Western United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction and Betting Tips | October 27, 2024

Western United invite Western Sydney Wanderers to Ironbark Fields in the A-League on Sunday. Both teams have had a winless start to their campaign last week, with the hosts playing a draw and the Wanderers suffering a defeat.

United drew 1-1 with Wellington Phoenix in their campaign opener. Angus Thurgate scored the equaliser in the 76th minute, with Noah Botic, who came off the bench providing the assist.

Wanderers, meanwhile, lost 2-1 to local rivals Sydney FC in their campaign opener. Aydan Johnathan Hammond, assisted by Brandon Borrello, equalised in the 56th minute, but Patryk Klimala restored Sydney's lead seven minutes later as Alen Stajcic suffered a defeat in his first game as Wanderers boss.

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Western United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have crossed paths 12 times, with all meetings taking place in the A-League. United lead 6-5.
• The hosts have one win in their last five league games, with that triumph coming in their away meeting with Perth Glory.
• The two teams met three times in the A-League last season. The Wanderers won twice, while Western registered a 3-1 away win in March. It was their first win in the fixture after three straight losses.
• Western Sydney have had seven wins in the A-League in 2024, with six coming in away games.
• Three of their last five meetings have produced under 2.5 goals, with three clean sheets for Sydney and one for United.

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Western United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction

United played a close game against Wellington in their campaign opener but had just one shot on target. They have one win in their last four home games in the league, scoring and conceding nine times apiece.

The Wanderers, meanwhile, suffered a narrow loss last week, extending their losing streak at home to five games. They have won three of their last four away games in the league, scoring 10 goals,

Juan Mata and Bozhidar Kraev started from the bench in the campaign opener and are likely to start.

Both teams have had a slow start to their season, so expect a few changes to their starting XIs and a draw to ensue.

Prediction: Western United 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers

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Western United vs Western Sydney Wanderers Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Bold Tip: Noah Botic to score or assist any time - Yes