Western United FC vs Brisbane Roar FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Brisbane Roar FC — A League at AAMI Park.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brisbane Roar FC 26 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jack Morgan
- 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Western United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Nov | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–5 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Western United FC launch into their encounter with Brisbane Roar FC.
- 5' Brisbane Roar FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' The referee has no hesitation. Louis Zabala is booked for Brisbane Roar FC — card on 10.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Brisbane Roar FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Noah Botic has been relatively quiet despite scoring 25 goals in his last 150 appearances.
- 31' Controversy at the stadium! Jay O'Shea argues furiously but the card stands.
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jez Lofthouse.
- 42' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Brisbane Roar FC's shape.
- 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jay O'Shea is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
- 52' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matthew Grimaldi made 150 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 60' Carlo Armiento gets the nod from Brisbane Roar FC. He replaces Jez Lofthouse and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' The travelling Brisbane Roar FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 69' Brisbane Roar FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Jay O'Shea on 69.
- 72' The Brisbane Roar FC bench stirs into life. Taras Gomulka is withdrawn and Alex Parsons gets his opportunity.
- 76' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rhys Bozinovski is hanging Sebastian Pasquali on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 150 games and scored 248 goals.
- 83' A goal from the Brazil international Daniel Penha! He fires home on 83 to make it 1-1!
- 88' James Nikolovski has so much to prove this time. He replaces Louis Zabala on 88 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Matthew Grimaldi.
- 90' Matthew Grimaldi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lachlan Wales on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Western United FC and Brisbane Roar FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 17
- 6
- 8
- 27
- 11
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Ramy Najjarine 72'
- 21
- 19
-
38
Noah Botic ↓ Michael Ruhs 72'
- 1
Bench
- 33
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 72'
- 10
-
9
Michael Ruhs ↑ 72'
-
42
Rhys Bozinovski ↑ 76'
- 22
-
39
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 90'
Coach
John Aloisi
Brisbane Roar FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 10
- 5
- 1
- 27
-
12
Taras Gomulka ↓ Alex Parsons 72'
-
11
Jez Lofthouse ↓ Carlo Armiento 60'
-
35
Louis Zabala ↓ James Nikolovski 88'
- 26
- 15
Bench
-
17
Carlo Armiento ↑ 60'
-
22
Alex Parsons ↑ 72'
-
32
James Nikolovski ↑ 88'
- 29
- 18
- 14
Coach
Ross Aloisi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksandar Prijovic | 4 |
| James O'Shea | 2 |
| Connor Pain | 2 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 2 |
| Carlo Armiento | 2 |
| Nikita Rukavytsya | 1 |
| Scott Neville | 1 |
| Noah Botic | 1 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2023-12-15
Western United FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2023-12-08
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–0
Western United FC
L
2023-12-02
Western United FC
0–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
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
Brisbane Roar FC Form
2023-12-15
Western United FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2023-12-10
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2023-12-01
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2023-11-26
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2023-11-12
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–2
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2023-11-04
Wellington Phoenix FC
5–2
Brisbane Roar FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Brisbane Roar FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Brisbane Roar FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Brisbane Roar FC
61%
Western United FC or Brisbane Roar FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Brisbane Roar FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.