Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League .
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jun | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 May | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 May | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Western United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jun | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jun | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 May | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Western United FC and Melbourne City FC is underway.
- 5' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Glover, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Melbourne City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' It looks surprising Western United FC does not make any changes. Lachlan Wales has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lachlan Wales.
- 33' Poor challenge from Nikolai Topor-Stanley. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 38' Nikolai Topor-Stanley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne City FC so far.
- 43' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Aiden O'Neill. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' Carl Jenkinson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 6 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Melbourne City FC's compact .
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nuno Reis.
- 66' Western United FC ring the changes. Connor Pain has done his job and it is now time for Dylan Pierias to step up.
- 71' GOAL! Steven Lustica fires home to make it 1-0!
- 74' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Raphael Borges Rodrigues on, Stefan Colakovski off on 74 minutes.
- 79' Scott Galloway has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' Manuel Pucciarelli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Carl Jenkinson at the 86 minute mark.
- Melbourne City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Western United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 1
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Dylan Pierias 66'
- 44
- 88
- 99
- 17
- 8
- 10
- 19
Bench
- 9
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 66'
- 27
- 34
- 37
- 26
- 33
Coach
John Aloisi
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 8
- 2
- 4
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 17
- 16
- 38
Bench
-
20
Manuel Pucciarelli ↑ 86'
- 33
- 36
-
35
Raphael Borges Rodrigues ↑ 74'
- 34
- 37
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 16 |
| Besart Berisha | 4 |
| Leo Lacroix | 3 |
| Andrew Nabbout | 3 |
| Lachlan Wales | 2 |
| Rene Krhin | 2 |
| Leo Lacroix | 1 |
| Harry Politidis | 1 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2022-01-29
Western United FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
W
2021-11-26
Western United FC
1–0
Perth Glory FC
W
2021-11-20
Western United FC
0–1
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2021-06-05
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-31
Western United FC
1–2
Macarthur FC
L
2021-05-28
Western United FC
1–6
Melbourne Victory FC
L
Melbourne City FC Form
2022-01-29
Western United FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2021-11-27
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Melbourne City FC
D
2021-11-19
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2021-06-10
Melbourne City FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2021-06-06
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2021-05-25
Brisbane Roar FC
3–0
Melbourne City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Melbourne City FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
60%
Western United FC or Melbourne City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.