Western United vs Macarthur Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Dec 2024

A Free-Flowing Game Could Lead to Goals

Let’s play the Total Goals market where we can get Over 2.5 to be scored at tasty odds of -163. There’s every chance that Western United and Macarthur will deliver a return and we think this is value wager.

United Claimed 4-2 Win in Previous H2H

Western United were defeated last time out. AAMI Park saw them beaten at home to Melbourne Victory by a 3-1 scoreline. The Green and Black had most of the ball recording 56% possession and two shots on target, while Noah Botic scored the goal.

Macarthur played Brisbane Roar at home in their previous game. It was a 4-4 draw at Campbelltown Stadium. Mile Sterjovski's team had six shots on goal and recorded 62% possession, with Kealey Adamson, Tomislav Uskok, Daniel De Silva and Valere Germain all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

United beat Macarthur when the teams last met. It was a 4-2 scoreline at AAMI Park. The previous 10 games between these teams have seen four draws, three United wins and three victories for Macarthur.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Western United	26	14	5	7	55	37	18	55:37	47
8	Macarthur	26	9	6	11	50	45	5	50:45	33

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. United have had 49.2% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Hiroshi Ibusuki is the top goalscorer with 3, Matthew Grimaldi has 2, with Noah Botic and two other players on 1. Noah Botic has made the most assists with 4.

Macarthur have 4 victories, 5 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. The South Western Sydney club have averaged 51.8% possession, 5.5 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.

Marin Jakolis has landed 4 goals, Valere Germain 3, with Tomislav Uskok and two others scoring 2. Jed Drew is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Western United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matthew Sutton (GK), Tate Russell, Tomoki Imai, Dylan Leonard, Charbel Shamoon, Riku Danzaki, Rhys Bozinovski, Angus Thurgate, Abel Walatee, Hiroshi Ibusuki, Noah Botic.

Macarthur confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Filip Kurto (GK), Kealey Adamson, Dino Arslanagic, Oliver Jones, Ivan Vujica, Jed Drew, Liam Rose, Luke Brattan, Marin Jakolis, Jake Hollman, Valere Germain.

Western United vs Macarthur Prediction & Betting Tips

We look set for a relatively high-scoring A-League clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to getting the best possible value. There are odds of -163 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Western United vs Macarthur league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 WU games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Macarthur games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Macarthur games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Macarthur games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 61.9% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 70% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

Over 2.5 Goals backers in search of larger odds could consider the Result & Total Goals market. This involves getting a bigger price if you’re correctly able to predict a team to win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western United 2 - 1 Macarthur

There are odds of +800 available that Western United land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Western United vs Macarthur Odds

Western United are +155 with the bookies to beat Macarthur, with the latter having betting odds of +162.5. The draw in this A-League match can be backed at +250.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

The football betting sites offer a Draw No Bet market for all A-League matches and you can back Western United at -120 and Macarthur at -120.

Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+250

2

+162.5

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+137.5

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-225

12

-350

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-110

2 Hcp 0.0

-101

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+137.5

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+150

Western United vs Macarthur Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our United vs Macarthur team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the A-League squads.

Western United Team Page Macarthur Team Page