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 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
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
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Melbourne City FC
| Andrew Nabbout | 2 G | |
| Emiliano Marcondes | 1 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Rossetto | 1 G | |
| Awer Mabil | 1 G | |
| Quinn MacNicol | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Western United FC and Melbourne City FC get this one started.
- 5' 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 Nikolai Topor-Stanley suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Melbourne City 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.
- 15' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne City FC's shape.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Carl Jenkinson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 428 appearances.
- 32' Lachlan Wales is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Nikolai Topor-Stanley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Leo Lacroix is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Melbourne City FC.
- 45' Aiden O'Neill picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Melbourne City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' Australia international Steven Lustica has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' Nuno Reis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 66' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Dylan Pierias on, Connor Pain off on 66 minutes.
- 71' Brilliant from the ! Steven Lustica makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 71.
- 74' A change in the Melbourne City FC ranks — Stefan Colakovski exits the field as Raphael Borges Rodrigues enters on 74.
- 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 84' Lachlan Wales is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western United FC so far.
- 86' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Carl Jenkinson is replaced by Manuel Pucciarelli on 86 minute.
- 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 |
| Tomoki Imai | 1 |
| Dylan Pierias | 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.