Macarthur and Western United will meet each other in a football match counting for A-League on January 12th, 2024, Friday at 06:30h (UTC), in Australia, check the Macarthur vs Western United betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Macarthur vs Western United will occur
The game is set to be played in the Gombani Stadium stadium, in the city of Chake Chake.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Macarthur vs Western United betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the A-League, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.07 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.37 goals per match.
Macarthur last match
Macarthur come from a draw in the last match. The game against Adelaide United, valid for the A-League, ended with a 1-1. The team coached by M. Smith lined up in the last match with a 4-4-2 formation.
The favorite to win the match was the rival team, that’s why the draw (odd 5.00) in the end can be considered a positive result.
Macarthur average performance has certainly not been brilliant. One of the few who made a difference is Raphael Borges Rodrigues: well positioned on the field, with a well-tuned foot, he was instrumental to the team in saving the result.
Western United last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for A-League, Western United, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Melbourne City team with a final score of 1-2.
The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 1.83, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.
Macarthur vs Western United h2h
The last time these teams battled against each other in A-League, Western United ranked 7th place while Macarthur was in 5th place. Western United took to the field with a 4-4-2 tactic, while Macarthur deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The most recent precedent between these two clubs was in 04-11-2023, in the 2023/2024 season of the A-League, which ended with a 1-0 win for Macarthur.
The last time these two teams faced off, neither team had a decisive advantage.
The performance of the Western United team in their five recent games to date has been relatively good, unlike the Macarthur team.
Macarthur
A-League leaderboard now
The Macarthur team with 17 points currently occupies the 6th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Final Series Play-offs, with a campaign of 4 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses.
In the 27th round, the team has the same points compared to Central Coast Mariners who occupies position 5.
Macarthur analysis
Currently, in the A-League, Macarthur sums 19 goals for and a total of 20 goals against, after 26 rounds played.
As we approach the Regular Season, Macarthur is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 5.58 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Macarthur will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
The average ball possession of Macarthur in this league is 47.58%, which means that the team has a rather wait-and-see attitude and does not often take over the ball of the game. Therefore, for the match against Western United they should do something to reverse the trend and try to impose their game on their opponents if they want the win.
Juggling a packed schedule, Macarthur could face challenges in keeping up their performance when playing several games in a short span of time. Despite the odds pointing towards a closely contested game, Macarthur busy schedule could ultimately impact the outcome against Western United.
Best goalscorer from Macarthur
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Valère Germain. He has scored 6 times in the current season and has helped Macarthur come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Western United
A-League leaderboard now
Western United arrives in this game with 6 points, and in 12th place in the A-League, having won twice in total and lost 9 times, making a total of 0 draws.
In the 27th round, the team has a small disadvantage of 2 points compared to the Perth Glory team which is just above, in 11th place.
Western United analysis
After round 26 of A-League we count 8 goals scored by Western United and 25 conceded.
It seems that Western United is having trouble scoring goals, with a low number of goals scored and a high number of games where they failed to score. This implies that their attacking play needs improvement, with a focus on creating better chances and converting them into goals.
The team does not shine in attack, with a scoring average of 0.73 goals per game. With these statistics against it, it can hardly count on a good result in the next away game.
Best goalscorer from Western United
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack Lachlan Wales has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Western United with 2 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
Taking into consideration that Western United scores an average of 0.67 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.4.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 6 corners per game.
Macarthur is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Macarthur in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 1.88 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Macarthur vs Western United betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 12th, 2024, Friday.
The last time these teams faced each other was in A-League match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-0 result for Macarthur.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
