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

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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Alireza Faghani
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

7 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 12.0 goals/game 🟥 2 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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The wait is over. Western Sydney Wanderers FC get us underway at CommBank Stadium.
5' Brazil international Marcelo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
15' 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.
18' The crowd applauds Tom Beadling as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Priestman steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
23' Magnificent from Dylan Pierias! That is 17 goals in 208 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
28' 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.
33' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
38' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have won 309 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
46' Nestor Irankunda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ethan Alagich at the 46 minute mark.
51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
56' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
59' Johnny Yull has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luke Duzel on 59 minute.
64' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
65' Lachlan Brook has so much to prove this time. He replaces Valentino Yuel on 65 minute.
66' Another substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to replace Aidan Simmons by Dylan Scicluna on 66 minute.
71' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
72' The crowd applauds Ryan Kitto as he leaves the pitch. Hiroshi Ibusuki steps in for Adelaide United FC.
75' Dylan Scicluna is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
78' A moment of madness from Ryan Tunnicliffe on 78 minutes earns him a card. Adelaide United FC will be frustrated.
80' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Antonsson departs to be replaced by Tate Russell.
84' Controversy at the stadium! Javi Lopez argues furiously but the card stands.
85' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Isaias Sanchez on, Nick Ansell off on 85 minutes.
90' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nicolas Milanovic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Adelaide United FC.

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
Ryan Kitto	5
Hiroshi Ibusuki	5
Brandon Borrello	4
Craig Goodwin	4
Oriol Riera	3
Simon Cox	3
Mitch Duke	3
Nicolas Milanovic	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.