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 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Macarthur FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #7 |
| 5 | Points | 5 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 1 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 4 | Conceded | 4 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 25% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season
Macarthur FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 6th (5 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Macarthur FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Nicolas Milanovic | 2 G |
| Brandon Borrello | 2 G |
| Miguel Di Pizio | 1 G |
| German Ferreyra | 1 G |
| Atiya Waraga | 1 G |
Macarthur FC
| Ryan Fraser | 1 G | 2 A |
| Musa Toure | 1 G | 1 A |
| Jonathan Aspropotamitis | 1 G | |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at CommBank Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Macarthur FC.
- 3' Marcus Antonsson does the damage! The net is bulging and Western Sydney Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 8' Ulises Davila, a Mexico , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 12' Brilliant from the ! Aidan Simmons makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 12.
- 12' The referee shows Macarthur FC player a card on 12.
- 17' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' What composure from Jake Hollmann! The Australia international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 25' 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.
- 27' That is a card for Macarthur FC. Matthew Jurman will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Macarthur FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 42' Jack Gibson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Jack Clisby. He receives a card.
- 50' Macarthur FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western Sydney Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
- 63' Time for substitution for Macarthur FC. Raphael Borges Rodrigues is replaced by Jed Drew.
- 67' Western Sydney Wanderers FC make a change. Oscar Priestman trudges off to be replaced by Gabriel Cleur on 67 minutes.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' The crowd applauds Ulises Davila as he leaves the pitch. Lachlan Rose steps in for Macarthur FC.
- 77' Macarthur FC make a change. Ivan Vujica trudges off to be replaced by Oliver Jones on 77 minutes.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Dylan Pierias. He replaces Nicolas Milanovic on 78 minute.
- 83' Tomislav Uskok has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 84' GOAL! Valentino Yuel scores on 84. Assisted by Gabriel Cleur
- 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Oliver Jones has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- Full Time. Western Sydney Wanderers FC beats 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 |
| 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
1.91
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Western Sydney Wanderers FC to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Macarthur FC
42%
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
11.2%
2 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.