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

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A League · 2023-24

Western United FC

0 – 1

Full Time

Wellington Phoenix FC

Sat 2 Dec 2023 · 06:30 UTC Eureka Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Jacob Tratt 3' Y

Steven Lustica 33' Y

Y 33' Nicholas Pennington

Y 59' Alex Rufer

Y 90' Sam Sutton

Overview

Match Preview

Western United FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Eureka Stadium.

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee
Referee Sarah Ho (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 13 games · Avg 3.1 goals Wellington Phoenix FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-12-02 Western United FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC 2023-02-17 Western United FC 0–3 Wellington Phoenix FC 2022-11-13 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–3 Western United FC 2022-04-09 Western United FC 1–4 Wellington Phoenix FC 2021-05-22 Wellington Phoenix FC 3–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	0–1	L
26 Nov	Adelaide United FC	H	1–3	L
11 Nov	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	0–1	L
04 Nov	Macarthur FC	A	0–1	L
28 Oct	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–5	L
21 Oct	Melbourne City FC	A	2–1	W

Wellington Phoenix FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Dec	Western United FC	A	1–0	W
25 Nov	Melbourne City FC	H	1–0	W
10 Nov	Melbourne Victory FC	A	1–1	D
04 Nov	Brisbane Roar FC	H	5–2	W
28 Oct	Perth Glory FC	H	2–1	W
22 Oct	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)

54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Western United FC and Wellington Phoenix FC has kicked off!
3' Jacob Tratt picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
8' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
18' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
28' The 30-year-old Alex Rufer has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
33' A moment of madness from Steven Lustica on 33 minutes earns him a card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
43' 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.
48' The travelling Wellington Phoenix FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
53' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Wellington Phoenix FC's compact .
58' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
59' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alex Rufer.
60' Lachlan Wales makes way for Nikita Rukavytsya at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
61' The Wellington Phoenix FC bench stirs into life. Lukas Kelly-Heald is withdrawn and Sam Sutton gets his opportunity.
66' Ben Old has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 209 appearances.
71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
76' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western United FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
77' Another substitution for Wellington Phoenix FC to replace Mohamed Al-Taay by Fin Conchie on 77 minute.
79' Against the run of play, Ben Old has scored! This game has turned on its head.
83' Western United FC ring the changes. Steven Lustica has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Grimaldi to step up.
88' Sebastian Pasquali is replacing Angus Thurgate for the Western United FC side.
90' Controversy at the stadium! Sam Sutton argues furiously but the card stands.
Another three points for Wellington Phoenix FC.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

32
Angus Thurgate ↓ Sebastian Pasquali 88'
17
Ben Garuccio
6
Tomoki Imai
7
Ramy Najjarine ↓ Riku Danzaki 60'
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Nikita Rukavytsya 60'
27
Jacob Tratt
11
Daniel Penha
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 83'
19
Joshua Risdon
38
Noah Botic
1
Thomas Heward-Belle

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

19
Sam Sutton ↑ 61'
24
Oskar van Hattum
25
Jack Duncan
8
Ben Old ↑ 61'
9
Oskar Zawada ↑ 61'
5
Fin Conchie ↑ 77'
23
Luke Supyk

Coach Giancarlo Italiano

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Bozhidar Kraev	3
Oskar Zawada	3
Jaushua Sotirio	3
David Ball	2
Ulises Davila	2
Alessandro Diamanti	2
Matthew Grimaldi	2
Besart Berisha	2

Head to Head

Western United FC Form

2023-12-02 Western United FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-11-11 Western United FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2023-10-28 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 5–0 Western United FC L 2023-10-21 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Western United FC W

Wellington Phoenix FC Form

2023-12-02 Western United FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2023-11-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC W 2023-11-10 Melbourne Victory FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2023-11-04 Wellington Phoenix FC 5–2 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-10-28 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–1 Perth Glory FC W 2023-10-22 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

0.91 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.44 Wellington Phoenix FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC24% Draw28% Wellington Phoenix FC48%

Actual: Wellington Phoenix FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes47% 0% No53%

Avg goals/match: 2.35

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	68%	32%
± 2.5	41%	59%
± 3.5	22%	78%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

52%

Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC

76%

Western United FC or Wellington Phoenix FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC17% Draw50% Wellington Phoenix FC33%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.4%

0 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

11.7%

0 – 2

9.5%

1 – 2

8.7%

1 – 0

7.5%

2 – 1

5.5%

0 – 3

4.5%

1 – 3

4.2%

2 – 2

4.1%

2 – 0

3.8%

2 – 3

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Wellington Phoenix FC covers
-2.5	2%	—	98%
-2	2%	6%	92%
-1.5	8%	—	92%
-1	8%	15%	78%
-0.5	22%	—	78%
+0.5	52%	—	48%
+1	52%	24%	24%
+1.5	76%	—	24%
+2	76%	15%	9%
+2.5	91%	—	9%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet

41% ✗

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