Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2023-24

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Melbourne City FC

Sat 20 Apr 2024 · 05:30 UTC CommBank Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 8' Vicente Fernandez

Y 75' Nuno Reis

Y 83' Samuel Souprayen

Overview

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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at CommBank Stadium.

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Ben Abraham
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

23 games this season 🟨 0.4/game ⚽ 3.7 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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 18 games · Avg 3.4 goals Melbourne City FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-04-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2024-03-12 Melbourne City FC 7–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2024-01-12 Melbourne City FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-04-28 Melbourne City FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-01-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Apr	Melbourne City FC	H	1–2	L
13 Apr	Sydney FC	A	1–2	L
05 Apr	Brisbane Roar FC	H	1–2	L
01 Apr	Macarthur FC	A	3–1	W
16 Mar	Perth Glory FC	A	2–1	W
12 Mar	Melbourne City FC	A	0–7	L

Melbourne City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Apr	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	2–1	W
14 Apr	Perth Glory FC	H	8–0	W
06 Apr	Melbourne Victory FC	A	1–2	L
02 Apr	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	1–2	L
30 Mar	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	0–0	D
12 Mar	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	7–0	W

Season Stats

Western Sydney Wanderers FC		Melbourne City FC
#12	Position	#6
21	Points	38
26	Played	26
5 / 6 / 15	W / D / L	10 / 8 / 8
27	Scored	33
43	Conceded	33
-16	GD	+0
0.81	PPG	1.46
19%	Win %	38%

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)

56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

19% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

38% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 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

Melbourne City FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

4/–

31-45

1/1

46-60

1/–

61-75

3/–

76+

2/4

■ 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

Melbourne City FC

Max Caputo	8 G	1 A
Marcus Younis	7 G	3 A
Medin Memeti	5 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at CommBank Stadium as Western Sydney Wanderers FC face off against Melbourne City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Samuel Souprayen has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
8' The referee shows Melbourne City FC player a card on 8.
13' Melbourne City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
18' Melbourne City FC is showing some good football. However, Melbourne City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nathanael Blair made 205 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
28' Leo Natel adds to his 0 season tally! Melbourne City FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
33' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western Sydney Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
39' What composure from Marin Jakolis! The Croatia international strokes it home. 0-2.
44' It is a cagey affair so far. Western Sydney Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Melbourne City FC's compact .
46' Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathan Barrie is hanging Alex Bonetig on the field on 46 minute.
51' Joshua Brillante is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western Sydney Wanderers FC tonight.
56' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
58' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 58 minute. Leo Natel leaves to be changed by Harry Politidis.
63' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Rudan will be considering his options from the bench.
67' The crowd applauds Aidan Simmons as he leaves the pitch. Dylan Scicluna steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
69' Marcus Younis does the damage! The net is bulging and Western Sydney Wanderers FC surge ahead!
74' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Sonny Kittel is withdrawn and Milos Ninkovic gets his opportunity.
75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Nuno Reis.
77' Another substitution for Melbourne City FC to replace Tolgay Arslan by Max Caputo on 77 minute.
78' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Mathew Leckie exits the field as Terry Antonis enters on 78.
79' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Zac Sapsford departs to be replaced by Nathanael Blair.
83' Samuel Souprayen was booked on 83.
87' Alessandro Lopane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Harry Politidis on 87 minute.
Melbourne City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

2
Gabriel Cleur
10
Milos Ninkovic ↑ 74'
1
Daniel Margush
32
Nathanael Blair ↑ 79'
29
Dylan Scicluna ↑ 67'
39
Marcus Younis ↑ 46'
44
Nathan Barrie ↑ 46'

Coach Mark Rudan

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike van Houten

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jamie MacLaren	8
Nicolas Milanovic	3
Kai Trewin	3
Mathew Leckie	3
Ritchie De Laet	3
Craig Noone	2
Oriol Riera	2
Leo Natel	2

Head to Head

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

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 2024-04-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Brisbane Roar FC L 2024-04-01 Macarthur FC 1–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-03-16 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-03-12 Melbourne City FC 7–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L

Melbourne City FC Form

2024-04-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC W 2024-04-14 Melbourne City FC 8–0 Perth Glory FC W 2024-04-06 Melbourne Victory FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L 2024-04-02 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC L 2024-03-30 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2024-03-12 Melbourne City FC 7–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.14 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.77 Melbourne City FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC26% Draw27% Melbourne City FC47%

Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 2.91

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	79%	21%
± 2.5	55%	45%
± 3.5	33%	67%
± 4.5	18%	82%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

53%

Draw or Melbourne City FC

74%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Melbourne City FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC19% Draw44% Melbourne City FC37%

Actual: Melbourne City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.9%

1 – 2

Actual

0 – 1

8.8%

0 – 2

8.4%

0 – 0

7.2%

2 – 1

1 – 3

5.5%

2 – 2

5.4%

1 – 0

5.3%

0 – 3

4.8%

2 – 0

3.5%

2 – 3

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	7%	91%
-1.5	9%	—	91%
-1	9%	14%	77%
-0.5	23%	—	77%
+0.5	49%	—	51%
+1	49%	22%	29%
+1.5	71%	—	29%
+2	71%	16%	13%
+2.5	87%	—	13%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

18% ✓

Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet

33% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.