Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2023-24

Western United FC

1 – 3

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Adelaide United FC

Sun 26 Nov 2023 · 06:00 UTC Eureka Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Steven Lustica 49' Y

Y 69' Luke Duzel

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Eureka Stadium.

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Jonathon Barreiro
Referee Sarah Ho (Australia)

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

2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC 2023-04-16 Adelaide United FC 0–1 Western United FC 2023-02-11 Western United FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC 2022-11-06 Western United FC 2–4 Adelaide United FC 2022-05-08 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Nov	Adelaide United FC	H	1–3	L
11 Nov	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	0–1	L
04 Nov	Macarthur FC	A	0–1	L
28 Oct	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–5	L
21 Oct	Melbourne City FC	A	2–1	W
29 Apr	Perth Glory FC	A	2–1	W

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Nov	Western United FC	A	3–1	W
11 Nov	Sydney FC	H	1–5	L
04 Nov	Melbourne Victory FC	A	1–1	D
29 Oct	Melbourne City FC	H	6–0	W
20 Oct	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	3–0	W
20 May	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–2	L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Western United FC is hosting Adelaide United FC for another epic battle.
5' Western United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
10' Western United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
15' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
30' Ben Halloran doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
40' A quiet spell here at Eureka Stadium. Adelaide United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
49' Steven Lustica was booked on 49.
53' Lachlan Wales adds to his 0 season tally! Western United FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
55' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Johnny Yull has done his job and it is now time for Luke Duzel to step up.
56' GOAL! Alexandar Popovic fires home to make it 1-2!
57' The whistle greets Nikita Rukavytsya as he departs to be replaced by Noah Botic.
58' Another change for Western United FC made on 58 minute. Ramy Najjarine leaves to be changed by Riku Danzaki.
63' Luka Jovanovic does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
67' The crowd applauds Nestor Irankunda as he leaves the pitch. Bernardo Oliveira steps in for Adelaide United FC.
68' Sebastian Pasquali is ready to make an impact after coming on for Steven Lustica at the 68 minute mark.
69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Luke Duzel.
74' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
76' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Matthew Grimaldi on, Angus Thurgate off on 76 minutes.
81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
82' Musa Toure gets the nod from Adelaide United FC. He replaces Luka Jovanovic and will look to change the dynamic.
87' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Ryan Kitto has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
1-3 the final result. Western United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

32
Angus Thurgate ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 76'
17
Ben Garuccio
6
Tomoki Imai
7
Ramy Najjarine ↓ Riku Danzaki 58'
8
Lachlan Wales
27
Jacob Tratt
11
Daniel Penha
–
Nikita Rukavytsya ↓ Noah Botic 57'
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Sebastian Pasquali 68'
19
Joshua Risdon
1
Thomas Heward-Belle

Bench

24
Connor O'Toole
33
Matthew Sutton
77
Riku Danzaki ↑ 58'
21
Sebastian Pasquali ↑ 68'
38
Noah Botic ↑ 57'
22
Kane Vidmar
39
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 76'

Coach John Aloisi

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

10
Zach Clough ↓ Hiroshi Ibusuki 82'
4
Nick Ansell
46
Joe Gauci
7
Ryan Kitto
26
Ben Halloran
66
Nestor Irankunda ↓ Bernardo Oliveira 67'
8
Isaias Sanchez ↓ Ryan Tunnicliffe 67'
41
Alexandar Popovic
17
Luka Jovanovic ↓ Musa Toure 82'
43
Giuseppe Bovalina
37
Johnny Yull ↓ Luke Duzel 55'

Bench

22
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 67'
13
Lachlan Barr
1
James Delianov
9
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↑ 82'
23
Luke Duzel ↑ 55'
31
Bernardo Oliveira ↑ 67'
49
Musa Toure ↑ 82'

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

2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-11-11 Western United FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2023-10-28 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 5–0 Western United FC L 2023-10-21 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Western United FC W 2023-04-29 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Western United FC W

Adelaide United FC Form

2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC W 2023-11-11 Adelaide United FC 1–5 Sydney FC L 2023-11-04 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC D 2023-10-29 Adelaide United FC 6–0 Melbourne City FC W 2023-10-20 Adelaide United FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2023-05-20 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.21 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.61 Adelaide United FC xG

I would bet for: Western United FC or Adelaide United FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC29% Draw27% Adelaide United FC44%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes56% 0% No44%

Avg goals/match: 2.82

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	53%	47%
± 3.5	31%	69%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

56%

Draw or Adelaide United FC

71%

Western United FC or Adelaide United FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC22% Draw46% Adelaide United FC32%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.5%

1 – 2

0 – 1

8.7%

0 – 0

7.8%

0 – 2

7.6%

2 – 1

6.7%

1 – 0

6.3%

2 – 2

5.5%

1 – 3

Actual

2 – 0

4.3%

0 – 3

2 – 3

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	8%	88%
-1.5	12%	—	88%
-1	12%	16%	73%
-0.5	27%	—	73%
+0.5	55%	—	45%
+1	55%	21%	24%
+1.5	76%	—	24%
+2	76%	14%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

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