Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Match details. A-League, Regular Season - 3. Kick-off is Sat 31 Oct, 09:40 Lagos time. It is played at Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney.
What's at stake. Macarthur FC are 3rd on 4 points after 2 games, level on points with Western Sydney Wanderers, level on points with Sydney. A win would take them above Western Sydney Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers are 2nd on 4 points after 2 games, 2 points behind Wellington Phoenix, level on points with Macarthur. A win would take them above Wellington Phoenix.
Form. Macarthur FC have won five, drawn two and lost three of their last ten, 1.7 points a game. Their last five, newest first: D W D W W. Western Sydney Wanderers have won two, drawn three and lost five of their last ten, 0.9 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W D D W L.
The numbers. Macarthur FC score 1.8 and concede 1.5 a game over their last ten, with three clean sheets. Macarthur FC average 13.7 shots (4.7 on target), 4.5 corners and 2.1 cards a game, with 45% of the ball. Western Sydney Wanderers score one and concede 1.4 a game in their last five away, with two clean sheets and two games without a goal. Western Sydney Wanderers average 14.0 shots (5.0 on target), 5.0 corners and 1.6 cards a game, with 55% of the ball.
Head to head. In the last nine meetings Macarthur FC have won three, drawn one and lost five. Seven of the nine went over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in seven. In the last four, Macarthur FC won one, one was drawn and Western Sydney Wanderers won two. The last time they met, on 28 Feb 2026, it finished Macarthur FC 0-4 Western Sydney Wanderers: Macarthur FC had 19 shots to 6, 61% of the ball, four yellow cards.
The case against. Western Sydney Wanderers's record still gives them 27% to win.
The read. Macarthur FC to win. An open game. Macarthur FC are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour Macarthur FC. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 64%. Seven of the last nine meetings went over 2.5.
The bets. Best bet: Over 1.5 Goals at 1.18, 77% on the records (Macarthur FC: over 1.5 goals in 8 of 8; Western Sydney Wanderers: over 1.5 goals in 4 of 5). Backup: 2nd Half - Over/Under: Over 0.5 at 1.17. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: Western Sydney Wanderers or Over 2.5 Goals (the call backs Macarthur FC); Under 4.5 Goals (no unders on an open read); Western Sydney Wanderers or Over 1.5 Goals (the call backs Macarthur FC). Predicted score: Macarthur FC 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers (9% chance).
Every score's chance from both teams' checked games, never cut or rescaled. The lit square is the likeliest score that fits the read (the call and an open game).