Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United: match statistics
Adelaide United are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to just 1.0 for Western Sydney Wanderers. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five outings (2 wins, 3 draws), while the hosts have only won once in that period. Adelaide stand out with their offensive efficiency, boasting a 0% failed to score rate away from home and averaging 1.4 goals per away match, outperforming the hosts who average 1.0 goal at home. Wanderers sit only 12th in the table with just a 30% home win rate, further diminishing their chances. Although Adelaide concedes more goals on the road (1.5 on average), their higher shot conversion rate (11% vs 7%) and better overall form point to an away victory. xG statistics also slightly favor the hosts in home matches (1.55 vs 1.41), but Adelaide's form and efficiency advantage make them the favorites for this encounter.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Western Sydney Wanderers play Adelaide United in A-League (Australia). The match date is 20 March 2026 at 09:35. Final score: 2:4.
Current form
Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Adelaide United: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Western Sydney Wanderers scores 1.04 and concedes 1.65 goals per match. Adelaide United scores 1.68 and concedes 1.43. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Western Sydney Wanderers 50%, Adelaide United 79%. Over 2.5: Western Sydney Wanderers 46%, Adelaide United 64%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Western Sydney Wanderers has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.62. Western Sydney Wanderers: 15.2 shots per match, Adelaide United: 14.5.
Match halves
Western Sydney Wanderers: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.38. Adelaide United: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 1.07.
Goals by minute
Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-15 (7 goals). Adelaide United: 61-75 (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 50%.
Match description
Adelaide United are in significantly better form over their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to just 1.0 for Western Sydney Wanderers. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five outings (2 wins, 3 draws), while the hosts have only won once in that period. Adelaide stand out with their offensive efficiency, boasting a 0% failed to score rate away from home and averaging 1.4 goals per away match, outperforming the hosts who average 1.0 goal at home. Wanderers sit only 12th in the table with just a 30% home win rate, further diminishing their chances. Although Adelaide concedes more goals on the road (1.5 on average), their higher shot conversion rate (11% vs 7%) and better overall form point to an away victory. xG statistics also slightly favor the hosts in home matches (1.55 vs 1.41), but Adelaide's form and efficiency advantage make them the favorites for this encounter.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 62% better for: goals scored per match.
1.04 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.68 goals / match - Adelaide United
Adelaide United is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.65 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.43 goals / match - Adelaide United
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 65% of matches (17 of 26 matches), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 11% (3 of 28 matches).
Adelaide United scores in 89% of matches (25 of 28 matches), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Western Sydney Wanderers
Over / Under — Adelaide United
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.19 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.29 pts / match - Adelaide United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (7 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (13 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Western Sydney Wanderers
Adelaide United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Liga | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.69 | 2.82 | ▲ 3.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▲ 79% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 56% | ▲ 64% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 23% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | • 73% | 72% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 82% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Western Sydney Wanderers 0 - 0 - 2 Adelaide United. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United?
The A-League match finished Western Sydney Wanderers 2:4 Adelaide United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Western Sydney Wanderers and Adelaide United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Western Sydney Wanderers won 0, Adelaide United won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United?
Western Sydney Wanderers score 1.04 goals per game on average and Adelaide United 1.68. The A-League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Western Sydney Wanderers's matches and 79% of Adelaide United's.
What form are Western Sydney Wanderers and Adelaide United in?
Over the last 5 games Western Sydney Wanderers have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Adelaide United 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United?
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.