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 (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Lara Lee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Brody Burkitt | 2 G |
| Joey Garuccio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Adelaide United FC get us underway at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Australia international Ben Garuccio has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 26' What a strike from Noah Botic! The score is 1-0.
- 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Rhys Bozinovski.
- 32' That is a card for Adelaide United FC. Bart Vriends will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' Jay Barnett needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 42' Adelaide United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 47' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 52' Adelaide United FC is showing some good football. However, Adelaide United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' Adelaide United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Hiroshi Ibusuki adds to his 0 season tally! Western United FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 64' Adelaide United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 64.
- 67' The whistle greets Archie Goodwin as he departs to be replaced by Austin Ayoubi.
- 70' Riku Danzaki gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Matthew Grimaldi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 80' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Noah Botic departs to be replaced by Michael Ruhs.
- 81' Luke Vickery gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Abel Walatee and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Ben Folami. He replaces Jay Barnett on 83 minute.
- 87' Jordan Lauton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rhys Bozinovski on 87 minute.
- 88' A goal from the Japan international Riku Danzaki! He fires home on 88 to make it 3-0!
- 89' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 89 minute. Isaias Sanchez leaves to be changed by Jordan Elsey.
- 90' The referee shows Western United FC player a card on 90.
- The points are shared — Western United FC 3-0 Adelaide United FC. Honours even.
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 |
| Ryan Kitto | 2 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Nikola Mileusnic | 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.