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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Sydney FC
Sat 1 May 2021 · 09:10 UTC Bankwest Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 26' Ryan McGowan
Y 26' Ryan McGowan
Y 27' Ryan McGowan
Mitchell Duke 30' Y
Y 30' Luke Brattan
Mitchell Duke 30' Y
Y 31' Luke Brattan
Y 31' Luke Brattan
James Troisi 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Bankwest Stadium.

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

8
4
12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 24 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sydney FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC 2020-03-21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-02-28 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2019-10-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2019-04-13 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Sydney FC H 3–2 W
23 Apr Melbourne Victory FC A 4–5 L
16 Apr Brisbane Roar FC H 1–2 L
10 Apr Adelaide United FC A 1–1 D
06 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC H 2–2 D
03 Apr Brisbane Roar FC A 1–1 D
Sydney FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 2–3 L
27 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 1–0 W
24 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 2–2 D
18 Apr Adelaide United FC H 2–2 D
10 Apr Melbourne City FC H 1–1 D
07 Apr Perth Glory FC H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Sydney FC
#12 Position #5
21 Points 39
26 Played 26
5 / 6 / 15 W / D / L 11 / 6 / 9
27 Scored 33
43 Conceded 25
-16 GD +8
0.81 PPG 1.50
19% Win % 42%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 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
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ 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
Sydney FC
Tiago Quintal 5 G 3 A
Al Hassan Toure 5 G 1 A
Campuzano 4 G 3 A
Joe Lolley 4 G 2 A
Patrick Wood 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western Sydney Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' 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 Joel King suffering a number of foals already.
  • 12' Bruce Kamau has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 12 minutes.
  • 16' Brilliant from the ! Mitchell Duke makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 16.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Sydney FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 26' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan McGowan is booked for Sydney FC — card on 26.
  • 27' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan McGowan is booked for Sydney FC — card on 27.
  • 30' The referee shows Western Sydney Wanderers FC player a card on 30.
  • 31' Poor challenge from Luke Brattan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 47' Alex Wilkinson adds to his 0 season tally! Sydney FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Steve Corica might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' Western Sydney Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 57.
  • 59' Keanu Baccus is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordon Mutch at the 59 minute mark.
  • 61' James Troisi is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
  • 66' The crowd applauds James Troisi as he leaves the pitch. Scott McDonald steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
  • 67' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Bernie Ibini-Isei departs to be replaced by Tate Russell.
  • 72' Western Sydney Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 74' The Australia Scott McDonald breaks the deadlock on 74 minutes. 3-1!
  • 75' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Trent Buhagiar on, Kosta Barbarouses off on 75 minutes.
  • 78' The whistle greets Bruce Kamau as he departs to be replaced by Tass Mourdoukoutas.
  • 83' Sydney FC have won 341 goals from 215 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 87' The supporters are chanting for Patrick Wood. He replaces Luke Brattan on 87 minute.
  • 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bobo makes it 3-2.
  • Sydney FC will have plenty to reflect on. Western Sydney Wanderers FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carl Robinson

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Corica

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Zac Sapsford 5
Adam Le Fondre 5
Fabio 3
Patryk Klimala 3
Alex Brosque 3
Tomer Hemed 3
Trent Buhagiar 2
Rhyan Grant 2

Head to Head

2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC 2020-03-21 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC 2020-02-28 Sydney FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2019-10-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2019-04-13 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Sydney FC

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC W 2021-04-23 Melbourne Victory FC 5–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2021-04-16 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Brisbane Roar FC L 2021-04-10 Adelaide United FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2021-04-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2021-04-03 Brisbane Roar FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Sydney FC Form

2021-05-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Sydney FC L 2021-04-27 Sydney FC 1–0 Melbourne Victory FC W 2021-04-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2021-04-18 Sydney FC 2–2 Adelaide United FC D 2021-04-10 Sydney FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2021-04-07 Sydney FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5 Sydney FC xG
I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western Sydney Wanderers FC41% Draw26% Sydney FC33%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
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 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Sydney FC
59%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Sydney FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western Sydney Wanderers FC27% Draw45% Sydney FC28%
Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers Push Sydney FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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