Macarthur Sydney vs Western Prediction 3 May 2025
πCan Macarthur hold off the formidable attack of Western Sydney in the final round of the A-League? Both teams have shown intriguing performances this season: Macarthur, sitting in eighth place, maintains a consistent scoring record at home, averaging nearly two goals per game. Western Sydney are in fourth place and remain unbeaten in their last ten matches, highlighting their strong form. A tense battle is anticipated as both teams aim to climb higher in the standings.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 16 February 2025 and ended with a score of 2:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter: Macarthur vs Western Sydney
- ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 8.
πStatistical preview of official matches between the teams Macarthur and Western Sydney:
- played 13 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 5, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 21 against 27;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.62, in the 2nd half - 2.08;
- average total goals in the match - 3.69.
Head-to-head statistics Macarthur Sydney - Western
Macarthur Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the A-League tournament (home team - Macarthur, away team - Melbourne Victory). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Macarthur vs Melbourne Victory):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Macarthur continue to show decent scoring ability on their home turf. Despite their position below mid-table, the team is known for creating dangerous chances in front of the opponent's goal. Their style of play focuses on attacking moves, with an emphasis on quick counterattacks and active use of wingers. However, defense remains their Achilles' heel, as they concede an average of over 1.5 goals per match. Their last ten games have highlighted inconsistency in form, with only two wins against five defeats.
Match Results: Macarthur
Western Sydney Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the A-League tournament (home team - Newcastle Jets, away - Western Sydney). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Western Sydney vs Newcastle Jets):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 4 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Western Sydney have firmly established themselves at the top of the league standings, thanks to strong performances both at home and away. The team is renowned for their organized attacking play and solid defense. Remarkably, they remain unbeaten in their last ten matches, highlighting their high level of preparation for each game. Notably, Western Sydney consistently score more than two goals per match against Macarthur-this trend has persisted for eight consecutive games.
Match Results: Western Sydney
Latest news
Macarthur
According to the latest reports, the team doesn't have any significant absences. Only Bernardo Oliveira and Cristian Popovic will miss out. The 23-year-old midfielder hasn't featured this season due to a knee injury.
Western Sydney
The club's list of absentees remains unchanged. The team still cannot count on Dylan Scicluna (knee injury) and Tae-wook Jeong (ankle injury).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 5, draws - 3.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Western Sydney
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of wins: 9 vs 12;
- win percentage: 36% vs 48%;
- number of losses: 10 vs 6;
- number of draws: 6 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 6;
- number of losses: 5 vs 0;
- number of draws: 3 vs 4.
- Macarthur won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 home games (A-League).
- Macarthur won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games (A-League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.62, the guests - 2.08;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.69;
- both teams scored: overall - 9; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Western Sydney
- average total in the tournament: 3.64 vs 3.76;
- average total goals scored: 1.96 vs 2.2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.88 vs 1.08;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.08 vs 1.12;
- Macarthur: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Western Sydney: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.5) vs 2.5 (away - 2.2).
- Western Sydney have scored over 1.5 goals in last 8 games against Macarthur (A-League).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12 (5.92 - for home team and 6.08 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 14.33 (7.5 - for home team and 6.83 - for away team).
Macarthur: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.72; at home field - 6.42;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; at home field - 6.
Western Sydney: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.68, away - 4.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 4.2.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.62 (2.31 for home team and 2.31 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.67 (2.5 for home team and 3.17 for away team).
Macarthur: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.32; at home - 1.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 1.
Western Sydney: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.4, away - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 1.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 13;
- both teams scored all-time - 9 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 6 times.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Western Sydney
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for Macarthur at home - 9 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Western Sydney away - 8 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Macarthur at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Western Sydney away - 3 (60%).
- Macarthur have scored and conceded in last 6 games against Western Sydney (A-League).
- Macarthur have scored and conceded in last 5 games (A-League).
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Macarthur and Western Sydney might see the visitors taking charge offensively. Western Sydney have consistently performed well against this opponent, netting more than 1.5 goals in their last eight head-to-head encounters. With the added motivation of competing for a top-2 spot, where victory is crucial, betting on Western Sydney to score over 1.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction.No comments
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