Western United FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 6–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Western United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Auckland FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Western United FC to score. At the same time, Sydney FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' Matthew Grimaldi adds to his 0 season tally! Western United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 9' Over 9 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 14' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' The 22-year-old Rhys Bozinovski has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Sydney FC's compact .
- 28' That is a card for Western United FC. Ben Garuccio will be fuming at that decision.
- 33' Alexandar Popovic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' Kyle Shaw needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Riku Danzaki is booked for Western United FC — card on 45.
- 50' Wataru Kamijo, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 55' Sydney FC is showing some good football. However, Sydney FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 60' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sydney FC backline.
- 61' Another substitution for Sydney FC to replace Joe Lolley by Kyle Shaw on 61 minute.
- 66' 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.
- 70' Oliver Lavale is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Ruhs at the 70 minute mark.
- 75' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Jordan Lauton on, Rhys Bozinovski off on 75 minutes.
- 76' Tomoki Imai makes way for Charbel Shamoon at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
- 77' Alexandar Popovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 77.
- 82' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Joel King departs to be replaced by Tiago Quintal.
- 86' Wataru Kamijo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 86.
- 87' Kyle Shaw has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
- 87' Fresh legs for Western United FC! Ramy Najjarine comes on to replace Riku Danzaki.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Lauton argues furiously but the card stands.
- Western United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 17
-
6
Tomoki Imai ↓ Charbel Shamoon 76'
- 4
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Ramy Najjarine 87'
-
24
Michael Ruhs ↓ Oliver Lavale 70'
-
23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 75'
- 19
-
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↓ Abel Walatee 75'
- 30
Bench
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 87'
-
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 75'
- 70
-
29
Charbel Shamoon ↑ 76'
- 37
-
20
Abel Walatee ↑ 75'
-
5
Oliver Lavale ↑ 70'
Coach
John Aloisi
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Joe Lolley ↓ Kyle Shaw 61'
- 11
- 23
- 17
-
16
Joel King ↓ Tiago Quintal 82'
- 4
- 7
- 41
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↓ Anas Ouahim 61'
- 24
- 12
Bench
- 1
-
8
Anas Ouahim ↑ 61'
- 29
-
20
Tiago Quintal ↑ 82'
- 36
- 37
-
42
Kyle Shaw ↑ 61'
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
2025-04-27
Western United FC
1–0
Sydney FC
W
2025-04-17
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2025-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2025-04-05
Western United FC
3–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2025-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–6
Western United FC
W
2025-03-08
Western United FC
4–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.71
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Sydney FC
50%
Western United FC or Sydney FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.