Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers: match statistics
Macarthur is placed higher in the table (6th place) than Western Sydney Wanderers (12th place) and holds a clear advantage in home matches. The hosts win 33% of their home fixtures with just 22% losses, while the visitors lose as many as 75% of away matches and win only 13%. Macarthur's goal difference in home matches stands at +1, whereas Western Sydney has -8 on the road. The Wanderers score an average of just 0.88 goals per away match and fail to score in 38% of cases, which, combined with a weak defense (1.88 goals conceded on average), makes them a clear outsider. The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor, but the home advantage and direct H2H statistics favor a Macarthur victory, although a draw is also realistic considering the hosts' high draw percentage (44%).
Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Macarthur played against Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Macarthur has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Western Sydney Wanderers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Macarthur scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.33. Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.94 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Macarthur's games and 50% of Western Sydney Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Western Sydney Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.54 per game. Macarthur takes 14.1 shots per game, while Western Sydney Wanderers takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Macarthur leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Western Sydney Wanderers leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Macarthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Western Sydney Wanderers, it is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Macarthur is placed higher in the table (6th place) than Western Sydney Wanderers (12th place) and holds a clear advantage in home matches. The hosts win 33% of their home fixtures with just 22% losses, while the visitors lose as many as 75% of away matches and win only 13%. Macarthur's goal difference in home matches stands at +1, whereas Western Sydney has -8 on the road. The Wanderers score an average of just 0.88 goals per away match and fail to score in 38% of cases, which, combined with a weak defense (1.88 goals conceded on average), makes them a clear outsider. The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor, but the home advantage and direct H2H statistics favor a Macarthur victory, although a draw is also realistic considering the hosts' high draw percentage (44%).
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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
| Macarthur | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.21 |
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.
Macarthur is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Macarthur · 1 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.
Macarthur is 41% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Macarthur · 0.94 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Macarthur is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Macarthur · 1.44 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Macarthur scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Macarthur
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.
Macarthur is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / game - Macarthur · 1.11 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 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 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -6 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). 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
Macarthur
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
| Macarthur | Liga | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.67 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | • 56% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 61% |
^ 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 Macarthur's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Western Sydney Wanderers. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
The A-League match finished Macarthur 0:4 Western Sydney Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Macarthur and Western Sydney Wanderers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Macarthur won 1, Western Sydney Wanderers won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Macarthur score 1.33 goals per game on average and Western Sydney Wanderers 0.94. The A-League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Macarthur's matches and 50% of Western Sydney Wanderers's.
What form are Macarthur and Western Sydney Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Macarthur have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Western Sydney Wanderers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.