Western United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Sydney FC — A League at GMHBA Stadium.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Illievski
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Tony Peart
- Referee Jack Morgan
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Western United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sydney FC gets underway.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 19' Scott McDonald has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 19.
- 24' Sydney 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.
- 27' Sydney FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Adam Le Fondre on 27.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' 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 Connor Chapman suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Western United FC ring the changes. Kwabena Appiah-Kubi has done his job and it is now time for Besart Berisha to step up.
- 49' What composure from Adam Le Fondre! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 49' A moment of madness from Panagiotis Kone on 49 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' That is a Yellow card for Sydney FC. Luke Brattan will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' 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.
- 62' Dylan Pierias is ready to make an impact after coming on for Scott McDonald at the 62 minute mark.
- 64' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Dario Jertec is replaced by Max Burgess.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Corica will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' Another substitution for Sydney FC to replace Michael Zullo by Joel King on 70 minute.
- 75' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Luke Ivanovic on, Alexander Baumjohann off on 78 minutes.
- 83' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 150 games and scored 248 goals.
- 85' Another change for Sydney FC made on 85 minute. Kosta Barbarouses leaves to be changed by Paulo Retre.
- 90' Poor challenge from Josh Risdon. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 0-2 the final result. Western United FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 8
- 2
- 11
- 19
- 4
- 1
- 26
-
10
Scott McDonald ↓ Dylan Pierias 62'
-
12
Dario Jertec ↓ Max Burgess 64'
- 6
Bench
- 3
-
18
Besart Berisha ↑ 46'
-
5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 62'
-
14
Max Burgess ↑ 64'
- 27
- 22
- 30
Coach
Marko Rudan
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
11
Kosta Barbarouses ↓ Paulo Retre 85'
- 9
- 1
- 23
-
7
Michael Zullo ↓ Joel King 70'
- 4
- 13
- 5
- 26
- 17
Bench
- 12
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 85'
-
16
Joel King ↑ 70'
-
18
Luke Ivanovic ↑ 78'
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Mak | 5 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 5 |
| Joe Lolley | 3 |
| Steven Lustica | 3 |
| Fabio | 2 |
| Matthew Grimaldi | 2 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Rhyan Grant | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2019-12-01
Western United FC
0–2
Sydney FC
L
2019-11-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–0
Western United FC
L
2019-11-16
Western United FC
0–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-11-09
Western United FC
2–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2019-11-02
Melbourne Victory FC
2–3
Western United FC
W
2019-10-27
Western United FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
L
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.84
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Sydney FC
77%
Western United FC or Sydney FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sydney FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.5%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 0
12%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.9%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 0
3.3%
2 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 24% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.