Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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 Alex King
- Referee Kris Griffiths-Jones (Australia)
19 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 6.1 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
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
2024-02-24
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 27 Oct | Western United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Sydney FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Oct | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 16 Apr | Western United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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' The game is set. Western Sydney Wanderers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 4' Luka Jovanovic adds to his 2 season tally! Adelaide United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 9' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 14' Tae-wook Jeong needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 19' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have won 309 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 21' Against the run of play, Austin Ayoubi has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 23' Magnificent from Nicolas Milanovic! That is 28 goals in 150 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 27' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dylan Pierias makes it 1-3.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 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 Jay Barnett suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' The crowd applauds Oscar Priestman as he leaves the pitch. Dylan Scicluna steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 48' Luka Jovanovic was booked on 48.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a card for Gabriel Cleur.
- 53' Brilliant from the ! Bozhidar Kraev makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 53.
- 56' The whistle greets Austin Ayoubi as he departs to be replaced by Ben Folami.
- 57' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Luka Jovanovic by Archie Goodwin on 57 minute.
- 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' Goal! Dylan Pierias scores his 17 goal in 208 matches.
- 67' A tactical swap from Western Sydney Wanderers FC — Aydan Hammond on, Nicolas Milanovic off on 67 minutes.
- 72' Anthony Pantazopoulos is replacing Gabriel Cleur for the Western Sydney Wanderers FC side.
- 75' What composure from Brandon Borrello! The Australia international strokes it home. 3-4.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 83' It’s gonna be a card for Aydan Hammond.
- 88' Ben Holliday is replacing Bozhidar Kraev for the Western Sydney Wanderers FC side.
- 89' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Zach Clough is replaced by Ryan White.
- 90' That is a card for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Anthony Pantazopoulos will be fuming at that decision.
- Full Time. Adelaide United FC beats Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
64
Mata ↓ Zac Sapsford 46'
- 26
- 19
-
23
Bozhidar Kraev ↓ Ben Holliday 88'
- 14
- 25
- 4
- 18
- 40
- 8
Bench
- 9
- 30
-
22
Anthony Pantazopoulos ↑ 72'
-
5
Dylan Scicluna ↑ 46'
-
7
Zac Sapsford ↑ 46'
-
21
Aydan Hammond ↑ 67'
-
12
Ben Holliday ↑ 88'
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Ryan White 89'
-
6
Stefan Mauk ↓ Panashe Madanha 72'
- 7
- 20
- 1
- 14
- 8
- 55
-
9
Luka Jovanovic ↓ Archie Goodwin 57'
- 51
-
42
Austin Ayoubi ↓ Ben Folami 56'
Bench
-
17
Ben Folami ↑ 56'
- 21
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↑ 57'
- 40
-
36
Panashe Madanha ↑ 72'
- 12
-
44
Ryan White ↑ 89'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Kitto | 5 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 5 |
| Craig Goodwin | 4 |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 |
| Simon Cox | 3 |
| Mitch Duke | 3 |
| Nicolai Muller | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
Head to Head
2024-11-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
2024-02-24
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
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
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2024-11-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-10-27
Western United FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2024-10-19
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Sydney FC
L
2024-04-27
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2024-04-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2024-04-13
Sydney FC
2–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
Adelaide United FC Form
2024-11-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-10-26
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2024-05-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-04-26
Brisbane Roar FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-04-16
Western United FC
3–3
Adelaide United FC
D
2024-04-12
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.8
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.37
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
69%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Adelaide United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
5.9%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4%
1 – 4
3.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 14% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 19% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

