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 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Alex King
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Wellington Phoenix FC	4	10
2	Sydney FC	4	7
3	Brisbane Roar FC	3	7
4	Melbourne City FC	4	7
5	Perth Glory FC	4	6
6	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	4	5
7	Macarthur FC	4	5
8	Auckland FC	4	5
9	Melbourne Victory FC	4	3
10	Newcastle United Jets FC	4	2
11	Central Coast Mariners FC	4	2
12	Adelaide United FC	3	1

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

50% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

0-15

1/1

16-30

–/1

31-45

2/–

46-60

2/–

61-75

–/2

76+

2/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Nicolas Milanovic	2 G
Brandon Borrello	2 G
Miguel Di Pizio	1 G
German Ferreyra	1 G
Atiya Waraga	1 G

Events

Match Events

0' We are underway at North Hobart Oval. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
5' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
7' The crowd applauds Alex Bonetig as he leaves the pitch. Tom Beadling steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
12' Aidan Simmons is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western United FC tonight.
17' It’s high time Mark Rudan made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Rudan will be considering his options from the bench.
35' A stunning finish from Lachlan Brook — that came from absolutely nowhere!
40' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Western Sydney Wanderers FC's shape.
45' It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
55' The 21-year-old Marcus Younis has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
59' The supporters are chanting for James York. He replaces Steven Lustica on 59 minute.
63' Controversy at the stadium! Oscar Priestman argues furiously but the card stands.
66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Aidan Simmons.
69' The whistle greets Lachlan Brook as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel Cleur.
71' That looks like a foul for a card for Nicolas Milanovic.
73' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Antonsson departs to be replaced by Dylan Pierias.
75' Another change for Western United FC made on 75 minute. Kane Vidmar leaves to be changed by Zach Lisolajski.
80' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. Noah Botic is replaced by Jake Najdovski on 80 minute.
85' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western Sydney Wanderers FC backline.
90' Matthew Grimaldi was booked on 90.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Western United FC 0-1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC.

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
Jordon Mutch	1
Marcelo	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.