Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
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
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
2023-02-19
Adelaide United FC
4–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2022-03-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
2022-03-16
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2021-06-03
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 10 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 4–4 | D |
Season Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 21 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 5 / 6 / 15 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 27 | Scored | 46 |
| 43 | Conceded | 36 |
| -16 | GD | +10 |
| 0.81 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 19% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Bozhidar Kraev | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ryan Fraser | 4 G | 3 A |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 4 G | 1 A |
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Western Sydney Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Adelaide United FC.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brandon Borrello, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Javi Lopez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Adelaide United FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 3 of the last 3 meetings.
- 20' Australia international Craig Goodwin has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' Ethan Alagich is replacing Isaias for the Adelaide United FC side.
- 34' Adelaide United FC looks like a favorite considering 3 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 37' What composure from Ben Warland! The Australia international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 42' 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 Marcelo suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' Against the run of play, Kusini Yengi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 49' Ben Warland is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 55' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Hiroshi Ibusuki makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 56' GOAL! Hiroshi Ibusuki fires home to make it 1-4!
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Adama Traore.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcelo makes it 2-4.
- 62' Amor Layouni has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kusini Yengi on 62 minute.
- 66' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Hiroshi Ibusuki has done his job and it is now time for Luka Jovanovic to step up.
- 71' Romain Amalfitano makes way for Morgan Schneiderlin at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 75' Poor challenge from Nestor Irankunda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 76' Poor challenge from Joe Gauci. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Calem Nieuwenhof made 215 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western Sydney Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 87' Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jarrod Carluccio is hanging Milos Ninkovic on the field on 87 minute.
- 88' The crowd applauds Zach Clough as he leaves the pitch. Jonny Yull steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 90' It’s a booking for Western Sydney Wanderers FC player. Marcelo gets a Red card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-3.
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 6
- 26
- 20
- 10
- 5
- 3
-
9
Kusini Yengi ↓ Amor Layouni 62'
- 28
- 17
- 31
Bench
-
4
Morgan Schneiderlin ↑ 71'
- 1
- 8
-
11
Amor Layouni ↑ 62'
-
21
Jarrod Carluccio ↑ 87'
- 16
-
14
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 87'
Coach
Mark Rudan
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Jonny Yull 88'
- 21
- 3
- 46
-
8
Isaias ↓ Ethan Alagich 29'
- 7
- 6
- 11
-
26
Ben Halloran ↓ Nestor Irankunda 66'
- 9
Bench
- 1
-
37
Jonny Yull ↑ 88'
-
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 66'
- 31
-
55
Ethan Alagich ↑ 29'
-
35
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 66'
- 36
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 5 |
| Ryan Kitto | 5 |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 |
| Craig Goodwin | 4 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Nicolai Muller | 3 |
| Oriol Riera | 3 |
| Simon Cox | 3 |
Head to Head
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
2023-02-19
Adelaide United FC
4–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2022-03-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
2022-03-16
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2021-06-03
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
L
2023-03-18
Sydney FC
0–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2023-03-10
Perth Glory FC
1–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2023-03-04
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-02-25
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–0
Macarthur FC
W
2023-02-19
Adelaide United FC
4–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
Adelaide United FC Form
2023-03-31
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2023-03-17
Adelaide United FC
5–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2023-03-11
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2023-03-03
Adelaide United FC
4–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2023-02-26
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2023-02-19
Adelaide United FC
4–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.66
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.05
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Adelaide United FC 75% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
68%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Adelaide United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
5.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 15% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 19% | 27% |
| +1.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +2 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.