Western United FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Leichhardt Oval.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–6 | L |
| 22 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 May | Sydney FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May | Western United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Western United FC and Macarthur FC is underway.
- 5' Mark Milligan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 9' A meaty challenge results in booking for Antonis Martis on 9.
- 14' 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.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 24' 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.
- 27' Susaeta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 27 minutes.
- 31' Against the run of play, Mark Milligan has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 36' Alessandro Diamanti needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lachlan Wales on 39 minutes.
- 42' Poor challenge from Brendan Hamill. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Macarthur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Rose is hanging Ivan Franjic on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Macarthur FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Antony Golec. He replaces James Meredith on 60 minute.
- 62' Adisu Bayew has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steven Lustica on 62 minute.
- 63' GOAL! Iker Guarrotxena fires home to make it 1-2!
- 65' Macarthur FC ring the changes. Charles M'Mombwa has done his job and it is now time for Michael Ruhs to step up.
- 68' The whistle greets Lachlan Wales as he departs to be replaced by Aguek Manyluak.
- 73' The travelling Macarthur FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Alex Susnjar is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western United FC tonight.
- 81' Tommy Oar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Susaeta at the 81 minute mark.
- 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Michael Ruhs.
- 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Antonis Martis, as he is very good at scoring at Leichhardt Oval with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Dalibor Markovic 68'
- 3
- 6
- 5
-
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Aguek Manyluak 68'
- 27
-
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Adisu Bayew 62'
- 30
- 34
Bench
- 1
- 21
- 25
- 26
-
12
Dalibor Markovic ↑ 68'
-
31
Adisu Bayew ↑ 62'
-
32
Aguek Manyluak ↑ 68'
Coach
Mark Rudan
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
12
James Meredith ↓ Antony Golec 60'
- 33
- 2
-
7
Ivan Franjic ↓ Liam Rose 46'
- 5
-
14
Moudi Najjar ↓ Lachlan Rose 81'
-
24
Charles M'Mombwa ↓ Michael Ruhs 65'
- 15
- 29
- 27
Bench
-
3
Antony Golec ↑ 60'
-
11
Tommy Oar ↑ 81'
- 16
-
22
Liam Rose ↑ 46'
-
19
Michael Ruhs ↑ 65'
-
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 81'
- 4
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ulises Davila | 4 |
| Lachlan Wales | 4 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Matthew Millar | 3 |
| Daniel Penha | 2 |
| Michael Ruhs | 2 |
| Besart Berisha | 2 |
| Dylan Pierias | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2021-05-31
Western United FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
L
2021-05-28
Western United FC
1–6
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-05-22
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-15
Western United FC
0–1
Sydney FC
L
2021-05-12
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
5–0
Western United FC
L
Macarthur FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Macarthur FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Macarthur FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Macarthur FC
70%
Western United FC or Macarthur FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Macarthur FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.