Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2024-25

Western United FC

3 – 0

Full Time

Adelaide United FC

Sun 23 Feb 2025 · 06:00 UTC Wyndham Regional Football Facility HT 45' · FT 45'

Rhys Bozinovski 30' Y

Y 32' Bart Vriends

Y 64' Stefan Mauk

Michael Ruhs 90' Y

Overview

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Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Shaun Evans
Referee Lara Lee

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

Western United FC 12 games · Avg 4.1 goals Adelaide United FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-02-23 Western United FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC 2024-11-09 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC 2024-04-16 Western United FC 3–3 Adelaide United FC 2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Feb	Adelaide United FC	H	3–0	W
15 Feb	Auckland FC	H	0–2	L
09 Feb	Macarthur FC	A	2–2	D
29 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	2–2	D
17 Jan	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	3–1	W
10 Jan	Melbourne Victory FC	A	4–3	W

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
23 Feb	Western United FC	A	0–3	L
15 Feb	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	1–2	L
07 Feb	Melbourne City FC	H	1–0	W
01 Feb	Sydney FC	A	1–4	L
22 Jan	Auckland FC	H	2–2	D
18 Jan	Melbourne Victory FC	H	3–2	W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

11% Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Adelaide United FC

0-15

–/1

16-30

1/2

31-45

–/1

46-60

–/2

61-75

4/–

76+

3/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Adelaide United FC

Luka Jovanovic	11 G	3 A
Johnny Yull	4 G	5 A
Ethan Alagich	4 G	4 A
Ryan Kitto	3 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Three points are at stake. Western United FC host Adelaide United FC — let the battle begin!
5' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jordan Elsey is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
26' The Australia Noah Botic breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 1-0!
30' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rhys Bozinovski on 30.
32' That is a card for Adelaide United FC. Bart Vriends will be fuming at that decision.
37' Archie Goodwin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Adelaide United FC so far.
42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matthew Grimaldi made 150 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
47' Jay Barnett is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western United FC tonight.
52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
57' Western United FC have won 248 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
59' A stunning finish from Hiroshi Ibusuki — that came from absolutely nowhere!
64' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Stefan Mauk on 64 minutes.
67' Adelaide United FC make a change. Archie Goodwin trudges off to be replaced by Austin Ayoubi on 67 minutes.
70' Riku Danzaki gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Matthew Grimaldi and will look to change the dynamic.
75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
80' Michael Ruhs is ready to make an impact after coming on for Noah Botic at the 80 minute mark.
81' Luke Vickery is replacing Abel Walatee for the Western United FC side.
83' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Jay Barnett by Ben Folami on 83 minute.
87' Jordan Lauton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rhys Bozinovski at the 87 minute mark.
88' A stunning finish from Riku Danzaki — that came from absolutely nowhere!
89' The whistle greets Isaias Sanchez as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Elsey.
90' Michael Ruhs picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
Adelaide United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Western United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 87'
77
Riku Danzaki ↑ 70'
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 80'
22
Kane Vidmar
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 87'
70
Michael Vonja
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 81'

Coach John Aloisi

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

17
Ben Folami ↑ 83'
4
Jordan Elsey ↑ 89'
1
James Delianov
27
Joshua Cavallo
23
Luke Duzel
42
Austin Ayoubi ↑ 67'
74
Amlani Tatu ↑ 67'

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Nestor Irankunda	4
Besart Berisha	4
Zach Clough	4
Hiroshi Ibusuki	3
Connor Pain	3
Riley McGree	2
Craig Goodwin	2
Alessandro Diamanti	2

Head to Head

Western United FC Form

2025-02-23 Western United FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC W 2025-02-15 Western United FC 0–2 Auckland FC L 2025-02-09 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-17 Western United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2025-01-10 Melbourne Victory FC 3–4 Western United FC W

Adelaide United FC Form

2025-02-23 Western United FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC L 2025-02-15 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2025-02-07 Adelaide United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC W 2025-02-01 Sydney FC 4–1 Adelaide United FC L 2025-01-22 Adelaide United FC 2–2 Auckland FC D 2025-01-18 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Melbourne Victory FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.86 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.26 Adelaide United FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC51% Draw25% Adelaide United FC24%

Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes60% 0% No40%

Avg goals/match: 3.12

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	59%	41%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

75%

Draw or Adelaide United FC

49%

Western United FC or Adelaide United FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC37% Draw43% Adelaide United FC20%

Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.2%

2 – 1

9.3%

2 – 0

7.6%

1 – 0

7.5%

1 – 2

6.3%

0 – 0

6.1%

2 – 2

5.8%

3 – 1

5.7%

0 – 1

4.8%

3 – 0

Actual

3 – 2

3.7%

0 – 2

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5	13%	—	87%
-2	13%	15%	71%
-1.5	29%	—	71%
-1	29%	21%	50%
-0.5	50%	—	50%
+0.5	75%	—	25%
+1	75%	14%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	7%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✗

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

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