Western United FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at GMHBA Stadium.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Wilson Brown
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
- Referee George Lakrindis
- Referee Kate Jacewicz
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Aug | Sydney FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | Western United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season
Macarthur FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Macarthur FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Macarthur FC
| Harry Sawyer | 6 G | 1 A |
| Mitchell Duke | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luke Vickery | 5 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 4 G | 2 A |
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 Macarthur FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Macarthur FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Controversy at the stadium! Steven Lustica argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alex Susnjar.
- 26' Magnificent from Iker Guarrotxena! That is 3 goals in 150 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 26' Alex Susnjar catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 26.
- 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' Dylan Pierias is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western United FC so far.
- 41' It looks surprising Macarthur FC does not make any changes. Moudi Najjar has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' GOAL! Besart Berisha scores on 45. Assisted by Alessandro Diamanti
- 46' A tactical swap from Macarthur FC — Tommy Oar on, Moudi Najjar off on 46 minutes.
- 51' 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.
- 54' A stunning finish from Dylan Pierias — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 58' The Macarthur FC manager makes a substitution. James Meredith departs to be replaced by Antony Golec.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Macarthur FC's compact .
- 66' Against the run of play, Besart Berisha has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' A moment of madness from Susaeta on 68 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Macarthur FC will be frustrated.
- 73' The Macarthur FC manager makes a substitution. Aleksandar Jovanovic departs to be replaced by Jake Hollmann.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jake Hollmann on 74 minutes.
- 74' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Jerry Skotadis comes on to replace Steven Lustica.
- 79' James Meredith has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 81' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Nicolas Milanovic comes on to replace Iker Guarrotxena.
- 82' The crowd applauds Connor Pain as he leaves the pitch. Ivan Vujica steps in for Western United FC.
- 87' It’s high time Marko Rudan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' Western United FC make a change. Alessandro Diamanti trudges off to be replaced by Luke Duzel on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Western United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 20
- 2
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Ivan Vujica 82'
- 1
- 7
- 6
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↓ Lachlan Wales 74'
-
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Jerry Skotadis 74'
- 22
- 34
Bench
-
13
Ivan Vujica ↑ 82'
-
8
Lachlan Wales ↑ 74'
-
27
Jerry Skotadis ↑ 74'
-
25
Luke Duzel ↑ 90'
- 30
-
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 81'
Coach
Marko Rudan
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
12
James Meredith ↓ Antony Golec 58'
-
8
Denis Genreau ↓ Loic Puyo 46'
- 4
-
33
Susaeta ↓ Lachlan Rose 73'
- 7
- 5
-
14
Moudi Najjar ↓ Tommy Oar 46'
- 6
- 15
- 27
Bench
-
10
Loic Puyo ↑ 46'
-
3
Antony Golec ↑ 58'
-
11
Tommy Oar ↑ 46'
- 16
- 29
-
21
Jake Hollmann ↑ 73'
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 73'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lachlan Wales | 4 |
| Ulises Davila | 4 |
| Matthew Millar | 3 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Besart Berisha | 2 |
| Dylan Pierias | 2 |
| Iker Guarrotxena | 2 |
| Matt Derbyshire | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2021-02-20
Western United FC
4–1
Macarthur FC
W
2021-02-07
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Western United FC
L
2020-08-26
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2020-08-23
Brisbane Roar FC
0–1
Western United FC
W
2020-08-19
Western United FC
1–3
Melbourne City FC
L
2020-08-15
Sydney FC
1–2
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.29
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.52
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
80%
Draw or Macarthur FC
42%
Western United FC or Macarthur FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.4%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 0
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 21% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.