Macarthur Sydney vs Western Prediction 28 February 2026
🔊 In the upcoming Round 19 A-League clash between Macarthur and Western Sydney, we have two teams in contrasting form going head-to-head. Macarthur, sitting in sixth place on the table, have been solid at home, though their matches tend to be low-scoring affairs. Meanwhile, Western Sydney are striving to improve their away record as they languish in 12th place. Both teams will be eager to boost their standings, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Western Sydney):
- ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Macarthur and Western Sydney:
- played 16 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 6, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 24 against 31;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.56, in the 2nd half - 1.88;
- average total goals in the match - 3.44.
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 - Newcastle Jets, away team - Macarthur). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Macarthur vs Newcastle Jets):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Macarthur are a team renowned for their organized defense and ability to hold onto leads. Currently sitting sixth in the standings, they owe their position to a balanced approach to the game. Their recent form over the last five matches highlights inconsistency, with three draws and two losses. They average 1.33 goals per match while conceding the same amount, reflecting an even performance both offensively and defensively.
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 - Central Coast Mariners, away - Western Sydney). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here are the match stats (Western Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners):
- ball possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
Western Sydney are struggling on the road, failing to win in eight of their last nine away matches. Currently sitting 12th in the standings, the team is striving to regain form after a series of disappointing performances. They average 0.94 goals per match while conceding 1.44 goals. Both their attack and defense need improvement to achieve positive results.
Match Results: Western Sydney
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 6, draws - 4.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Western Sydney
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- win percentage: 33% vs 22%;
- losses: 5 vs 9;
- draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 6;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1.94;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.44;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Western Sydney
- average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.39;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 0.94;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.83 vs 0.44;
- Macarthur: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Western Sydney: average total away in the tournament - 0.88;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 2.2) vs 1.1 (away - 1.5).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Macarthur home games (A-League).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 11.81 (5.56 - for home team and 6.25 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 13.38 (6.38 - for home team and 7 - for away team).
Macarthur: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.72; at home field - 5.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; at home field - 6.4.
Western Sydney: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.44, away - 4.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 3.25.
- Western Sydney have taken over 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games against Macarthur (A-League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Macarthur vs Western Sydney
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Macarthur at home - 5 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for Western Sydney away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Macarthur at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Western Sydney away - 3 (75%).
- Macarthur have scored and conceded in 8 of last 9 games against Western Sydney (A-League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (11/108, 10.2%), 1:1 (11/108, 10.2%);
- Macarthur at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (2/8, 25%);
- Western Sydney away most often play: 1:0 , 3:2 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.24% (odds 7)
1:2 - 7.9% (odds 10)
2:1 - 7.9% (odds 10)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the trend of both teams scoring, which is backed by the stats from their previous head-to-head encounters (8 out of 9), it's highly likely we'll witness an engaging match with goals from both sides. Considering Macarthur's home form and Western Sydney's poor away performance, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems a reasonable choice for this match.No comments
Betting Tips: Macarthur - Western Sydney
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