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

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A League · 2023-24

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

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Adelaide United FC

Fri 15 Dec 2023 · 08:45 UTC CommBank Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Dylan Scicluna 75' Y

Y 78' Ryan Tunnicliffe

Joshua Brillante 78' R

Marcelo 78' Y

Y 84' Javi Lopez

Overview

Match Preview

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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Alireza Faghani
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

19 games this season 🟨 1.1/game ⚽ 4.5 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

2023-12-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC 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

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Dec	Adelaide United FC	H	1–0	W
10 Dec	Melbourne Victory FC	H	3–4	L
01 Dec	Brisbane Roar FC	A	2–2	D
25 Nov	Sydney FC	A	1–0	W
11 Nov	Perth Glory FC	H	2–0	W
05 Nov	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	2–2	D

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Dec	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–1	L
10 Dec	Brisbane Roar FC	H	0–2	L
04 Dec	Macarthur FC	A	3–4	L
26 Nov	Western United FC	A	3–1	W
11 Nov	Sydney FC	H	1–5	L
04 Nov	Melbourne Victory FC	A	1–1	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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Adelaide United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' The 39-year-old Isaias Sanchez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
10' Adelaide United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
15' 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.
18' The supporters are chanting for Oscar Priestman. He replaces Tom Beadling on 18 minute.
23' Assisted by Aidan Simmons with the perfectly-timed delivery and Dylan Pierias makes no mistake. 1-0!
28' 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.
33' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Tom Beadling has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
46' Ethan Alagich makes way for Nestor Irankunda at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western Sydney Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
56' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
59' The supporters are chanting for Johnny Yull. He replaces Luke Duzel on 59 minute.
64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
65' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Valentino Yuel is replaced by Lachlan Brook on 65 minute.
66' Western Sydney Wanderers FC make a change. Aidan Simmons trudges off to be replaced by Dylan Scicluna on 66 minutes.
71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
72' The supporters are chanting for Hiroshi Ibusuki. He replaces Ryan Kitto on 72 minute.
75' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Dylan Scicluna on 75 minutes.
78' It’s gonna be a card for Ryan Tunnicliffe.
80' The crowd applauds Marcus Antonsson as he leaves the pitch. Tate Russell steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Javi Lopez on 84.
85' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Nick Ansell has done his job and it is now time for Isaias Sanchez to step up.
90' Marcus Antonsson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Western Sydney Wanderers FC players.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

13
Tate Russell ↑ 80'
17
Lachlan Brook ↑ 65'
40
Jack Gibson
36
Oscar Priestman ↑ 18'
29
Dylan Scicluna ↑ 66'
35
Zac Sapsford
39
Marcus Younis ↑ 65'

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

21
Javi Lopez ↑ 72'
1
James Delianov
9
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↑ 72'
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 46'
8
Isaias Sanchez ↑ 85'
31
Bernardo Oliveira
37
Johnny Yull ↑ 59'

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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2023-12-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC W 2023-12-10 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–4 Melbourne Victory FC L 2023-12-01 Brisbane Roar FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2023-11-25 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2023-11-11 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Perth Glory FC W 2023-11-05 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Adelaide United FC Form

2023-12-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Adelaide United FC L 2023-12-10 Adelaide United FC 0–2 Brisbane Roar FC L 2023-12-04 Macarthur FC 4–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC W 2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC L 2023-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.53 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.79 Adelaide United FC xG

I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Adelaide United FC 76% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC40% Draw24% Adelaide United FC36%

Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes65% 0% No35%

Avg goals/match: 3.32

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	84%	16%
± 2.5	63%	37%
± 3.5	42%	58%
± 4.5	24%	76%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

64%

Draw or Adelaide United FC

60%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Adelaide United FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC26% Draw42% Adelaide United FC32%

Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10.8%

1 – 2

8.5%

2 – 1

7.3%

2 – 2

6.5%

0 – 1

5.8%

0 – 2

5.8%

0 – 0

5.1%

1 – 3

5.1%

1 – 0

Actual

2 – 0

4.3%

2 – 3

3.9%

3 – 1

3.7%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	10%	84%
-1.5	16%	—	84%
-1	16%	16%	68%
-0.5	32%	—	68%
+0.5	57%	—	43%
+1	57%	19%	23%
+1.5	77%	—	23%
+2	77%	13%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

18% ✗

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet

22% ✓

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