Western United FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Western United FC vs Macarthur FC — A League .
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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)
H2H (12 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Western United FC to score. At the same time, Macarthur FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Macarthur FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Craig Noone has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 14' Poor challenge from James Troisi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 15' That is a Yellow card for Western United FC. James Troisi will be fuming at that decision.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dwight Yorke will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' Macarthur FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 24' Matthew Millar adds to his 0 season tally! Macarthur FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 29' 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.
- 34' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' 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.
- 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 49' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Macarthur FC's shape.
- 54' 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.
- 57' A tactical swap from Macarthur FC — Jed Drew on, Al Hassan Toure off on 57 minutes.
- 62' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 64' A tactical swap from Macarthur FC — Anthony Carter on, Jerry Skotadis off on 64 minutes.
- 68' Matthew Millar is having his name booked by the referee on 68.
- 69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lachlan Wales makes it 1-1.
- 71' Dylan Wenzel-Halls makes way for Noah Botic at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
- 71' The deadlock is broken! Lachlan Wales gets on the scoresheet on 71 minutes.
- 73' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Dylan Wenzel-Halls departs to be replaced by Noah Botic.
- 73' Western United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 76' Nick Suman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Filip Kurto at the 76 minute mark.
- 81' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Macarthur FC backline.
- 86' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tomislav Uskok suffering a number of foals already.
- 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' That is a Yellow card for Western United FC. Nikolai Topor-Stanley will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The whistle greets Steven Lustica as he departs to be replaced by Alessandro Diamanti.
- 90' Nick Suman has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a 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
- 1
-
9
Dylan Wenzel-Halls ↓ Noah Botic 73'
- 14
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Dylan Pierias 87'
- 44
- 88
- 17
- 8
- 10
- 19
Bench
-
23
Alessandro Diamanti ↑ 90'
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 87'
- 27
- 21
- 37
-
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 90'
-
38
Noah Botic ↑ 73'
Coach
John Aloisi
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 7
- 5
- 13
-
12
Filip Kurto ↓ Nick Suman 76'
- 99
-
27
Jerry Skotadis ↓ Anthony Carter 64'
-
35
Al Hassan Toure ↓ Jed Drew 57'
- 6
- 31
- 44
Bench
- 2
-
1
Nick Suman ↑ 76'
- 14
- 32
-
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 |
| Aleksandar Prijovic | 2 |
| Daniel Penha | 2 |
| Michael Ruhs | 2 |
| Besart Berisha | 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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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
3%
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.