Thursday , 2 July 2026

Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2022-23
Western United FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Melbourne City FC
Sat 22 Apr 2023 · 09:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Dylan Pierias 20' Y
Y 37' Nuno Reis
Lachlan Wales 39' Y
Y 39' Scott Galloway
Nikolai Topor-Stanley 44' Y
Connor Pain 66' Y
Connor Pain 68' Y
Y 72' Callum Talbot

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
2023-04-22 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC 2023-01-07 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Western United FC 2022-10-07 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Western United FC 2022-03-12 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC 2022-01-29 Western United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC

Recent Form

Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Melbourne City FC H 1–3 L
16 Apr Adelaide United FC A 1–0 W
07 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC H 0–3 L
01 Apr Sydney FC A 3–3 D
18 Mar Brisbane Roar FC A 0–1 L
13 Mar Melbourne Victory FC A 2–1 W
Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Apr Western United FC A 3–1 W
15 Apr Central Coast Mariners FC A 1–1 D
10 Apr Wellington Phoenix FC H 4–1 W
05 Apr Melbourne Victory FC H 2–1 W
02 Apr Newcastle United Jets FC H 1–1 D
19 Mar Macarthur FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
38% Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
4/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Melbourne City FC
Max Caputo 8 G 1 A
Marcus Younis 7 G 3 A
Medin Memeti 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Melbourne City FC's compact .
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 13' Jamie MacLaren doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Melbourne City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dylan Pierias.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 35' Thomas Lam needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 37' Poor challenge from Nuno Reis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 38' Brilliant from the ! Dylan Pierias makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 38.
  • 39' Poor challenge from Lachlan Wales. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nikolai Topor-Stanley on 44 minutes.
  • 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 58' Noah Botic gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Aleksandar Prijovic and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' Western United FC have won 248 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 64' Melbourne City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Richard van der Venne is hanging Aiden O'Neill on the field on 64 minute.
  • 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Connor Pain.
  • 66' GOAL! Jamie MacLaren fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 68' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Connor Pain.
  • 72' It’s a booking for Melbourne City FC player. Callum Talbot gets a Yellow card.
  • 74' The deadlock is broken! Jamie MacLaren gets on the scoresheet on 74 minutes.
  • 77' James Troisi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lachlan Wales on 77 minute.
  • 81' The whistle greets Dylan Pierias as he departs to be replaced by Michael Ruhs.
  • 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 87' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Jamie MacLaren is withdrawn and Max Caputo gets his opportunity.
  • Western United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Melbourne City FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rado Vidosic

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamie MacLaren 16
Besart Berisha 4
Leo Lacroix 3
Andrew Nabbout 3
Rene Krhin 2
Lachlan Wales 2
Michael Ruhs 1
Leo Lacroix 1

Head to Head

2023-04-22 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC 2023-01-07 Melbourne City FC 4–0 Western United FC 2022-10-07 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Western United FC 2022-03-12 Western United FC 2–2 Melbourne City FC 2022-01-29 Western United FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC

Western United FC Form

2023-04-22 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC L 2023-04-16 Adelaide United FC 0–1 Western United FC W 2023-04-07 Western United FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-04-01 Sydney FC 3–3 Western United FC D 2023-03-18 Brisbane Roar FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2023-03-13 Melbourne Victory FC 1–2 Western United FC W

Melbourne City FC Form

2023-04-22 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC W 2023-04-15 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2023-04-10 Melbourne City FC 4–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2023-04-05 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Melbourne Victory FC W 2023-04-02 Melbourne City FC 1–1 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2023-03-19 Macarthur FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.1 Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western United FC25% Draw27% Melbourne City FC48%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
75%
Western United FC or Melbourne City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Western United FC19% Draw45% Melbourne City FC36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 1
9.3%
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap Western United FC covers Push Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 49% — 51%
+1 49% 22% 29%
+1.5 71% — 29%
+2 71% 16% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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