Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at CommBank Stadium.
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Dec | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | Sydney FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 24 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #7 |
| 21 | Points | 34 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 5 / 6 / 15 | W / D / L | 9 / 7 / 10 |
| 27 | Scored | 37 |
| 43 | Conceded | 44 |
| -16 | GD | -7 |
| 0.81 | PPG | 1.31 |
| 19% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to CommBank Stadium that hosts another battle between Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Macarthur FC.
- 3' Marcus Antonsson puts Western Sydney Wanderers FC on the lead.
- 8' Yianni Nicolaou is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western Sydney Wanderers FC tonight.
- 12' A stunning finish from Aidan Simmons — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 12' Raphael Borges Rodrigues is having his name booked by the referee on 12.
- 17' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 17 minutes.
- 20' Jake Hollmann does the damage! The net is bulging and Macarthur FC surge ahead!
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Macarthur FC that had 149 games and scored 216 goals.
- 27' Matthew Jurman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 27.
- 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 37' Jorrit Hendrix has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' The 35-year-old Filip Kurto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Jack Clisby is booked for Western Sydney Wanderers FC — card on 45.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Macarthur FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' Macarthur FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 60' Macarthur FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 63' The whistle greets Raphael Borges Rodrigues as he departs to be replaced by Jed Drew.
- 67' Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Cleur is hanging Oscar Priestman on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' A quiet spell here at CommBank Stadium. Macarthur FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 73' Macarthur FC make a change. Ulises Davila trudges off to be replaced by Lachlan Rose on 73 minutes.
- 77' It is a substitution in Macarthur FC team. Ivan Vujica is replaced by Oliver Jones on 77 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Nicolas Milanovic is replaced by Dylan Pierias on 78 minute.
- 83' Kearyn Baccus needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 84' Valentino Yuel has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Oliver Jones. He receives a card.
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 19
-
17
Lachlan Brook ↓ Valentino Yuel 63'
- 9
- 14
-
37
Alex Badolato ↓ Milos Ninkovic 78'
- 33
-
31
Aidan Simmons ↓ Tate Russell 78'
- 40
-
36
Oscar Priestman ↓ Gabriel Cleur 67'
Bench
-
2
Gabriel Cleur ↑ 67'
-
10
Milos Ninkovic ↑ 78'
-
13
Tate Russell ↑ 78'
- 1
-
7
Dylan Pierias ↑ 78'
-
11
Valentino Yuel ↑ 63'
- 39
Coach
Mark Rudan
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Clayton Lewis ↓ Ali Auglah 77'
- 98
-
13
Ivan Vujica ↓ Oliver Jones 77'
- 12
-
10
Ulises Davila ↓ Lachlan Rose 73'
- 17
- 6
- 8
- 22
- 11
- 4
Bench
- 1
- 27
- 14
-
36
Ali Auglah ↑ 77'
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 73'
-
37
Jed Drew ↑ 63'
-
16
Oliver Jones ↑ 77'
Coach
Mile Sterjovski
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brandon Borrello | 5 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Valere Germain | 3 |
| Anthony Pantazopoulos | 3 |
| Lachlan Brook | 2 |
| Ramy Najjarine | 2 |
| Craig Noone | 2 |
| Ulises Davila | 2 |
Head to Head
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2024-01-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
2023-12-23
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
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
Macarthur FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Macarthur FC
47%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Macarthur FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.