Saturday , 14 November 2026

Western United FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2023-24
Western United FC
4 – 2
Full Time
Macarthur FC
Sat 6 Apr 2024 · 04:30 UTC Wyndham Regional Football Facility HT 45' · FT 45'
Kane Vidmar 16' Y
Lachlan Wales 35' Y
Y 38' Ivan Vujica
Joshua Risdon 55' Y
Y 55' Raphael Borges Rodrigues
Ben Garuccio 62' Y
Michael Ruhs 64' Y
Y 81' Lachlan Rose

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.

Match Details

  • Referee Shaun Evans
  • Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

3
6
3
Western United FC 12 games · Avg 3.3 goals Macarthur FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC 2024-01-12 Macarthur FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC 2023-01-28 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC 2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC

Recent Form

Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr Macarthur FC H 4–2 W
29 Mar Adelaide United FC A 1–4 L
14 Mar Melbourne Victory FC H 2–2 D
08 Mar Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
02 Mar Perth Glory FC H 1–0 W
23 Feb Brisbane Roar FC A 2–2 D
Macarthur FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Apr Western United FC A 2–4 L
01 Apr Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 1–3 L
16 Mar Brisbane Roar FC A 2–1 W
10 Mar Central Coast Mariners FC H 0–3 L
01 Mar Melbourne City FC H 2–0 W
25 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–2 D

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Macarthur FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Macarthur FC
Ryan Fraser 1 G 2 A
Musa Toure 1 G 1 A
Jonathan Aspropotamitis 1 G
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Western United FC get us underway at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
  • 5' Western United 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.
  • 10' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Macarthur FC backline.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 16' Kane Vidmar has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 16.
  • 17' Valere Germain adds to his 0 season tally! Macarthur FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 22' Macarthur FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 24' Ulises Davila has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 24 minutes.
  • 29' The travelling Macarthur FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. Macarthur FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Lachlan Wales gets a card.
  • 38' A moment of madness from Ivan Vujica on 38 minutes earns him a card. Macarthur FC will be frustrated.
  • 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Matthew Grimaldi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Penha at the 45 minute mark.
  • 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lachlan Wales made 212 appearances and scored 20 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 52' A goal from the Japan international Riku Danzaki! He fires home on 52 to make it 1-2!
  • 55' Joshua Risdon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 55.
  • 56' Brilliant from the ! Michael Ruhs makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 56.
  • 59' A goal from the Australia international Matthew Grimaldi! He fires home on 59 to make it 3-2!
  • 60' Jed Drew gets the nod from Macarthur FC. He replaces Daniel De Silva and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Ben Garuccio.
  • 64' Michael Ruhs has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
  • 66' GOAL! Michael Ruhs fires home to make it 4-2!
  • 70' A tactical swap from Macarthur FC — Jake Hollmann on, Kearyn Baccus off on 70 minutes.
  • 75' Macarthur FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 78' Fresh legs for Macarthur FC! Lachlan Rose comes on to replace Clayton Lewis.
  • 81' Lachlan Rose is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
  • 81' Another change for Western United FC made on 81 minute. James Donachie leaves to be changed by Zach Lisolajski.
  • 83' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Lachlan Wales is withdrawn and Oliver Lavale gets his opportunity.
  • 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • With this win, Western United FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mile Sterjovski

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lachlan Wales 4
Ulises Davila 4
Matthew Millar 3
Nicolas Milanovic 3
Dylan Pierias 2
Iker Guarrotxena 2
Matt Derbyshire 2
Jed Drew 2

Head to Head

2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC 2024-01-12 Macarthur FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC 2023-01-28 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC 2022-10-21 Western United FC 1–1 Macarthur FC

Western United FC Form

2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC W 2024-03-29 Adelaide United FC 4–1 Western United FC L 2024-03-14 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne Victory FC D 2024-03-08 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2024-03-02 Western United FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W 2024-02-23 Brisbane Roar FC 2–2 Western United FC D

Macarthur FC Form

2024-04-06 Western United FC 4–2 Macarthur FC L 2024-04-01 Macarthur FC 1–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-03-16 Brisbane Roar FC 1–2 Macarthur FC W 2024-03-10 Macarthur FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2024-03-01 Macarthur FC 2–0 Melbourne City FC W 2024-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–2 Macarthur FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.88 Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western United FC50% Draw24% Macarthur FC26%
Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Macarthur FC
50%
Western United FC or Macarthur FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western United FC35% Draw42% Macarthur FC23%
Actual: Macarthur FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–2 not predicted
4 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap Western United FC covers Push Macarthur FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 14% 74%
-1.5 26% — 74%
-1 26% 20% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 15% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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