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

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A League · 2023-24

Western United FC

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Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Sat 27 Jan 2024 · 06:00 UTC North Hobart Oval HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 63' Oscar Priestman

R 66' Aidan Simmons

Y 71' Nicolas Milanovic

Matthew Grimaldi 90' Y

Overview

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

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Alex King
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 2.9 goals Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-01-27 Western United FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2023-10-28 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 5–0 Western United FC 2023-02-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Western United FC 2022-12-18 Western United FC 1–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2022-02-20 Western United FC 3–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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
15 Dec	Brisbane Roar FC	H	2–1	W

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Jan	Western United FC	A	1–0	W
20 Jan	Perth Glory FC	H	1–2	L
12 Jan	Melbourne City FC	A	1–0	W
06 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	0–1	L
01 Jan	Macarthur FC	H	3–1	W
23 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	0–2	L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

43% Over 2.5 Goals
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, Western Sydney Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' The 34-year-old Jack Clisby has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
7' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 7 minute. Alex Bonetig leaves to be changed by Tom Beadling.
12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
17' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western Sydney Wanderers FC that had 205 games and scored 309 goals.
27' Western Sydney Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
35' What a strike from Lachlan Brook! The score is 0-1.
40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
45' 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 Marcus Younis suffering a number of foals already.
50' Steven Lustica has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 205 appearances.
55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
59' Steven Lustica makes way for James York at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
63' Oscar Priestman catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 63.
66' Aidan Simmons catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 66.
69' Time for substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Lachlan Brook is replaced by Gabriel Cleur.
71' Nicolas Milanovic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 71.
73' Dylan Pierias has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcus Antonsson on 73 minute.
75' The whistle greets Kane Vidmar as he departs to be replaced by Zach Lisolajski.
80' Western United FC make a change. Noah Botic trudges off to be replaced by Jake Najdovski on 80 minutes.
85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
90' It’s a booking for Western United FC player. Matthew Grimaldi gets a card.
It finishes all square. Western United FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC share the spoils 0-1.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

32
Angus Thurgate ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 80'
17
Ben Garuccio
6
Tomoki Imai
8
Lachlan Wales
11
Daniel Penha
10
Steven Lustica ↓ James York 59'
9
Michael Ruhs ↓ Ramy Najjarine 59'
19
Joshua Risdon
38
Noah Botic ↓ Jake Najdovski 80'
1
Thomas Heward-Belle
22
Kane Vidmar ↓ Zach Lisolajski 75'

Bench

24
Connor O'Toole
33
Matthew Sutton
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 59'
39
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 80'
49
Jake Najdovski ↑ 80'
36
Zach Lisolajski ↑ 75'
34
James York ↑ 59'

Coach John Aloisi

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

2
Gabriel Cleur ↑ 69'
10
Milos Ninkovic
7
Dylan Pierias ↑ 73'
11
Valentino Yuel
16
Tom Beadling ↑ 7'
39
Marcus Younis ↑ 73'
30
Taiga Harper

Coach Mark Rudan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Mitch Duke	3
Lachlan Brook	3
Nicolas Milanovic	3
Alessandro Diamanti	2
Aleksandar Prijovic	2
Ben Garuccio	2
Nikita Rukavytsya	1
Aaron Calver	1

Head to Head

Western United FC Form

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 2023-12-15 Western United FC 2–1 Brisbane Roar FC W

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2024-01-27 Western United FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-01-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Perth Glory FC L 2024-01-12 Melbourne City FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-01-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–1 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2024-01-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–1 Macarthur FC W 2023-12-23 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1 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 Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC30% Draw31% Western Sydney Wanderers FC39%

Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes46% 0% No54%

Avg goals/match: 2.23

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	65%	35%
± 2.5	38%	62%
± 3.5	19%	81%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

61%

Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC

70%

Western United FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC

69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC21% Draw52% Western Sydney Wanderers FC27%

Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.2%

0 – 0

13.1%

0 – 1

Actual

1 – 0

9.5%

1 – 2

7.9%

0 – 2

7.8%

2 – 1

6.4%

2 – 0

5.2%

2 – 2

1 – 3

3.3%

0 – 3

3.2%

3 – 1

2.1%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	18%	72%
-0.5	28%	—	72%
+0.5	60%	—	40%
+1	60%	22%	18%
+1.5	82%	—	18%
+2	82%	12%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

30% ✓

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

37% ✗

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