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 (2025/26)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
18 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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
19%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season
Macarthur FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 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
Macarthur FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ 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 |
Macarthur FC
| Harry Sawyer | 6 G | 1 A |
| Mitchell Duke | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luke Vickery | 5 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Macarthur FC — let the football do the talking.
- 3' The deadlock is broken! Marcus Antonsson gets on the scoresheet on 3 minutes.
- 8' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' The Australia Aidan Simmons breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 2-0!
- 12' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Raphael Borges Rodrigues.
- 17' It’s high time Mark Rudan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Jake Hollmann does the damage! The net is bulging and Macarthur FC surge ahead!
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western Sydney Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' That looks like a foul for a card for Matthew Jurman.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' Macarthur FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' Macarthur FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 3 meetings.
- 45' Jack Clisby catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 50' Macarthur FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Macarthur FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Clisby made 208 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' The Macarthur FC bench stirs into life. Raphael Borges Rodrigues is withdrawn and Jed Drew gets his opportunity.
- 67' Oscar Priestman makes way for Gabriel Cleur at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 72' Macarthur FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 73' Ulises Davila makes way for Lachlan Rose at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Macarthur FC.
- 77' Oliver Jones gets the nod from Macarthur FC. He replaces Ivan Vujica and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Dylan Pierias has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas Milanovic on 78 minute.
- 83' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Macarthur FC backline.
- 84' Valentino Yuel has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 84 minutes.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Oliver Jones catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3-1 Macarthur FC.
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 |
| Anthony Pantazopoulos | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Valere Germain | 3 |
| Jed Drew | 2 |
| Lachlan Brook | 2 |
| Ramy Najjarine | 2 |
| Craig Noone | 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.