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 (2026/27)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Western United FC and Macarthur FC has kicked off!
- 5' Michael Ruhs has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 9' Controversy at the stadium! Antonis Martis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 14' Western United FC have won 248 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 19' 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.
- 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 27' Susaeta puts Macarthur FC on the lead.
- 31' Mark Milligan has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 31 minutes.
- 36' Macarthur FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 39' The referee has no hesitation. Lachlan Wales is booked for Western United FC — Yellow card on 39.
- 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Brendan Hamill.
- 46' Another change for Macarthur FC made on 46 minute. Ivan Franjic leaves to be changed by Liam Rose.
- 51' Jerry Skotadis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Macarthur FC so far.
- 56' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' Macarthur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Antony Golec is hanging James Meredith on the field on 60 minute.
- 62' Western United FC make a change. Steven Lustica trudges off to be replaced by Adisu Bayew on 62 minutes.
- 63' Iker Guarrotxena makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Western United FC are in front.
- 65' The whistle greets Charles M'Mombwa as he departs to be replaced by Michael Ruhs.
- 68' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Lachlan Wales by Aguek Manyluak on 68 minute.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Macarthur FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' Macarthur FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tommy Oar is hanging Susaeta on the field on 81 minute.
- 83' Macarthur FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Western United FC.
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.