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

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A League · 2023-24

Western United FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Sydney FC

Sat 3 Feb 2024 · 06:00 UTC North Hobart Oval HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 3' Gabriel Lacerda

Joshua Risdon 10' Y

Kane Vidmar 35' Y

Michael Ruhs 55' Y

Y 67' Fabio

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Sydney FC — A League at North Hobart Oval.

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

Match Details

Referee Lachlan Keevers
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

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

2024-02-03 Western United FC 2–2 Sydney FC 2023-12-23 Sydney FC 4–2 Western United FC 2023-04-01 Sydney FC 3–3 Western United FC 2023-01-21 Western United FC 1–0 Sydney FC 2022-10-16 Western United FC 1–3 Sydney FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
03 Feb	Sydney FC	H	2–2	D
27 Jan	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	0–1	L
12 Jan	Macarthur FC	A	3–3	D
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

Sydney FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
03 Feb	Western United FC	A	2–2	D
26 Jan	Melbourne Victory FC	A	1–1	D
19 Jan	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	4–0	W
13 Jan	Adelaide United FC	A	3–4	L
06 Jan	Brisbane Roar FC	A	2–1	W
29 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	3–1	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' The game is set. Sydney FC kicks off things out of here…
3' The referee calls foul for Gabriel Lacerda. He receives a card.
8' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
10' Controversy at the stadium! Joshua Risdon argues furiously but the card stands.
15' 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 Jaiden Kucharski suffering a number of foals already.
20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
25' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Sydney FC's compact .
30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
35' Poor challenge from Kane Vidmar. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
36' Fabio adds to his 0 season tally! Sydney FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jake Girdwood-Reich makes it 0-2.
46' Gabriel Lacerda makes way for Hayden Matthews at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
48' The Australia Noah Botic breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-2!
49' The whistle greets Joshua Risdon as he departs to be replaced by Connor O'Toole.
53' What an equalizer from Ben Garuccio!
55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Michael Ruhs.
60' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sydney FC that had 219 games and scored 348 goals.
65' Ramy Najjarine has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Garuccio on 65 minute.
67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fabio on 67.
70' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Connor O'Toole is withdrawn and Zach Lisolajski gets his opportunity.
73' The crowd applauds Anthony Caceres as he leaves the pitch. Nathan Amanatidis steps in for Sydney FC.
74' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Fabio departs to be replaced by Jaiden Kucharski.
78' Sydney FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matthew Scarcella is hanging Corey Hollman on the field on 78 minute.
83' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ufuk Talay might look to freshen things up shortly.
88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
It finishes all square. Western United FC and Sydney FC share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

32
Angus Thurgate
17
Ben Garuccio ↓ Ramy Najjarine 65'
6
Tomoki Imai
8
Lachlan Wales
11
Daniel Penha
21
Sebastian Pasquali ↓ Jordan Lauton 65'
9
Michael Ruhs
19
Joshua Risdon ↓ Connor O'Toole 49'
38
Noah Botic ↓ Nikita Rukavytsya 70'
1
Thomas Heward-Belle
22
Kane Vidmar

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Sydney FC Lineups

Starting XI

10
Joe Lolley
1
Andrew Redmayne
23
Rhyan Grant
26
Luke Brattan
17
Anthony Caceres ↓ Nathan Amanatidis 73'
22
Max Burgess ↓ Robert Mak 46'
4
Jordan Courtney-Perkins
15
Gabriel Lacerda ↓ Hayden Matthews 46'
9
Fabio ↓ Jaiden Kucharski 74'
8
Jake Girdwood-Reich
12
Corey Hollman ↓ Matthew Scarcella 78'

Bench

11
Robert Mak ↑ 46'
20
Adam Pavlesic
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 74'
18
Matthew Scarcella ↑ 78'
34
Hayden Matthews ↑ 46'
28
Nathan Amanatidis ↑ 73'
19
Mitchell Glasson

Coach Ufuk Talay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Robert Mak	5
Adam Le Fondre	5
Joe Lolley	3
Steven Lustica	3
Rhyan Grant	2
Connor Pain	2
Adrian Segecic	2
Lachlan Wales	2

Head to Head

Western United FC Form

2024-02-03 Western United FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2024-01-27 Western United FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-01-12 Macarthur FC 3–3 Western United FC D 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

Sydney FC Form

2024-02-03 Western United FC 2–2 Sydney FC D 2024-01-26 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Sydney FC D 2024-01-19 Sydney FC 4–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2024-01-13 Adelaide United FC 4–3 Sydney FC L 2024-01-06 Brisbane Roar FC 1–2 Sydney FC W 2023-12-29 Sydney FC 3–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.49 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.58 Sydney FC xG

I would bet for: Western United FC or Sydney FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC35% Draw27% Sydney FC38%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes62% 0% No38%

Avg goals/match: 3.07

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	81%	19%
± 2.5	58%	42%
± 3.5	37%	63%
± 4.5	20%	80%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

62%

Draw or Sydney FC

65%

Western United FC or Sydney FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC27% Draw44% Sydney FC29%

Actual: Sydney FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.8%

1 – 2

8.3%

2 – 1

7.8%

0 – 1

6.5%

0 – 0

6.3%

2 – 2

Actual

1 – 0

6.1%

0 – 2

5.7%

2 – 0

5.1%

1 – 3

4.4%

3 – 1

3.9%

2 – 3

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Sydney FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	10%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	18%	65%
-0.5	35%	—	65%
+0.5	61%	—	39%
+1	61%	19%	20%
+1.5	80%	—	20%
+2	80%	12%	8%
+2.5	92%	—	8%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Sydney FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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