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Sydney FC vs Western United FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2021-22
Sydney FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Western United FC
Sat 12 Feb 2022 · 08:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Alessandro Diamanti
Paulo Retre 58' Y
Rhyan Grant 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sydney FC vs Western United FC — A League .

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

6
3
5
Sydney FC 14 games · Avg 3.1 goals Western United FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Western United FC 2021-05-15 Western United FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2021-03-10 Sydney FC 2–0 Western United FC 2020-08-15 Sydney FC 1–2 Western United FC 2019-12-01 Western United FC 0–2 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Feb Western United FC H 1–1 D
04 Feb Adelaide United FC A 2–1 W
30 Jan Central Coast Mariners FC H 3–2 W
27 Nov Macarthur FC H 0–1 L
20 Nov Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
05 Jun Brisbane Roar FC A 2–0 W
Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Feb Sydney FC A 1–1 D
05 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 1–0 W
01 Feb Macarthur FC A 2–2 D
29 Jan Melbourne City FC H 1–0 W
26 Nov Perth Glory FC H 1–0 W
20 Nov Melbourne Victory FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Sydney FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Sydney FC in their trying to find a way past Western United FC's compact .
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' Max Burgess has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 209 appearances.
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 35' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 37' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alessandro Diamanti.
  • 42' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 47' Sydney FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western United FC's shape.
  • 52' Sydney FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
  • 56' A stunning finish from Steven Lustica — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 58' Sydney FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 58.
  • 62' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Adam Le Fondre is replaced by Bobo on 62 minute.
  • 65' A stunning finish from Max Burgess — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 70' Western United FC ring the changes. Lachlan Wales has done his job and it is now time for Dylan Pierias to step up.
  • 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 80' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sydney FC that had 215 games and scored 341 goals.
  • 83' Sydney FC make a change. Trent Buhagiar trudges off to be replaced by Callum Talbot on 83 minutes.
  • 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sydney FC and Western United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 89' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. Alessandro Diamanti is replaced by Nicolas Milanovic on 89 minute.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Rhyan Grant. He receives a Yellow card.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Mak 5
Adam Le Fondre 5
Joe Lolley 3
Steven Lustica 3
Lachlan Wales 2
Max Burgess 2
Fabio 2
Matthew Grimaldi 2

Head to Head

2022-02-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Western United FC 2021-05-15 Western United FC 0–1 Sydney FC 2021-03-10 Sydney FC 2–0 Western United FC 2020-08-15 Sydney FC 1–2 Western United FC 2019-12-01 Western United FC 0–2 Sydney FC

Sydney FC Form

2022-02-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Western United FC D 2022-02-04 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Sydney FC W 2022-01-30 Sydney FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2021-11-27 Sydney FC 0–1 Macarthur FC L 2021-11-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–0 Sydney FC D 2021-06-05 Brisbane Roar FC 0–2 Sydney FC W

Western United FC Form

2022-02-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Western United FC D 2022-02-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–1 Western United FC W 2022-02-01 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2022-01-29 Western United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC W 2021-11-26 Western United FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W 2021-11-20 Western United FC 0–1 Melbourne Victory FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3 Sydney FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Western United FC xG
I would bet for: Sydney FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sydney FC43% Draw29% Western United FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Western United FC
57%
Sydney FC or Western United FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sydney FC28% Draw50% Western United FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap Sydney FC covers Push Western United FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 22% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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