Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 29 Oct | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 21 Oct | Macarthur FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | Sydney FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Oct | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 May | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Western United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 30 Oct | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Oct | Macarthur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Western United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Western United FC and Adelaide United FC get this one started.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 9' Hiroshi Ibusuki adds to his 0 season tally! Adelaide United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 14' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Adelaide United FC's compact .
- 19' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 22' Craig Goodwin makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 31' The Australia George Blackwood breaks the deadlock on 31 minutes. 0-3!
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Louis D'Arrigo on 45 minutes.
- 46' The whistle greets James Troisi as he departs to be replaced by Nicolas Milanovic.
- 51' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 52' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rhys Bozinovski is hanging Steven Lustica on the field on 52 minute.
- 53' What composure from Nicolas Milanovic! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 58' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 63' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. George Blackwood departs to be replaced by Ethan Alagich.
- 68' Ethan Alagich has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 70' The referee shows Western United FC player a Yellow card on 70.
- 71' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Juande comes on to replace Louis D'Arrigo.
- 73' Western United FC ring the changes. Neil Kilkenny has done his job and it is now time for Dylan Pierias to step up.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Juande is booked for Adelaide United FC — Yellow card on 76.
- 79' What a strike from Ben Halloran! The score is 1-4.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Halloran argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- With this win, Adelaide United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 9
- 14
- 11
-
88
Neil Kilkenny ↓ Dylan Pierias 73'
- 17
- 8
- 27
- 10
- 19
Bench
-
23
Alessandro Diamanti ↑ 63'
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 73'
- 37
-
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 46'
- 33
-
42
Rhys Bozinovski ↑ 52'
- 38
Coach
John Aloisi
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Javi Lopez ↓ Harry Van der Saag 46'
- 3
- 46
- 8
- 7
-
6
Louis D'Arrigo ↓ Juande 71'
- 14
- 11
- 26
- 9
- 41
Bench
- 13
-
28
Juande ↑ 71'
- 1
-
2
Harry Van der Saag ↑ 46'
- 66
-
55
Ethan Alagich ↑ 63'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nestor Irankunda | 4 |
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Zach Clough | 4 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 3 |
| Connor Pain | 3 |
| Craig Goodwin | 2 |
| Alessandro Diamanti | 2 |
| Ben Halloran | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2022-11-06
Western United FC
2–4
Adelaide United FC
L
2022-10-29
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–2
Western United FC
L
2022-10-21
Western United FC
1–1
Macarthur FC
D
2022-10-16
Western United FC
1–3
Sydney FC
L
2022-10-07
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2022-05-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
Adelaide United FC Form
2022-11-06
Western United FC
2–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2022-10-30
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2022-10-23
Sydney FC
2–2
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-10-16
Macarthur FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2022-10-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-05-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Adelaide United FC 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
67%
Western United FC or Adelaide United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.7%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.