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

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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.

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Shaun Evans
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

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

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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Wyndham Regional Football Facility as Western United FC face off against Macarthur FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' 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.
10' Clayton Lewis has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
15' 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.
16' That looks like a foul for a card for Kane Vidmar.
17' GOAL! Valere Germain scores on 17. Assisted by Raphael Borges Rodrigues
22' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
24' What composure from Ulises Davila! The Mexico international strokes it home. 0-2.
29' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Riku Danzaki, as he is very good at scoring at Wyndham Regional Football Facility with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
35' It’s gonna be a card for Lachlan Wales.
38' Ivan Vujica catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 38.
43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Aloisi will be considering his options from the bench.
45' Another change for Western United FC made on 45 minute. Daniel Penha leaves to be changed by Matthew Grimaldi.
50' Macarthur FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
52' Against the run of play, Riku Danzaki has scored! This game has turned on its head.
55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Joshua Risdon.
56' Michael Ruhs does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
59' What composure from Matthew Grimaldi! The Australia international strokes it home. 3-2.
60' A tactical swap from Macarthur FC — Jed Drew on, Daniel De Silva off on 60 minutes.
62' Ben Garuccio is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Michael Ruhs.
66' What composure from Michael Ruhs! The Australia international strokes it home. 4-2.
70' The Macarthur FC bench stirs into life. Kearyn Baccus is withdrawn and Jake Hollmann gets his opportunity.
75' 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.
78' The crowd applauds Clayton Lewis as he leaves the pitch. Lachlan Rose steps in for Macarthur FC.
81' Poor challenge from Lachlan Rose. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
81' Western United FC make a change. James Donachie trudges off to be replaced by Zach Lisolajski on 81 minutes.
83' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Oliver Lavale comes on to replace Lachlan Wales.
88' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Western United FC 4-2 Macarthur FC.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Macarthur FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

3
Tommy Smith ↑ 78'
24
Charles M'Mombwa
14
Kristian Popovic
8
Jake Hollmann ↑ 70'
31
Lachlan Rose ↑ 78'
37
Jed Drew ↑ 60'
30
Alex Robinson

Coach Mile Sterjovski

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

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

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.