Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Lara Lee
18 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 3.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Auckland FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Western United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Jan | Auckland FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–2 | 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' We are underway at Wyndham Regional Football Facility. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 26' What a strike from Noah Botic! The score is 1-0.
- 30' The referee shows Western United FC player a card on 30.
- 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Bart Vriends on 32.
- 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Adelaide United FC that had 233 games and scored 368 goals.
- 42' 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 Stefan Mauk suffering a number of foals already.
- 47' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Isaias Sanchez made 233 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' GOAL! Hiroshi Ibusuki scores on 59.
- 64' Stefan Mauk is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Austin Ayoubi. He replaces Archie Goodwin on 67 minute.
- 70' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Riku Danzaki is hanging Matthew Grimaldi on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 80' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Noah Botic departs to be replaced by Michael Ruhs.
- 81' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Abel Walatee departs to be replaced by Luke Vickery.
- 83' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Jay Barnett by Ben Folami on 83 minute.
- 87' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Rhys Bozinovski departs to be replaced by Jordan Lauton.
- 88' Goal! Riku Danzaki scores his 14 goal in 381 matches.
- 89' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Isaias Sanchez is replaced by Jordan Elsey.
- 90' Michael Ruhs is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- Full Time. Western United FC beats Adelaide United FC
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 13
- 17
- 6
- 9
-
23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 87'
-
19
Noah Botic ↓ Michael Ruhs 80'
-
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↓ Riku Danzaki 70'
-
20
Abel Walatee ↓ Luke Vickery 81'
- 30
Bench
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 87'
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↑ 70'
-
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 80'
- 22
-
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 87'
- 70
-
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 81'
Coach
John Aloisi
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Amlani Tatu 67'
- 6
-
14
Jay Barnett ↓ Ben Folami 83'
- 19
- 3
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↓ Austin Ayoubi 67'
- 40
-
8
Isaias Sanchez ↓ Jordan Elsey 89'
- 55
- 44
- 58
Bench
-
17
Ben Folami ↑ 83'
-
4
Jordan Elsey ↑ 89'
- 1
- 27
- 23
-
42
Austin Ayoubi ↑ 67'
-
74
Amlani Tatu ↑ 67'
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
2025-02-23
Western United FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
W
2025-02-15
Western United FC
0–2
Auckland FC
L
2025-02-09
Macarthur FC
2–2
Western United FC
D
2025-01-29
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-01-17
Western United FC
3–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2025-01-10
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
Adelaide United FC Form
2025-02-23
Western United FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2025-02-15
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2025-02-07
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
W
2025-02-01
Sydney FC
4–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2025-01-22
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Auckland FC
D
2025-01-18
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.86
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
49%
Western United FC or Adelaide United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

