Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Western United FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2020-21
Western United FC
4 – 1
Full Time
Macarthur FC
Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 06:05 UTC GMHBA Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Steven Lustica 20' Y
Y 25' Alex Susnjar
Y 26' Alex Susnjar
Y 68' Susaeta
Y 74' Jake Hollmann

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at GMHBA Stadium.

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

3
6
3
Western United FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Macarthur FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-20 Western United FC 4–1 Macarthur FC

Recent Form

Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Macarthur FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Western United FC and Macarthur FC is underway.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' Macarthur FC is showing some good football. However, Macarthur FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' Poor challenge from Steven Lustica. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 25' The referee has no hesitation. Alex Susnjar is booked for Macarthur FC — Yellow card on 25.
  • 26' What a strike from Iker Guarrotxena! The score is 1-0.
  • 26' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alex Susnjar on 26.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' Macarthur FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Benat is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Macarthur FC.
  • 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Besart Berisha makes it 2-0.
  • 46' Macarthur FC ring the changes. Moudi Najjar has done his job and it is now time for Tommy Oar to step up.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 54' The Australia Dylan Pierias breaks the deadlock on 54 minutes. 3-0!
  • 58' Macarthur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Antony Golec is hanging James Meredith on the field on 58 minute.
  • 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Macarthur FC's compact .
  • 66' The deadlock is broken! Besart Berisha gets on the scoresheet on 66 minutes.
  • 68' The referee shows Macarthur FC player a Yellow card on 68.
  • 73' Jake Hollmann has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aleksandar Jovanovic on 73 minute.
  • 74' Jake Hollmann is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 74' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Steven Lustica departs to be replaced by Jerry Skotadis.
  • 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Iker Guarrotxena is replaced by Nicolas Milanovic.
  • 82' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Connor Pain by Ivan Vujica on 82 minute.
  • 87' 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.
  • 90' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luke Duzel is hanging Alessandro Diamanti on the field on 90 minute.
  • The points are shared — Western United FC 4-1 Macarthur FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marko Rudan

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ulises Davila 4
Lachlan Wales 4
Nicolas Milanovic 3
Matthew Millar 3
Aleksandar Prijovic 2
Daniel Penha 2
Michael Ruhs 2
Besart Berisha 2

Head to Head

2021-02-20 Western United FC 4–1 Macarthur FC

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

Macarthur FC Form

2021-02-20 Western United FC 4–1 Macarthur FC L 2021-02-12 Macarthur FC 4–0 Adelaide United FC W 2021-02-09 Brisbane Roar FC 0–2 Macarthur FC W 2021-02-06 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

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

✓ Correct
Western United FC58% Draw22% Macarthur FC20%
Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
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

✓ Correct
Western United FC44% Draw39% Macarthur FC17%
Actual: 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.