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

Match Preview

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 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

Events

Match Events

0' The wait is over. Western United FC get us underway at Sydney Football Stadium.
3' Noah Botic makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Western United FC are in front.
8' The referee has no hesitation. Noah Botic is booked for Western United FC — card on 8.
13' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
18' Angus Thurgate has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 206 appearances.
19' The referee has no hesitation. Tomoki Imai is booked for Western United FC — card on 19.
24' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Courtney-Perkins is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
27' Rhys Bozinovski was booked on 27.
32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
35' Dylan Leonard picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
37' Adrian Segecic adds to his 1 season tally! Sydney FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
39' Sydney FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 39.
44' Sydney 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.
46' A stunning finish from Abel Walatee — that came from absolutely nowhere!
47' Brilliant from the ! Adrian Segecic makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 45.
52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ufuk Talay might look to freshen things up shortly.
54' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Kane Vidmar on, Charbel Shamoon off on 54 minutes.
59' Jordan Courtney-Perkins has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 59.
62' What a strike from Rhys Bozinovski! The score is 2-3.
67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
68' The Australia Rhyan Grant breaks the deadlock on 68 minutes. 3-3!
73' Sydney FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
77' The supporters are chanting for Michael Ruhs. He replaces Noah Botic on 77 minute.
81' Jaiden Kucharski is replacing Adrian Segecic for the Sydney FC side.
85' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Jordan Lauton comes on to replace Rhys Bozinovski.
87' Magnificent from Michael Ruhs! That is 13 goals in 149 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
89' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Alexandar Popovic exits the field as Aaron Gurd enters on 89.
90' Tiago Quintal catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
Another three points for Western United FC.

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
Fabio	2
Matthew Grimaldi	2
Noah Botic	2
Rhyan Grant	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.