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

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A League · 2022-23

Western United FC

1 – 3

Full Time

Sydney FC

Sun 16 Oct 2022 · 06:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 15' Rhyan Grant

Y 16' Rhyan Grant

Leo Lacroix 23' Y

Y 54' James Donachie

Nicolas Milanovic 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Sydney FC — A League .

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Sydney FC 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)

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

Western United FC 14 games · Avg 3.1 goals Sydney FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC 2022-03-19 Sydney FC 3–0 Western United FC 2022-02-23 Western United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2022-02-12 Sydney FC 1–1 Western United FC 2021-05-15 Western United FC 0–1 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Oct	Sydney FC	H	1–3	L
07 Oct	Melbourne City FC	A	1–2	L
08 May	Adelaide United FC	A	1–2	L
04 May	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	1–1	D
30 Apr	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–1	L
19 Apr	Macarthur FC	H	2–0	W

Sydney FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Oct	Western United FC	A	3–1	W
08 Oct	Melbourne Victory FC	H	2–3	L
10 May	Brisbane Roar FC	A	1–3	L
07 May	Melbourne Victory FC	H	1–4	L
12 Apr	Adelaide United FC	H	2–3	L
09 Apr	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	5–0	W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

25% Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sydney FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/1

31-45

3/–

46-60

1/1

61-75

2/1

76+

1/1

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sydney FC

Aly Toure	4 G	1 A
Oriola Sunday	1 G	2 A
Gabriel Popovic	1 G
Rhys Youlley	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' Western United FC have kicked off against Sydney FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
10' Patrick Yazbek has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
15' Controversy at the stadium! Rhyan Grant argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
16' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Joshua Risdon makes no mistake. 1-0!
16' That is a Yellow card for Sydney FC. Rhyan Grant will be fuming at that decision.
21' The travelling Sydney FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
23' The referee calls foul for Leo Lacroix. He receives a Yellow card.
28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Western United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
38' Sydney FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
39' GOAL! Adam Le Fondre fires home to make it 1-1!
41' Robert Mak doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
42' Goal! Robert Mak scores his 36 goal in 403 matches.
47' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
54' The referee calls foul for James Donachie. He receives a Yellow card.
59' A quiet spell here at . Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
62' Max Burgess gets the nod from Sydney FC. He replaces Robert Mak and will look to change the dynamic.
63' Another change for Western United FC made on 63 minute. Steven Lustica leaves to be changed by Tongo Doumbia.
68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joe Lolley makes it 1-4.
74' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
77' Nicolas Milanovic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lachlan Wales on 77 minute.
78' Sydney FC ring the changes. Adam Le Fondre has done his job and it is now time for Alex Parsons to step up.
79' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Adam Le Fondre is replaced by Alex Parsons on 79 minute.
84' 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.
86' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. James Troisi is withdrawn and Noah Botic gets his opportunity.
89' A change in the Sydney FC ranks — Joe Lolley exits the field as Patrick Wood enters on 89.
90' Controversy at the stadium! Nicolas Milanovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Leo Lacroix
1
Jamie Young
9
Dylan Wenzel-Halls ↓ Dylan Pierias 63'
14
James Troisi ↓ Noah Botic 86'
11
Connor Pain
44
Nikolai Topor-Stanley
88
Neil Kilkenny
17
Ben Garuccio
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Nicolas Milanovic 77'
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Tongo Doumbia 63'
19
Joshua Risdon

Bench

5
Dylan Pierias ↑ 63'
27
Jacob Tratt
21
Sebastian Pasquali
37
Ryan Scott
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 77'
38
Noah Botic ↑ 86'
7
Tongo Doumbia ↑ 63'

Coach John Aloisi

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

20
Tom Heward-Belle
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 79'
22
Max Burgess ↑ 62'
21
Alex Parsons ↑ 78'
12
Patrick Wood ↑ 89'

Coach Steve Corica

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Robert Mak	5
Adam Le Fondre	5
Joe Lolley	3
Steven Lustica	3
Max Burgess	2
Fabio	2
Matthew Grimaldi	2
Noah Botic	2

Head to Head

Western United FC Form

2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC L 2022-10-07 Melbourne City FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2022-05-08 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Western United FC L 2022-05-04 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–1 Western United FC D 2022-04-30 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2022-04-19 Western United FC 2–0 Macarthur FC W

Sydney FC Form

2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC W 2022-10-08 Sydney FC 2–3 Melbourne Victory FC L 2022-05-10 Brisbane Roar FC 3–1 Sydney FC L 2022-05-07 Sydney FC 1–4 Melbourne Victory FC L 2022-04-12 Sydney FC 2–3 Adelaide United FC L 2022-04-09 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–5 Sydney FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.21 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.62 Sydney FC xG

I would bet for: Western United FC or Sydney FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC30% Draw28% Sydney FC42%

Actual: Sydney FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 2.83

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	92%	8%
± 1.5	77%	23%
± 2.5	53%	47%
± 3.5	31%	69%
± 4.5	16%	84%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

58%

Draw or Sydney FC

70%

Western United FC or Sydney FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC22% Draw45% Sydney FC33%

Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.5%

1 – 2

0 – 1

8.7%

0 – 0

7.8%

0 – 2

7.6%

2 – 1

6.7%

1 – 0

6.2%

2 – 2

5.5%

1 – 3

Actual

2 – 0

4.3%

0 – 3

2 – 3

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Sydney FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	8%	88%
-1.5	12%	—	88%
-1	12%	16%	73%
-0.5	27%	—	73%
+0.5	55%	—	45%
+1	55%	21%	24%
+1.5	76%	—	24%
+2	76%	14%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

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