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
Key match information
Macarthur played Western Sydney Wanderers in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Current form
Macarthur: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Western Sydney Wanderers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Macarthur scores 1.33 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.94 and concedes 1.44. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Macarthur 56%, Western Sydney Wanderers 50%. Over 2.5: Macarthur 33%, Western Sydney Wanderers 33%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Western Sydney Wanderers has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.54. Macarthur: 14.1 shots per match, Western Sydney Wanderers: 15.3.
Match halves
Macarthur: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.83. Western Sydney Wanderers: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Macarthur: 61-75 (9 goals). Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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%).
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Macarthur is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Macarthur · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Macarthur · 0.94 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Macarthur is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Macarthur · 1.44 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Macarthur scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 matches).
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Macarthur
Over / Under - Western Sydney Wanderers
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.
Macarthur is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - Macarthur · 1.11 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 22%. 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 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Macarthur
Western Sydney Wanderers
* 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
| Macarthur | Liga | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Macarthur 1 - 1 - 0 Western Sydney Wanderers. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.