Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2022-23

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

2 – 3

Full Time

Adelaide United FC

Fri 31 Mar 2023 · 08:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Adama Traore 57' Y

Y 75' Nestor Irankunda

Y 75' Zach Clough

Y 76' Joe Gauci

Marcelo 90' R

Calem Nieuwenhof 90' Y

Y 90' Nestor Irankunda

Y 90' Lachlan Barr

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

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

Adelaide United FC

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)

73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

19% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

11% Clean Sheets
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' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have kicked off against Adelaide United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' Western Sydney Wanderers 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.
10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
15' Ben Warland has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 215 appearances.
20' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
29' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Ethan Alagich on, Isaias off on 29 minutes.
34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Gauci is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
37' What a moment for Ben Warland! That strike on 37 puts his side firmly in control.
42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western Sydney Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
44' A stunning finish from Kusini Yengi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
49' What a strike from Ben Warland! The score is 1-2.
54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
55' Hiroshi Ibusuki does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hiroshi Ibusuki makes it 1-4.
57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adama Traore on 57 minutes.
60' Marcelo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
62' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Kusini Yengi is replaced by Amor Layouni on 62 minute.
66' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Hiroshi Ibusuki by Luka Jovanovic on 66 minute.
71' Morgan Schneiderlin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Romain Amalfitano on 71 minute.
75' The referee calls foul for Nestor Irankunda. He receives a Yellow card.
76' A moment of madness from Joe Gauci on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Adelaide United FC will be frustrated.
81' It looks like no one’s ball. Western Sydney Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
86' It looks surprising Western Sydney Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Luka Jovanovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
87' Western Sydney Wanderers FC ring the changes. Milos Ninkovic has done his job and it is now time for Jarrod Carluccio to step up.
88' The supporters are chanting for Jonny Yull. He replaces Zach Clough on 88 minute.
90' Marcelo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 90.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2-3 Adelaide United FC.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

23
Yeni N'Gbakoto ↓ Nicolas Milanovic 87'
6
Marcelo
26
Brandon Borrello
20
Lawrence Thomas
10
Milos Ninkovic ↓ Jarrod Carluccio 87'
5
Tomislav Mrcela
3
Adama Traore
9
Kusini Yengi ↓ Amor Layouni 62'
28
Calem Nieuwenhof
17
Romain Amalfitano ↓ Morgan Schneiderlin 71'
31
Aidan Simmons

Bench

Coach Mark Rudan

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

1
James Delianov
37
Jonny Yull ↑ 88'
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 66'
31
Bernardo
55
Ethan Alagich ↑ 29'
35
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 66'
36
Panashe Madanha

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC32% Draw25% Adelaide United FC43%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes70% 0% No30%

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

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC25% Draw39% Adelaide United FC36%

Actual: 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.