Australia - A-LeagueData current as of November 03, 2026

Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers: match statistics

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 October 31, 2026. Final score: 0:0.

Recent form

Macarthur has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Western Sydney Wanderers has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Macarthur scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Western Sydney Wanderers scores 2.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.93 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 100% of Macarthur's games and 50% of Western Sydney Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 79% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Western Sydney Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 1.00 per game. Macarthur takes 8.0 shots per game, while Western Sydney Wanderers takes 13.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Macarthur leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Western Sydney Wanderers leads at halftime in 0% and scores 2.00 after halftime.

When the teams score

Macarthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Western Sydney Wanderers, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

A-League games average 2.93 goals. Both teams score in 79% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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 are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning three, drawing two and scoring 11 goals while conceding just three. Western Sydney Wanderers have won twice, drawn twice and lost once over the same period, with a goal difference of 8:5. The hosts’ home scoring efficiency is an advantage: they have scored two goals from nine shots, while the visitors’ only away match so far ended in a goalless draw. However, the Wanderers are capable of creating chances: their away xG was 1.34, compared with Macarthur’s 1.02 at home, which limits the hosts’ advantage. As the home and away statistics are based on just one match apiece so far, I’m backing a Macarthur win with moderate confidence.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

In their last 5 matches, Macarthur scored an average of 2.2 goals, while Western Sydney Wanderers averaged 1.6, indicating that both teams regularly create goal-scoring chances. Their average xG over that period confirms this: 1.77 and 1.81 per match, respectively. However, Macarthur have been relatively solid defensively, conceding an average of 0.6 goals across their last 5 matches, which makes it less certain that the visitors will find the net. BTTS - Yes landed in 60% of the hosts’ last 5 matches and 40% of the visitors’ games, so the lean towards Yes is marginal. The main case for this pick is the scoring potential of both sides, although it remains a realistic scenario that at least one team will fail to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Macarthur have averaged 2.2 goals scored over their last 5 matches, while Western Sydney Wanderers have averaged 1.6, indicating that both teams have the potential to find the net. Their average xG over this period is 1.77 and 1.81, respectively, so the visitors’ goals tally does not fully reflect the number of chances they create. Macarthur’s recent matches have averaged 2.8 goals, compared with 2.6 in Western Sydney’s matches, although Over 2.5 goals landed in 60% and 20% of cases, respectively. With a projected total of 2.90 goals, Over 1.5 goals has the strongest case: it requires just two goals and is less vulnerable to the visitors’ lower finishing rate than Over 2.5 goals.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest signal for the first half is a draw: Western Sydney Wanderers were level at the break in each of their last five matches, while Macarthur were level in two of five. After the break, the advantage shifts to the home side, who have won the second half in four of their last five matches, compared with two of five for the visitors. Macarthur scored an average of 2.2 goals per match over this period and conceded 0.6, compared with 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded by their opponents. The xG gap is narrower—1.53 to 1.34—so despite pointing to a home win, a draw or an away win cannot be ruled out. The most likely scenario, however, remains a level first half followed by a Macarthur win after the break.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

38Possession (%)62
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
7Shots16
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
2Shots on target6
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0.95xG1.87
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
6Corners6
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
50Dangerous attacks60
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
12Fouls13
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
3Cards1
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

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.

MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
1.5Goals scored / game2.5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
1Goals allowed / game1
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
46%Average possession59%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
3Shots on target / game4
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

8Shots per game13.5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
3Shots on target4
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
18.8%Shot conversion18.5%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
46%Possession59%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
1xG for1.44
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
1.38xG against1.1
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

Shooting quality

Macarthur: Counter-attackingWestern Sydney Wanderers: Efficient finishing
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
Accuracy (shots on target)38%30%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.500.63

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
WD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W50% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.5Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.00Opponent xG: 1.38BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 50%
Western Sydney Wanderers
DW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W50% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-0
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.5Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.44Opponent xG: 1.10BTTS: 50%Over 2.5: 50%

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.

Western Sydney Wanderers is 67% better for: goals scored per game.

1.5 goals / game - Macarthur · 2.5 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers

Macarthur scoring profile: very strong

Macarthur scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 games), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 games).

Western Sydney Wanderers scoring profile: very strong

Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 games), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 games).

3Goals scored (season)5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
2Goals conceded (season)2
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
2.5Average goals per game3.5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
3Goals scored (last 5)5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
2Goals conceded (last 5)2
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
50%2 goals50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%3 goals50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%4 goals50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%2 goals50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%3 goals0%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%4 goals0%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

* 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.

50%
Western Sydney Wanderers - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.1 of 2 games
79%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%BTTS in both halves50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%Scored in both halves50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
100%BTTS - last 550%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

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)

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
50%Min. 3 goals after half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

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.

Western Sydney Wanderers is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.5 pts / game - Macarthur · 1 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers

Macarthur - half-time state
0% leading50% draw50% trailing
Western Sydney Wanderers - half-time state
0% leading100% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.5Points per game (1st half)1
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0Goals scored (1st half)0.5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0.5Average goals (1st half)1
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
50%Clean sheet before half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
100%No goal before half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

After half-time (2nd half)

3Points per game (2nd half)2
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
1.5Goals scored (2nd half)2
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
2Average goals (2nd half)2.5
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
50%Clean sheet after half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers
0%No goal after half-time50%
MacarthurWestern Sydney Wanderers

Macarthur - second-half results

100% W0% D0% L
1
Half-time points
0
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
6
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.50
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results

50% W50% D0% L
2
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
0
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Macarthur - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.503.00
Goals scored / game0.01.5
Goals allowed / game0.50.5
Average goals per game0.52.0
1 goal50%100%
2 goals0%50%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal100%0%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 50% draw - 50% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Western Sydney Wanderers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.002.00
Goals scored / game0.52.0
Goals allowed / game0.50.5
Average goals per game1.02.5
1 goal50%50%
2 goals50%50%
3 goals0%50%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal50%50%
Goal difference0+3
Half-time: 0% leading - 100% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 50% won - 50% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 50% - Half-time goals total: 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.

Macarthur
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
0
1
46-60
1
0
61-75
2
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Western Sydney Wanderers
ScoredConceded
0
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
1
0
31-45
2
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
2
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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

3.00
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
102%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
75%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-22%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
50%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Macarthur

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.38
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.88
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.50
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.38
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
84%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
88%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.5
Late goals
67% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
67%

Western Sydney Wanderers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.34
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.10
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
219%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
56%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+1.5
Late goals
40% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
40%

* 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

MacarthurLigaWestern Sydney Wanderers
Average goals per game▼ 2.502.93▲ 3.50
Both teams scored▲ 100%79%▼ 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 50%64%▼ 50%
Clean sheets▼ 0%14%▲ 50%
Goal before half-time▼ 50%79%▼ 50%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%93%▼ 50%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.93
Average goals per game
79%
Both teams scored
64%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
14%
Clean sheets
1.79
Home goals / game
1.14
Away goals / game
+57%
Home attack advantage
+36%
Home defensive advantage
+50%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
0%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
93%
1 goal
57%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. MacarthurYellow cardApostolos Stamatelopoulos
  2. MacarthurYellow cardNathan Paull
  3. MacarthurSubstitutionOn: Ben GibsonOff: Dean Bosnjak
  4. Western Sydney WanderersYellow cardDylan Scicluna
  5. Western Sydney WanderersSubstitutionOn: Hiroshi IbusukiOff: Nicolas Milanovic
  6. MacarthurYellow cardMusa Toure
  7. MacarthurSubstitutionOn: Zane HelwehOff: Apostolos Stamatelopoulos

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Macarthur's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Western Sydney Wanderers. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

The A-League match finished Macarthur 0:0 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 3 head-to-head matches Macarthur won 1, Western Sydney Wanderers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Macarthur vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

Macarthur score 1.50 goals per game on average and Western Sydney Wanderers 2.50. The A-League average is 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 100% 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 1-1-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Western Sydney Wanderers 1-1-0 (2.00 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.