Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2021-22
Western United FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Melbourne City FC
Sat 12 Mar 2022 · 06:05 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Tomoki Imai 35' Y
Aleksandar Prijovic 42' Y
Aleksandar Prijovic 43' Y
Leo Lacroix 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League .

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

3
1
11
Western United FC 15 games · Avg 2.9 goals Melbourne City FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-03-12 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC 2022-01-29 Western United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC 2021-04-01 Western United FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2020-08-26 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Western United FC 2020-08-19 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC

Recent Form

Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Mar Melbourne City FC H 2–2 D
05 Mar Newcastle United Jets FC H 2–1 W
27 Feb Perth Glory FC A 2–0 W
23 Feb Sydney FC H 1–0 W
20 Feb Western Sydney Wanderers FC H 3–2 W
12 Feb Sydney FC A 1–1 D
Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Mar Western United FC A 2–2 D
09 Mar Macarthur FC H 3–1 W
02 Mar Perth Glory FC H 2–2 D
26 Feb Sydney FC A 2–1 W
22 Feb Central Coast Mariners FC A 2–3 L
18 Feb Newcastle United Jets FC H 3–0 W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Western United FC and Melbourne City FC.
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Melbourne City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Steven Lustica has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 16' What a moment for Leo Lacroix! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' The 33-year-old Andrew Nabbout has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Magnificent from Rene Krhin! That is 2 goals in 430 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 31' The deadlock is broken! Rene Krhin gets on the scoresheet on 31 minutes.
  • 35' Controversy at the stadium! Tomoki Imai argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 42' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Aleksandar Prijovic gets a Yellow card.
  • 42' The deadlock is broken! Connor Metcalfe gets on the scoresheet on 42 minutes.
  • 43' Controversy at the stadium! Aleksandar Prijovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 48' Melbourne City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 53' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 58' Melbourne City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 63' Matthew Sutton, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 65' Jamie MacLaren has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
  • 67' Western United FC make a change. Adisu Bayew trudges off to be replaced by Connor Pain on 67 minutes.
  • 72' Jerry Skotadis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rene Krhin on 72 minute.
  • 76' A moment of madness from Leo Lacroix on 76 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
  • 81' Western United FC have won 248 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 82' Lachlan Wales makes way for Dylan Wenzel-Halls at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
  • 87' 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.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 16
Besart Berisha 4
Andrew Nabbout 3
Leo Lacroix 3
Lachlan Wales 2
Rene Krhin 2
Nicolas Milanovic 1
Alessandro Diamanti 1

Head to Head

2022-03-12 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC 2022-01-29 Western United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC 2021-04-01 Western United FC 2–1 Melbourne City FC 2020-08-26 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Western United FC 2020-08-19 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC

Western United FC Form

2022-03-12 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC D 2022-03-05 Western United FC 2–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-02-27 Perth Glory FC 0–2 Western United FC W 2022-02-23 Western United FC 1–0 Sydney FC W 2022-02-20 Western United FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2022-02-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Western United FC D

Melbourne City FC Form

2022-03-12 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC D 2022-03-09 Melbourne City FC 3–1 Macarthur FC W 2022-03-02 Melbourne City FC 2–2 Perth Glory FC D 2022-02-26 Sydney FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC W 2022-02-22 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC L 2022-02-18 Melbourne City FC 3–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52 Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for: Western United FC or Melbourne City FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Western United FC42% Draw27% Melbourne City FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
58%
Western United FC or Melbourne City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western United FC29% Draw45% Melbourne City FC26%
Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap Western United FC covers Push Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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