Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at GMHBA Stadium.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Daniel Illievski
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
- Referee Andrew Meimarakis
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 19 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Western United FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 17 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Western United FC welcome Adelaide United FC for this crunch clash at GMHBA Stadium.
- 5' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 9' Nikola Mileusnic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 9 minutes.
- 12' GOAL! Besart Berisha scores on 12. Assisted by Max Burgess
- 15' Nikola Mileusnic does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
- 18' Riley McGree doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' Western United FC is showing some good football. However, Western United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 33' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' Jerry Skotadis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western United FC so far.
- 43' Assisted by Connor Pain with the perfectly-timed delivery and Besart Berisha makes no mistake. 2-3!
- 48' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gertjan Verbeek might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' What a moment for Alessandro Diamanti! That strike on 54 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' 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 Ryan Kitto suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' Adelaide United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 69' Adelaide United FC have won 368 goals from 233 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 72' Nathan Konstandopoulos is replacing James Troisi for the Adelaide United FC side.
- 75' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Connor Pain is replaced by Joshua Cavallo.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Michael Jakobsen on 76.
- 79' The deadlock is broken! Nathan Konstandopoulos gets on the scoresheet on 79 minutes.
- 79' A moment of madness from Oskar Dillon on 79 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- 84' Australia international Max Burgess has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 86' The crowd applauds Alessandro Diamanti as he leaves the pitch. Valentino Yuel steps in for Western United FC.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Kitto. He replaces Nikola Mileusnic on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-4.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 8
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Joshua Cavallo 75'
- 15
-
19
Josh Risdon ↓ Dylan Pierias 72'
- 4
- 1
- 18
- 14
- 27
- 28
Bench
- 24
- 9
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 72'
-
17
Joshua Cavallo ↑ 75'
-
7
Valentino Yuel ↑ 86'
- 30
- 22
Coach
Marko Rudan
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 4
- 27
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Ryan Kitto 90'
- 14
- 26
- 8
Bench
- 2
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 90'
-
16
Nathan Konstandopoulos ↑ 72'
- 31
- 40
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Zach Clough | 4 |
| Nestor Irankunda | 4 |
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 3 |
| Connor Pain | 3 |
| Dylan Pierias | 2 |
| Ryan Kitto | 2 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2020-01-26
Western United FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
L
2020-01-19
Western United FC
3–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2020-01-03
Melbourne City FC
3–2
Western United FC
L
2019-12-28
Western United FC
1–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-12-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Western United FC
D
2019-12-13
Brisbane Roar FC
0–2
Western United FC
W
Adelaide United FC Form
2020-01-26
Western United FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2020-01-17
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2020-01-11
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2020-01-04
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-12-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.06
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Adelaide United FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
61%
Western United FC or Adelaide United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–4 not predicted3 – 4Actual
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 3
3.2%
1 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 17% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 17% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 11% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.