Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

A-League Betting Preview: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur

Western Sydney Wanderers host Macarthur at CommBank Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Thursday 1 January.

Macarthur +0.75 should be a great wager for their clash against Western Sydney at -135. It allows us to split the Asian Handicap stake between +0.5 and +1.0 and we’re optimistic of a strong performance.

Western Sydney lost on the road in their last A-League game, making it back-to-back league defeats. Adelaide United won 3-2 at Coopers Stadium. The Red and Black recorded 50% possession and managed six shots on target, while Aydan Hammond and Brandon Borrello scored one goal apiece.

Macarthur triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home where Newcastle Jets were beaten 5-4 at McDonald Jones Stadium. The South Western Sydney team enjoyed just 37% possession and had five shots on goal, while Bernardo Oliveira found the net along with four other players.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Sydney are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Macarthur, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Campbelltown Stadium. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in six Western Sydney victories and two Macarthur wins. There have also been two draws.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Macarthur	19	6	7	6	24	28	-4	24:28	25
11	Western Sydney	19	5	5	9	21	26	-5	21:26	20

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Wanderers have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Alen Stajcic's side have averaged 49.6% possession and 5.3 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.8 corners from 4.3 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts.

Top scorer Kosta Barbarouses has found the net 3 times, with Aydan Hammond, Brandon Borrello, Alou Kuol and Bozhidar Kraev getting 1 goals each. Aidan Simmons, Kosta Barbarouses and Brandon Borrello are the leading assists makers with 1.

Macarthur have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. The Bulls have averaged 44.6% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 6.0 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

Harrison Sawyer has scored 5 goals, followed by Bernardo Oliveira, Dean Bosnjak, Luke Vickery and Rafael Duran on 1. Harry Politidis has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lawrence Thomas (GK), Jarrod Carluccio, Ruon Tongyik, Alex Bonetig, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Bozhidar Kraev, Joshua Brillante, Angus Thurgate, Jai Rose, Brandon Borrello, Alou Kuol.

Macarthur confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Filip Kurto (GK), Callum Talbot, Damien Da Silva, Tomislav Uskok, Walter Scott, Luke Vickery, Anthony Caceres, Liam Rose, Bernardo Oliveira, Rafael Duran, Dean Bosnjak.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

Take Macarthur +0.75 at -135 for this A-League encounter. Dividing stakes between +0.5 and +1.0 could be the best plan and we think a price of 2.0 is value when it comes to the visitors.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the A-League action.

Key Western Sydney vs Macarthur league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Macarthur in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Macarthur in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Macarthur in 11 of their last 16 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Western Sydney in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Western Sydney in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Western Sydney in 12 of their last 20 games.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 57.5% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Macarthur Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -135 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Sydney 1 - 1 Macarthur

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of +500. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Harry Sawyer to Score +200

Harry Sawyer (Macarthur) has managed three goals in his past five A-League games. There are odds of +200 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Harry Sawyer Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+475

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Corners Prediction

Macarthur Over 4.5 Corners -120

Macarthur have covered the 4.5 corners line in four straight away games, while Western Sydney have conceded an average of 6.00 corners in the past 10 home games. We’re going to select the Overs for Macarthur Team Corners, with this line making appeal and you can secure odds of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Western Sydney

Total

10.10 5.30 4.80

Home

10.80 4.80 6.00

Away

9.90 4.90 5.00

Macarthur

Total

11.50 5.50 6.00

Home

11.50 5.10 6.40

Away

10.60 5.20 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 11.5

+102

Under 11.5

-147

Western Sydney Corners

Over 5.5

-143

Under 5.5

-103

Macarthur Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-147

X

+700

2

+143

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Western Sydney are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this A-League encounter. The -122 for them coming out on top suggests a 55% probability based on their latest betting odds. Macarthur are the underdogs at +275 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. Western Sydney are +130, while Macarthur are alternatively priced at +280 and the draw is +155.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS Yes is on offer at -200 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+280

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+155

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-455

X2

-118

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-128

2 Hcp +0.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+133

Kosta Barbarouses is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +370, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney)

First

+133

Anytime

+370

Alou Kuol (Western Sydney)

First

+175

Anytime

+480

Harry Sawyer (Macarthur)

First

+185

Anytime

+475

Brandon Borrello (Western Sydney)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Aydan Hammond (Western Sydney)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Bozhidar Kraev (Western Sydney)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Jarrod Carluccio (Western Sydney)

First

+265

Anytime

+700

Bernardo Oliveira (Macarthur)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Chris Ikonomidis (Macarthur)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Luke Vickery (Macarthur)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Oliver Randazzo (Macarthur)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Steven Ugarkovic (Western Sydney)

First

+375

Anytime

+900

Kristian Popovic (Macarthur)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Mohamed Al-Taay (Western Sydney)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Angus Thurgate (Western Sydney)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Aidan Simmons (Western Sydney)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Joshua Brillante (Western Sydney)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Harry Politidis (Macarthur)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Frans Deli (Macarthur)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Liam Rose (Macarthur)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Dylan Scicluna (Western Sydney)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Nathan Barrie (Western Sydney)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Alex Gersbach (Western Sydney)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Phillip Cancar (Western Sydney)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Alex Bonetig (Western Sydney)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Tomislav Uskok (Macarthur)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Anthony Pantazopoulos (Western Sydney)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Walter Scott (Macarthur)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Western Sydney have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Macarthur have avoided defeat in their last three away matches. The South Western Sydney team have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

In the last meeting at CommBank Stadium, Western Sydney defeated Macarthur by a 2-1 scoreline. Western Sydney have won four of the past 7 H2H games at CommBank Stadium, with Macarthur claiming three wins.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Western Sydney Wanderers Home Stats		5-3-2	3.00	1.80	1.20	5	5	6	4
Macarthur Away Stats		4-2-4	3.90	2.00	1.90	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Lineups & Team News

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