Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur: match statistics
Macarthur displays significantly superior form over the last five matches, averaging 2.2 points per game compared to just 0.8 for Western Sydney Wanderers. The visitors remain undefeated in their last five outings (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas the hosts have managed only one victory and suffered three defeats during the same span. Despite playing away, Macarthur holds the edge thanks to higher clinical efficiency (12% shot conversion rate vs 8% for the hosts) and a more potent attack (12 goals scored). Western Sydney Wanderers struggle offensively, failing to score in 40% of home fixtures and averaging just 1 goal per game on their own turf. League standings further favor the visitors, with Macarthur sitting in 5th place compared to the hosts' 11th. Given these factors, Macarthur presents strong value for a win, although the hosts' solid defense (40% clean sheets) could result in a competitive match.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Western Sydney Wanderers played Macarthur in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 1 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Western Sydney Wanderers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Macarthur: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Western Sydney Wanderers scores 0.80 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Macarthur scores 1.20 and concedes 1.30. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Western Sydney Wanderers 40%, Macarthur 50%. Over 2.5: Western Sydney Wanderers 20%, Macarthur 30%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Western Sydney Wanderers has higher xG: 1.63 vs 1.31. Western Sydney Wanderers: 15.7 shots per match, Macarthur: 11.4.
Match halves
Western Sydney Wanderers: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.40. Macarthur: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Western Sydney Wanderers: 0-15 (3 goals). Macarthur: 61-75 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 displays significantly superior form over the last five matches, averaging 2.2 points per game compared to just 0.8 for Western Sydney Wanderers. The visitors remain undefeated in their last five outings (3 wins, 2 draws), whereas the hosts have managed only one victory and suffered three defeats during the same span. Despite playing away, Macarthur holds the edge thanks to higher clinical efficiency (12% shot conversion rate vs 8% for the hosts) and a more potent attack (12 goals scored). Western Sydney Wanderers struggle offensively, failing to score in 40% of home fixtures and averaging just 1 goal per game on their own turf. League standings further favor the visitors, with Macarthur sitting in 5th place compared to the hosts' 11th. Given these factors, Macarthur presents strong value for a win, although the hosts' solid defense (40% clean sheets) could result in a competitive match.
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
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 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.
Macarthur is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.6 pts / match - Macarthur
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 50% better for: goals scored per match.
0.8 goals / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.2 goals / match - Macarthur
Western Sydney Wanderers scores in 50% of matches (5 of 10 matches), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 matches).
Macarthur scores in 60% of matches (6 of 10 matches), while Western Sydney Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 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 - Macarthur
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 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / match - Western Sydney Wanderers · 1.3 pts / match - Macarthur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Western Sydney Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Macarthur
* 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 | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.10 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 50% | ▼ 30% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 28% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 70% | • 70% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Western Sydney Wanderers 0 - 1 - 0 Macarthur. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur?
The A-League match finished Western Sydney Wanderers 0:1 Macarthur. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur?
Western Sydney Wanderers score 0.80 goals per game on average and Macarthur 1.20. The A-League average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Western Sydney Wanderers's matches and 50% of Macarthur's.
What form are Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur in?
Over the last 5 games Western Sydney Wanderers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Macarthur 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur?
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.