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

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

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Lachlan Keevers
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

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

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

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! Western United FC welcome Sydney FC for this crunch clash at North Hobart Oval.
3' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Gabriel Lacerda gets a card.
8' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
10' It’s gonna be a card for Joshua Risdon.
15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
25' 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.
30' Jake Girdwood-Reich has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
35' Western United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 35.
36' Fabio has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 36 minutes.
41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
43' Jake Girdwood-Reich does the damage! The net is bulging and Sydney FC surge ahead!
46' Another change for Sydney FC made on 46 minute. Gabriel Lacerda leaves to be changed by Hayden Matthews.
48' Noah Botic makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Western United FC are in front.
49' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. Joshua Risdon is replaced by Connor O'Toole on 49 minute.
53' Brilliant from the ! Ben Garuccio makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 53.
55' That is a card for Western United FC. Michael Ruhs will be fuming at that decision.
60' Western United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
65' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ramy Najjarine is hanging Ben Garuccio on the field on 65 minute.
67' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Fabio on 67 minutes.
70' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Zach Lisolajski comes on to replace Connor O'Toole.
73' Nathan Amanatidis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Anthony Caceres on 73 minute.
74' A tactical swap from Sydney FC — Jaiden Kucharski on, Fabio off on 74 minutes.
78' Sydney FC ring the changes. Corey Hollman has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Scarcella to step up.
83' Australia international Angus Thurgate has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
88' 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 Jordan Courtney-Perkins suffering a number of foals already.
The points are shared — Western United FC 2-2 Sydney FC. Honours even.

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
Max Burgess	2
Fabio	2
Matthew Grimaldi	2
Noah Botic	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.