Western Sydney Wanderers entertain Macarthur at the CommBank Stadium in the A-League Men on Wednesday. Both teams are enjoying impressive streaks.
Sydney are unbeaten in four matches and are coming off two straight wins. They have won four times and lost thrice in nine matches, leaving them in seventh spot with 14 points. They could end the year in second if they prevail over Macarthur.
The Wanderers finished seventh last season and failed to qualify for the Finals series. They are yet to win the championship but have won the premiership once, in 2012-13. Sydney have lost twice in their last five matches at the CommBank Stadium.
Macarthur, meanwhile, are unbeaten since their home setback against top-placed Auckland. The visitors have nine points out of 15 since then. They are coming off a 3-0 win at Perth Glory. Macarthur have suffered only one setback in their last five road outings but lost 3-1 to Sydney in their last meeting.
The Bulls are yet to win the championship or the premiership but have won the Australia Cup twice, including the recently concluded edition. They beat Melbourne Victory 1-0 in the 2024 Australia Cup final to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Western Sydney have won thrice and lost once in their last five matches with Macarthur.
- The Wanderers have won thrice and lost twice in their last five home matches with Macarthur.
- Western Sydney have won twice and lost twice in their last five home games.
- Macarthur have won thrice and lost once in their last five road outings.
- Western Sydney have won thrice and lost once in their last five matches, while Macarthur have won twice in the same period.
- Form Guide: Western Sydney: W-W-D-W-L, Macarthur: W-D-W-D-D
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Prediction
Western Sydney have scored 22 goals - the most by any team in the league. Brandon Borrello and Nicolas Milanovic are the top threats, with five goals each.
Meanwhile, Valère Germain and Marin Jakolis boast four goals each for Macarthur. They could give Sydney’s defenders a run for their money.
The Wanderers, though, come in as the favourites and should take the win.
Prediction: Western Sydney 2-1 Macarthur
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Western Sydney
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Western Sydney to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Macarthur to score - Yes