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
Game details
Western Sydney Wanderers played against Adelaide United in A-League (Australia). The game was played on March 20, 2026. Final score: 2:4.
Recent form
Western Sydney Wanderers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Adelaide United has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Western Sydney Wanderers scores 1.14 goals per game and allows 1.43. Adelaide United scores 1.67 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.82 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Western Sydney Wanderers's games and 76% of Adelaide United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 67%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Western Sydney Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.53 per game. Western Sydney Wanderers takes 15.4 shots per game, while Adelaide United takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Western Sydney Wanderers leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Adelaide United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Western Sydney Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Adelaide United, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.82 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 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
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.
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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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.32 |
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.
Adelaide United is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.8 pts / game - Adelaide United
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 46% better for: goals scored per game.
1.14 goals / game - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.67 goals / game - Adelaide United
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Adelaide United scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 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 - Western Sydney Wanderers
Over / Under - Adelaide United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 43%. 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 | 3.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +8 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* 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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Western Sydney Wanderers
Adelaide United
* 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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Liga | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.57 | 2.82 | ▲ 3.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 58% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 55% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 24% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 71% | 73% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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 Western Sydney Wanderers's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Adelaide United. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
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 1.14 goals per game on average and Adelaide United 1.67. The A-League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Western Sydney Wanderers's matches and 76% of Adelaide United's.
What form are Western Sydney Wanderers and Adelaide United in?
Over the last 5 games Western Sydney Wanderers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Adelaide United 2-3-0 (1.80 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.