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

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A League · 2023-24

Western United FC

3 – 3

Full Time

Adelaide United FC

Tue 16 Apr 2024 · 09:00 UTC Wyndham Regional Football Facility HT 45' · FT 45'

James Donachie 4' Y

Connor O'Toole 45' Y

Y 72' Stefan Mauk

Sebastian Pasquali 73' Y

Y 84' Nestor Irankunda

Jake Najdovski 88' Y

Y 90' Ben Halloran

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

Match Details

Referee Kearney Robinson
Referee Jack Morgan

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

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 2023-04-16 Adelaide United FC 0–1 Western United FC 2023-02-11 Western United FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Apr	Adelaide United FC	H	3–3	D
13 Apr	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	0–2	L
06 Apr	Macarthur FC	H	4–2	W
29 Mar	Adelaide United FC	A	1–4	L
14 Mar	Melbourne Victory FC	H	2–2	D
08 Mar	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	3–1	W

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Apr	Western United FC	A	3–3	D
12 Apr	Macarthur FC	H	1–2	L
07 Apr	Perth Glory FC	A	4–2	W
29 Mar	Western United FC	H	4–1	W
15 Mar	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	1–0	W
09 Mar	Melbourne Victory FC	H	1–2	L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Western United FC and Adelaide United FC get this one started.
4' The referee calls foul for James Donachie. He receives a card.
9' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lachlan Wales, as he is very good at scoring at Wyndham Regional Football Facility with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
14' 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.
19' Magnificent from Matthew Grimaldi! That is 10 goals in 150 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
24' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 24 minutes.
26' Western United FC ring the changes. Khoder Kaddour has done his job and it is now time for Connor O'Toole to step up.
31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Delianov made 208 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
34' GOAL! James Donachie fires home to make it 2-0!
39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ryan Tunnicliffe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
45' A moment of madness from Connor O'Toole on 45 minutes earns him a card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
50' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Adelaide United FC's compact .
52' The Japan Hiroshi Ibusuki breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-1!
57' A stunning finish from Hiroshi Ibusuki — that came from absolutely nowhere!
62' GOAL! Nestor Irankunda fires home to make it 2-3!
67' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
72' Controversy at the stadium! Stefan Mauk argues furiously but the card stands.
73' Sebastian Pasquali has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 73.
77' Adelaide United FC make a change. Stefan Mauk trudges off to be replaced by Musa Toure on 77 minutes.
81' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Matthew Grimaldi departs to be replaced by Jake Najdovski.
84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Nestor Irankunda.
88' A moment of madness from Jake Najdovski on 88 minutes earns him a card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
90' Adelaide United FC player sees a card in front of him.
90' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Tunnicliffe. He replaces Zach Clough on 90 minute.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Western United FC 3-3 Adelaide United FC.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

32
Angus Thurgate
17
Ben Garuccio
6
Tomoki Imai
8
Lachlan Wales
4
James Donachie
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Oliver Lavale 81'
21
Sebastian Pasquali
9
Michael Ruhs ↓ Abel Walatee 81'
1
Thomas Heward-Belle
39
Matthew Grimaldi ↓ Jake Najdovski 81'
43
Khoder Kaddour ↓ Connor O'Toole 26'

Bench

24
Connor O'Toole ↑ 26'
33
Matthew Sutton
10
Steven Lustica
49
Jake Najdovski ↑ 81'
36
Zach Lisolajski
45
Abel Walatee ↑ 81'
41
Oliver Lavale ↑ 81'

Coach John Aloisi

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

22
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 90'
21
Javi Lopez
26
Ben Halloran ↑ 90'
40
Ethan Cox
17
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 90'
49
Musa Toure ↑ 77'
37
Johnny Yull

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

2024-04-16 Western United FC 3–3 Adelaide United FC D 2024-04-13 Western United FC 0–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC W 2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC L 2024-03-14 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne Victory FC D 2024-03-08 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Western United FC W

Adelaide United FC Form

2024-04-16 Western United FC 3–3 Adelaide United FC D 2024-04-12 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Macarthur FC L 2024-04-07 Perth Glory FC 2–4 Adelaide United FC W 2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC W 2024-03-15 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–1 Adelaide United FC W 2024-03-09 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.64 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.87 Adelaide United FC xG

I would bet for: Western United FC or Adelaide United FC 74% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC34% Draw26% Adelaide United FC40%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes68% 0% No32%

Avg goals/match: 3.51

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	96%	4%
± 1.5	86%	14%
± 2.5	67%	33%
± 3.5	46%	54%
± 4.5	28%	72%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

60%

Draw or Adelaide United FC

66%

Western United FC or Adelaide United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC27% Draw41% Adelaide United FC32%

Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted

3 – 3

Actual

1 – 1

10%

1 – 2

8.3%

2 – 1

7.3%

2 – 2

6.7%

0 – 2

5.3%

1 – 3

5.1%

0 – 1

0 – 0

4.4%

1 – 0

4.3%

2 – 3

4.2%

2 – 0

4.1%

3 – 1

3.9%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Adelaide United FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	10%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	16%	67%
-0.5	33%	—	67%
+0.5	57%	—	43%
+1	57%	19%	24%
+1.5	76%	—	24%
+2	76%	13%	11%
+2.5	89%	—	11%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

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