann on 78 minute.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' Calem Nieuwenhof is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luke Brattan at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' Andrew Durante has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 90.
- It finishes all square. Sydney FC and Western United FC share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 1
- 23
- 4
- 8
- 10
-
26
Luke Brattan ↓ Calem Nieuwenhof 86'
- 17
- 16
-
9
Bobo ↓ Luke Ivanovic 77'
Bench
- 20
- 3
-
5
Alexander Baumjohann ↑ 77'
-
18
Luke Ivanovic ↑ 77'
-
27
Jordi Swibel ↑ 78'
-
28
Calem Nieuwenhof ↑ 86'
- 33
Coach
Steve Corica
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Victor Sanchez ↓ Kaine Sheppard 86'
-
2
Aaron Calver ↓ Dylan Pierias 46'
- 11
- 3
- 4
-
7
Besart Berisha ↓ Lachlan Wales 69'
- 6
-
25
Luke Duzel ↓ Jerry Skotadis 58'
- 30
- 22
- 34
Bench
- 13
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 46'
-
8
Lachlan Wales ↑ 69'
-
9
Kaine Sheppard ↑ 86'
-
27
Jerry Skotadis ↑ 58'
-
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 58'
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Mak | 5 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 5 |
| Joe Lolley | 3 |
| Steven Lustica | 3 |
| Rhyan Grant | 2 |
| Connor Pain | 2 |
| Adrian Segecic | 2 |
| Lachlan Wales | 2 |
Head to Head
Sydney FC Form
Western United FC Form
2021-03-10
Sydney FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2021-03-07
Western United FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2021-02-27
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
2021-02-20
Western United FC
4–1
Macarthur FC
W
2021-02-07
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Western United FC
L
2020-08-26
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sydney FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Western United FC
49%
Sydney FC or Western United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Sydney FC
| Handicap | Sydney FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.