Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers: match statistics
Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Adelaide United played against Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League (Australia). The game was played on December 27, 2025. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Adelaide United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Western Sydney Wanderers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Adelaide United scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.22. Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.67 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Adelaide United's games and 33% of Western Sydney Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 11%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Western Sydney Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 1.33 per game. Adelaide United takes 11.3 shots per game, while Western Sydney Wanderers takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Adelaide United leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Western Sydney Wanderers leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.22 after halftime.
When the teams score
Adelaide United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Western Sydney Wanderers, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Adelaide United | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.18 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Western Sydney Wanderers is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Adelaide United · 1.4 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Adelaide United is 115% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Adelaide United · 0.67 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.22 goals / game - Adelaide United · 1.11 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Adelaide United scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 meczów), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 meczów).
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 44% of games (4 of 9 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Adelaide United
Over / Under - Western Sydney Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Adelaide United is 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.22 pts / game - Adelaide United · 0.89 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Adelaide United
Western Sydney Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Adelaide United | Liga | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.47 | ▼ 1.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 49% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 45% | ▼ 11% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 64% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 67% | ▼ 44% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Adelaide United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Western Sydney Wanderers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
The A-League match finished Adelaide United 3:2 Western Sydney Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Adelaide United score 1.44 goals per game on average and Western Sydney Wanderers 0.67. The A-League average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Adelaide United's matches and 33% of Western Sydney Wanderers's.
What form are Adelaide United and Western Sydney Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Adelaide United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.


