Western United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Mars Stadium.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Sydney FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 05 May | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Western United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Mars Stadium!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 8' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tomislav Uskok on 8.
- 13' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sydney FC that had 215 games and scored 341 goals.
- 18' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 23' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' Brendan Hamill has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 205 appearances.
- 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Sydney FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' Sydney FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Sydney FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 63' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alexander Baumjohann is hanging Trent Buhagiar on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' Another change for Western United FC made on 71 minute. Iker Guarrotxena leaves to be changed by Besart Berisha.
- 76' What a moment for Adam Le Fondre! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' Anthony Caceres is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sydney FC so far.
- 84' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Andrew Durante is withdrawn and Brad Inman gets his opportunity.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Victor Sanchez on 86 minutes.
- 88' Sydney FC ring the changes. Milos Ninkovic has done his job and it is now time for Ben Warland to step up.
- 90' Ryan McGowan was booked on 90.
- Full Time. Sydney FC beats Western United FC
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 20
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Ivan Vujica 71'
- 3
-
4
Andrew Durante ↓ Brad Inman 84'
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 30
- 22
- 34
Bench
-
17
Brad Inman ↑ 84'
- 2
-
13
Ivan Vujica ↑ 71'
- 1
-
7
Besart Berisha ↑ 71'
- 21
- 25
- 10
Coach
Mark Rudan
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 12
- 1
- 23
- 4
-
10
Milos Ninkovic ↓ Ben Warland 88'
- 26
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↓ Paulo Retre 71'
- 16
-
9
Bobo ↓ Adam Le Fondre 63'
Bench
-
99
Adam Le Fondre ↑ 63'
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 71'
-
3
Ben Warland ↑ 88'
-
5
Alexander Baumjohann ↑ 63'
- 21
- 30
- 33
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Robert Mak | 5 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 5 |
| Joe Lolley | 3 |
| Steven Lustica | 3 |
| Adrian Segecic | 2 |
| Lachlan Wales | 2 |
| Max Burgess | 2 |
| Fabio | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2021-05-15
Western United FC
0–1
Sydney FC
L
2021-05-12
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
5–0
Western United FC
L
2021-05-05
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2021-04-30
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Western United FC
D
2021-04-26
Western United FC
2–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Sydney FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sydney FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Sydney FC
68%
Western United FC or Sydney FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
13.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 21% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.