Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2020-21

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

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Adelaide United FC

Sat 27 Feb 2021 · 06:05 UTC Bankwest Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'

Ziggy Gordon 57' Y

Y 58' Joe Caletti

Y 82' Noah Smith

Overview

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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Bankwest Stadium.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Adelaide United FC 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Kurt Ams
Referee Adam Kersey
Referee David Walsh
Referee Kate Jacewicz
Referee Adam Powers

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Wellington Phoenix FC	4	10
2	Sydney FC	4	7
3	Brisbane Roar FC	3	7
4	Melbourne City FC	4	7
5	Perth Glory FC	4	6
6	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	4	5
7	Macarthur FC	4	5
8	Auckland FC	4	5
9	Melbourne Victory FC	4	3
10	Newcastle United Jets FC	4	2
11	Central Coast Mariners FC	4	2
12	Adelaide United FC	3	1

Head-to-Head

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 22 games · Avg 4.0 goals Adelaide United FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-02-27 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2020-02-21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 5–2 Adelaide United FC 2019-12-27 Adelaide United FC 2–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2019-02-16 Adelaide United FC 1–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2019-01-18 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Feb	Adelaide United FC	H	2–3	L
21 Feb	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	2–2	D
10 Feb	Melbourne Victory FC	H	2–0	W
06 Feb	Macarthur FC	A	2–2	D
12 Aug	Melbourne Victory FC	H	2–1	W
07 Aug	Western United FC	A	3–5	L

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Feb	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	3–2	W
19 Feb	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	3–2	W
12 Feb	Macarthur FC	A	0–4	L
05 Feb	Perth Glory FC	H	1–2	L
11 Aug	Melbourne City FC	A	2–2	D
06 Aug	Sydney FC	H	1–1	D

Season Stats

Western Sydney Wanderers FC		Adelaide United FC
#6	Position	#12
5	Points	1
4	Played	3
1 / 2 / 1	W / D / L	0 / 1 / 2
6	Scored	3
4	Conceded	8
+2	GD	-5
1.25	PPG	0.33
25%	Win %	0%

Key Stats

82% Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)

73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

50% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 6th (5 pts). Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

0-15

1/1

16-30

–/1

31-45

2/–

46-60

2/–

61-75

–/2

76+

2/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Adelaide United FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

1/2

31-45

1/1

46-60

–/–

61-75

–/4

76+

1/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Nicolas Milanovic	2 G
Brandon Borrello	2 G
Miguel Di Pizio	1 G
German Ferreyra	1 G
Atiya Waraga	1 G

Adelaide United FC

Brody Burkitt	2 G
Joey Garuccio	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Adelaide United FC get this one started.
2' Craig Goodwin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
7' The 26-year-old Pacifique Niyongabire has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
17' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
22' Adelaide United FC is showing some good football. However, Adelaide United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
37' Joe Caletti has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
42' Ziggy Gordon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western Sydney Wanderers FC so far.
44' A stunning finish from Stefan Mauk — that came from absolutely nowhere!
49' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Carl Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
57' Mitch Duke gets the nod from Western Sydney Wanderers FC. He replaces Kwame Yeboah and will look to change the dynamic.
57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ziggy Gordon on 57.
58' The referee calls foul for Joe Caletti. He receives a Yellow card.
58' A change in the Western Sydney Wanderers FC ranks — Nicolai Muller exits the field as Bruce Kamau enters on 58.
61' A goal from the Australia international Bruce Kamau! He fires home on 61 to make it 1-2!
66' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
67' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Joe Caletti by Joshua Cavallo on 67 minute.
71' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Simon Cox is replaced by Bernie Ibini-Isei on 71 minute.
72' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Craig Goodwin is withdrawn and Mohamed Toure gets his opportunity.
73' Pacifique Niyongabire has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kusini Yengi on 73 minute.
75' Time for substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Daniel Wilmering is replaced by James Troisi.
80' Javi Lopez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
82' Goal! Mohamed Toure scores his 16 goal in 236 matches.
82' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Noah Smith.
82' The supporters are chanting for Yarad Abetew. He replaces Noah Smith on 82 minute.
87' Western Sydney Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
90' Goal! Mitch Duke scores his 24 goal in 380 matches.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Adelaide United FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

14
James Troisi ↑ 75'
40
Noah James
7
Bruce Kamau ↑ 57'
12
Mitch Duke ↑ 57'
19
Jordon Mutch
9
Bernie Ibini-Isei ↑ 71'
39
Thomas Aquilina ↑ 57'

Coach Carl Robinson

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

21
Javi Lopez
18
Joe Caletti ↓ Joshua Cavallo 67'
8
Stefan Mauk C
23
Jordan Elsey
6
Louis D'Arrigo
11
Craig Goodwin ↓ Mohamed Toure 72'
26
Ben Halloran
1
James Delianov
3
George Timotheou
29
Yengi Kusini ↓ Pacifique Niyongabire 73'
15
Noah Smith ↓ Yarad Abetew 82'

Bench

46
Joe Gauci
24
Pacifique Niyongabire ↑ 73'
27
Joshua Cavallo ↑ 67'
34
Yarad Abetew ↑ 82'
17
Mohamed Toure ↑ 72'

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ryan Kitto	5
Hiroshi Ibusuki	5
Brandon Borrello	4
Craig Goodwin	4
Oriol Riera	3
Simon Cox	3
Mitch Duke	3
Nicolai Muller	3

Head to Head

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2021-02-27 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC L 2021-02-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2021-02-10 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2021-02-06 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2020-08-12 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC W 2020-08-07 Western United FC 5–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L

Adelaide United FC Form

2021-02-27 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC W 2021-02-19 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2021-02-12 Macarthur FC 4–0 Adelaide United FC L 2021-02-05 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Perth Glory FC L 2020-08-11 Melbourne City FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC D 2020-08-06 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Sydney FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

2.93 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.27 Adelaide United FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC61% Draw20% Adelaide United FC19%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes68% 0% No32%

Avg goals/match: 4.2

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	98%	2%
± 1.5	92%	8%
± 2.5	77%	23%
± 3.5	59%	41%
± 4.5	40%	60%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

81%

Draw or Adelaide United FC

39%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Adelaide United FC

80%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC53% Draw33% Adelaide United FC14%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted

2 – 3

Actual

2 – 1

8.1%

3 – 1

7.7%

2 – 0

6.6%

1 – 1

6.3%

3 – 0

6.2%

4 – 1

5.6%

2 – 2

3 – 2

4.9%

4 – 0

4.5%

1 – 0

4.3%

4 – 2

3.6%

1 – 2

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5	31%	—	69%
-2	31%	19%	49%
-1.5	51%	—	49%
-1	51%	19%	30%
-0.5	70%	—	30%
+0.5	86%	—	14%
+1	86%	8%	6%
+1.5	94%	—	6%
+2	94%	4%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✓

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet

6% ✓

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