Sydney FC vs Western United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2023-24

Sydney FC

4 – 2

Full Time

Western United FC

Sat 23 Dec 2023 · 06:30 UTC Sydney Football Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Jake Girdwood-Reich 3' Y

Y 16' Joshua Risdon

Nathan Amanatidis 90' Y

Overview

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

Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Jonathon Barreiro
Referee Lara Lee

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

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 2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC 2022-03-19 Sydney FC 3–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Sydney FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Dec	Western United FC	H	4–2	W
16 Dec	Melbourne Victory FC	A	0–3	L
09 Dec	Macarthur FC	H	0–2	L
02 Dec	Perth Glory FC	H	3–2	W
25 Nov	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	0–1	L
11 Nov	Adelaide United FC	A	5–1	W

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Dec	Sydney FC	A	2–4	L
15 Dec	Brisbane Roar FC	H	2–1	W
08 Dec	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–4	L
02 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	0–1	L
26 Nov	Adelaide United FC	H	1–3	L
11 Nov	Newcastle United Jets 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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sydney FC is hosting Western United FC for another epic battle.
3' A moment of madness from Jake Girdwood-Reich on 3 minutes earns him a card. Sydney FC will be frustrated.
5' The deadlock is broken! Angus Thurgate gets on the scoresheet on 5 minutes.
10' Sydney FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
15' Daniel Penha, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
16' Western United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 16.
21' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
26' What an equalizer from Fabio!
31' Sydney FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 31.
36' It looks surprising Sydney FC does not make any changes. Riku Danzaki has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
40' GOAL! Joe Lolley scores on 40.
45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
47' The deadlock is broken! Jack Rodwell gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luke Brattan made 208 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sydney FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
58' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Sebastian Pasquali by Rhys Bozinovski on 58 minute.
63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
67' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Corey Hollman on, Jack Rodwell off on 67 minutes.
69' Michael Ruhs gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Riku Danzaki and will look to change the dynamic.
73' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Max Burgess is hanging Anthony Caceres on the field on 73 minute.
78' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
80' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Lachlan Wales is replaced by Matthew Grimaldi.
83' Goal! Matthew Grimaldi scores his 10 goal in 150 matches.
88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mitchell Glasson, as he is very good at scoring at Sydney Football Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
90' Nathan Amanatidis catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
90' Another change for Sydney FC made on 90 minute. Fabio leaves to be changed by Patrick Wood.
The points are shared — Sydney FC 4-2 Western United FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

22
Max Burgess ↑ 73'
4
Jordan Courtney-Perkins
20
Adam Pavlesic
13
Patrick Wood ↑ 90'
12
Corey Hollman ↑ 67'
28
Nathan Amanatidis ↑ 73'
19
Mitchell Glasson ↑ 90'

Coach Ufuk Talay

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

32
Angus Thurgate
17
Ben Garuccio
6
Tomoki Imai
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 80'
27
Jacob Tratt
11
Daniel Penha
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Michael Ruhs 69'
21
Sebastian Pasquali ↓ Rhys Bozinovski 58'
19
Joshua Risdon
38
Noah Botic
1
Thomas Heward-Belle

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

Sydney FC Form

2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC W 2023-12-16 Melbourne Victory FC 3–0 Sydney FC L 2023-12-09 Sydney FC 0–2 Macarthur FC L 2023-12-02 Sydney FC 3–2 Perth Glory FC W 2023-11-25 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC W

Western United FC Form

2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC L 2023-12-15 Western United FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC L 2023-12-02 Western United FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-11-11 Western United FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

2.13 Sydney FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.28 Western United FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sydney FC57% Draw22% Western United FC21%

Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes64% 0% No36%

Avg goals/match: 3.41

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	85%	15%
± 2.5	65%	35%
± 3.5	44%	56%
± 4.5	26%	74%

Double Chance

Sydney FC or Draw

79%

Draw or Western United FC

43%

Sydney FC or Western United FC

78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Sydney FC41% Draw40% Western United FC19%

Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted

4 – 2

Actual

1 – 1

9.8%

2 – 1

9.3%

2 – 0

7.5%

3 – 1

6.5%

1 – 0

6.5%

2 – 2

5.9%

1 – 2

5.6%

3 – 0

5.2%

0 – 0

4.7%

3 – 2

4.2%

0 – 1

3.6%

4 – 1

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Sydney FC

Handicap	Sydney FC covers	Push	Western United FC covers
-2.5	17%	—	83%
-2	17%	17%	66%
-1.5	34%	—	66%
-1	34%	21%	44%
-0.5	56%	—	44%
+0.5	78%	—	22%
+1	78%	12%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	6%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

13% ✓

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