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 (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Western United FC and Adelaide United FC get this one started.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 9' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Hiroshi Ibusuki makes it 0-1.
- 14' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
- 19' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' Craig Goodwin does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Brilliant from the ! George Blackwood makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 31.
- 36' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 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' Controversy at the stadium! Louis D'Arrigo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' Nicolas Milanovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Troisi at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Louis D'Arrigo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 52' The supporters are chanting for Rhys Bozinovski. He replaces Steven Lustica on 52 minute.
- 53' Nicolas Milanovic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 53 minutes.
- 58' Western United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' The whistle greets George Blackwood as he departs to be replaced by Ethan Alagich.
- 68' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Jamie Young is booked for Western United FC — Yellow card on 70.
- 71' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Juande on, Louis D'Arrigo off on 71 minutes.
- 73' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Neil Kilkenny by Dylan Pierias on 73 minute.
- 76' Juande has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 76.
- 79' Magnificent from Ben Halloran! That is 26 goals in 233 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Ben Halloran is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 86' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 86.
- 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.