Western United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at Mars Stadium.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Wilson Brown
- Referee Daniel Illievski
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 20 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Western United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Western United FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Western Sydney Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Mars Stadium. Western United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western Sydney Wanderers FC's shape.
- 35' Western United FC make a change. Filip Kurto trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Scott on 35 minutes.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Steven Lustica argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mark Natta on 45.
- 50' Jerry Skotadis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western Sydney Wanderers FC tonight.
- 53' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Keanu Baccus comes on to replace Mark Natta.
- 57' That is a Yellow card for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Jordon Mutch will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' What composure from Jordon Mutch! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 60' Time for substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. James Troisi is replaced by Bruce Kamau.
- 65' Jordon Mutch has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 66' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Steven Lustica is replaced by Luke Duzel.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Dylan Pierias argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 71' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 73' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Mitch Duke is replaced by Simon Cox on 73 minute.
- 74' Nicolai Muller is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordon Mutch at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 84' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' The crowd applauds Besart Berisha as he leaves the pitch. Kaine Sheppard steps in for Western United FC.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Graham Dorrans will be fuming at that decision.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 2
- 11
- 4
-
1
Filip Kurto ↓ Ryan Scott 35'
-
7
Besart Berisha ↓ Kaine Sheppard 89'
- 6
- 5
- 27
-
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Luke Duzel 66'
- 34
Bench
- 13
- 3
- 8
-
9
Kaine Sheppard ↑ 89'
-
25
Luke Duzel ↑ 66'
-
30
Ryan Scott ↑ 35'
-
26
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 89'
Coach
Marko Rudan
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
James Troisi ↓ Kwame Yeboah 60'
- 13
- 30
-
12
Mitch Duke ↓ Simon Cox 73'
- 2
-
19
Jordon Mutch ↓ Nicolai Muller 74'
- 18
- 9
- 29
- 4
-
33
Mark Natta ↓ Keanu Baccus 53'
Bench
-
10
Simon Cox ↑ 73'
-
27
Nicolai Muller ↑ 74'
- 5
- 40
-
7
Bruce Kamau ↑ 60'
-
17
Keanu Baccus ↑ 53'
-
11
Kwame Yeboah ↑ 60'
Coach
Carl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Milanovic | 3 |
| Mitch Duke | 3 |
| Lachlan Brook | 3 |
| Alessandro Diamanti | 2 |
| Aleksandar Prijovic | 2 |
| Ben Garuccio | 2 |
| Andrew Durante | 1 |
| Bruce Kamau | 1 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2021-03-07
Western United FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2021-02-27
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
2021-02-20
Western United FC
4–1
Macarthur FC
W
2021-02-07
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Western United FC
L
2020-08-26
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2020-08-23
Brisbane Roar FC
0–1
Western United FC
W
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2021-03-07
Western United FC
0–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2021-03-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2021-02-27
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-02-21
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2021-02-10
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2021-02-06
Macarthur FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.49
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
58%
Western United FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.