Saturday , 14 November 2026

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

A League · 2023-24
Western United FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Melbourne City FC
Sun 7 Jan 2024 · 06:00 UTC AAMI Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Steven Lustica 50' Y
Angus Thurgate 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at AAMI Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Ben Abraham

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

3
1
11
Western United FC 15 games · Avg 2.9 goals Melbourne City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-10-21 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Western United FC 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

Recent Form

Western United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Melbourne City FC H 1–2 L
30 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC A 0–2 L
23 Dec Sydney FC A 2–4 L
15 Dec Brisbane Roar FC H 2–1 W
08 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 0–4 L
02 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC H 0–1 L
Melbourne City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Jan Western United FC A 2–1 W
28 Dec Brisbane Roar FC H 8–1 W
23 Dec Melbourne Victory FC H 0–0 D
17 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC H 3–3 D
08 Dec Perth Glory FC A 2–1 W
03 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–0 W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
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' western united fc have kicked off against melbourne city fc. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The 25-year-old Callum Talbot has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 13' Assisted by Angus Thurgate with the perfectly-timed delivery and Michael Ruhs makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 18' melbourne city fc is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 28' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both western united fc and melbourne city fc are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 38' Tolgay Arslan is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for melbourne city fc tonight.
  • 43' Australia international Jake Najdovski has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
  • 50' That is a card for Western United FC. Steven Lustica will be fuming at that decision.
  • 52' Hamza Sakhi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 52 minutes.
  • 57' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 58' The Melbourne City FC bench stirs into life. Marin Jakolis is withdrawn and Benjamin Mazzeo gets his opportunity.
  • 63' Marin Jakolis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 68' It is a cagey affair so far. western united fc in their trying to find a way past melbourne city fc's compact .
  • 70' Rhys Bozinovski gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Steven Lustica and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 74 minute. Hamza Sakhi leaves to be changed by Terry Antonis.
  • 79' With 0 assists to his name this season, Steven Lustica is clearly more than just a goal scorer for melbourne city fc.
  • 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Angus Thurgate.
  • 83' Terry Antonis makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
  • 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. melbourne city fc needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 90' A change in the Western United FC ranks — Noah Botic exits the field as Ramy Najjarine enters on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Melbourne City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike van Houten

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

2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC 2023-10-21 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Western United FC 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

Western United FC Form

2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC L 2023-12-30 Newcastle United Jets FC 2–0 Western United FC L 2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC L 2023-12-15 Western United FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC L 2023-12-02 Western United FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC L

Melbourne City FC Form

2024-01-07 Western United FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC W 2023-12-28 Melbourne City FC 8–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-12-23 Melbourne City FC 0–0 Melbourne Victory FC D 2023-12-17 Melbourne City FC 3–3 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2023-12-08 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Melbourne City FC W 2023-12-03 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Melbourne City FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14 Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Western United FC27% Draw27% Melbourne City FC46%
Actual: Melbourne City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
73%
Western United FC or Melbourne City FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Western United FC21% Draw46% Melbourne City FC33%
Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap Western United FC covers Push Melbourne City FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 22% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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