Western United FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2022-23

Western United FC

1 – 1

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Macarthur FC

Fri 21 Oct 2022 · 08:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

James Troisi 14' Y

James Troisi 15' Y

Y 22' Jerry Skotadis

Y 68' Matthew Millar

Joshua Risdon 73' Y

Nikolai Topor-Stanley 89' Y

Y 90' Nick Suman

Overview

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Western United FC vs Macarthur FC — A League .

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

Western United FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Macarthur FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC 2022-04-19 Western United FC 2–0 Macarthur FC 2022-02-01 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC 2021-05-31 Western United FC 1–2 Macarthur FC 2021-03-20 Macarthur FC 2–1 Western United FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Oct	Macarthur FC	H	1–1	D
16 Oct	Sydney FC	H	1–3	L
07 Oct	Melbourne City FC	A	1–2	L
08 May	Adelaide United FC	A	1–2	L
04 May	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	1–1	D
30 Apr	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–1	L

Macarthur FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
21 Oct	Western United FC	A	1–1	D
16 Oct	Adelaide United FC	H	2–0	W
08 Oct	Brisbane Roar FC	A	0–0	D
08 May	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	1–1	D
01 May	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	0–3	L
22 Apr	Melbourne Victory FC	H	1–4	L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

15% Clean Sheets
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' And we are off! Western United FC vs Macarthur FC — let the football do the talking.
5' Western United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
10' 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.
14' The referee shows Western United FC player a Yellow card on 14.
15' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for James Troisi.
20' Anthony Carter needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
22' The referee calls foul for Jerry Skotadis. He receives a Yellow card.
24' Matthew Millar adds to his 0 season tally! Macarthur FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
29' Ivan Vujica has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
34' It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
39' 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.
44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
49' Western United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
54' Al Hassan Toure is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western United FC so far.
57' Macarthur FC make a change. Al Hassan Toure trudges off to be replaced by Jed Drew on 57 minutes.
62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Macarthur FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
64' Macarthur FC make a change. Jerry Skotadis trudges off to be replaced by Anthony Carter on 64 minutes.
68' It’s a booking for Macarthur FC player. Matthew Millar gets a Yellow card.
69' What a strike from Lachlan Wales! The score is 1-1.
71' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Dylan Wenzel-Halls is withdrawn and Noah Botic gets his opportunity.
71' Lachlan Wales has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
73' Another change for Western United FC made on 73 minute. Dylan Wenzel-Halls leaves to be changed by Noah Botic.
73' A moment of madness from Joshua Risdon on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
76' Nick Suman is replacing Filip Kurto for the Macarthur FC side.
81' 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.
86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
87' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dylan Pierias is hanging Connor Pain on the field on 87 minute.
89' Controversy at the stadium! Nikolai Topor-Stanley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
90' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Alessandro Diamanti on, Steven Lustica off on 90 minutes.
90' Nick Suman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Leo Lacroix
1
Jamie Young
9
Dylan Wenzel-Halls ↓ Noah Botic 73'
14
James Troisi ↓ Nicolas Milanovic 90'
11
Connor Pain ↓ Dylan Pierias 87'
44
Nikolai Topor-Stanley
88
Neil Kilkenny
17
Ben Garuccio
8
Lachlan Wales
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Alessandro Diamanti 90'
19
Joshua Risdon

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

2
Jake McGing
1
Nick Suman ↑ 76'
14
Moudi Najjar
32
Isaac Hovar
94
Anthony Carter ↑ 64'
37
Jed Drew ↑ 57'

Coach Dwight Yorke

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

2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC D 2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC L 2022-10-07 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2022-05-08 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2022-05-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western United FC D 2022-04-30 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC L

Macarthur FC Form

2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC D 2022-10-16 Macarthur FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC W 2022-10-08 Brisbane Roar FC 0–0 Macarthur FC D 2022-05-08 Macarthur FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2022-05-01 Macarthur FC 0–3 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2022-04-22 Macarthur FC 1–4 Melbourne Victory FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.18 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.21 Macarthur FC xG

I would bet for: Western United FC or Macarthur FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC36% Draw30% Macarthur FC34%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes49% 0% No51%

Avg goals/match: 2.39

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	89%	11%
± 1.5	69%	31%
± 2.5	42%	58%
± 3.5	22%	78%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

66%

Draw or Macarthur FC

64%

Western United FC or Macarthur FC

70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC25% Draw50% Macarthur FC25%

Actual: Macarthur FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

11.4%

0 – 1

9.9%

1 – 0

9.7%

1 – 2

7.6%

2 – 1

7.4%

0 – 2

6.5%

2 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

4.6%

1 – 3

3.1%

3 – 1

0 – 3

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Macarthur FC covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	10%	85%
-1.5	15%	—	85%
-1	15%	19%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	65%	—	35%
+1	65%	20%	15%
+1.5	85%	—	15%
+2	85%	10%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.