Western Sydney Wanderers v Macarthur prediction

A-League · Fri, 01 Jan 2027 08:00 GMT · CommBank Stadium

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Western Sydney Wanderers v Macarthur, A-League on Fri, 01 Jan 2027 08:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Western Sydney Wanderers host Macarthur in the A-League on Friday 1 January (kick-off 08:00 UK).

Form and the table

10 of Western Sydney Wanderers’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Western Sydney Wanderers’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Western Sydney Wanderers have one win, two draws and three defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 0.83 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 2.17.

11 of Macarthur’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Macarthur’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Macarthur have one win, one draw and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.57 points per game, scoring 0.86 and conceding 2.14.

Macarthur are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Western Sydney Wanderers (fifth) and Macarthur (sixth) are level on points, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Macarthur the stronger side, 67 rating points above Western Sydney Wanderers (Macarthur 1530, Western Sydney Wanderers 1464, after at least 163 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 31 October 2026, finished Macarthur 0–0 Western Sydney Wanderers.

Team news

Predicted Western Sydney Wanderers XI (4-2-3-1): L. Thomas, G. Ferreyra, P. Madanha, J. Carluccio, N. Barrie, A. Thurgate, D. Scicluna, M. Di Pizio, N. Milanovic, L. Gillion, B. Borrello — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Milanovic (6.7 per match over four appearances, two goals) and Dylan Scicluna (6.0 per match over four appearances, three assists) have been Western Sydney Wanderers’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Western Sydney Wanderers (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Milanovic averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 300 minutes. Dylan Scicluna averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 343 minutes.

Predicted Macarthur XI (4-2-3-1): A. Robinson, C. Talbot, N. Tatsuki, N. Paull, J. Aspropotamitis, L. Rose, L. Vickery, D. Rose, O. Randazzo, A. Caceres, A. Stamatelopoulos — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Liam Rose (4.9 per match over four appearances) and D. Rose (3.1 per match over three appearances) have been Macarthur’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Macarthur (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Liam Rose averages 0.5 key passes per 90 over 355 minutes.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Fri, 01 Jan 2027 08:00 GMT · A-League · CommBank Stadium
Head-to-head (last 6): Western Sydney Wanderers 3 · draws 2 · Macarthur 1 · 2.33 goals/game
Recent form: Western Sydney Wanderers 1W 2D 2L · Macarthur 2W 2D 1L

Western Sydney Wanderers v Macarthur (A-League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.88 / 1.63

Goals

against 1.63 / 1.5 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.13 / 5.13

Corners

against 5.75 / 5.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5.5 / 4.5

Shots on target

against 4.38 / 5.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.63 / 2

Cards

against 2.5 / 1.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Western Sydney Wanderers for / against	Line	Macarthur for / against
Goals scored	0.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.13 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.13 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	15.88 for · 11.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12.5 for · 13.63 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.5 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	10 for · 12.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	10.13 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.63 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5

Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers Goalkeeper

Western Sydney Wanderers — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Lawrence Thomas	4	90360 min	82 /90	41 /90	00 /90

Western Sydney Wanderers — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Western Sydney Wanderers before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Lawrence Thomas n 8	90	3.5 7/5

Western Sydney Wanderers Defensive

Western Sydney Wanderers — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
G. Ferreyra	4	90360 min	71.8 /90	51.3 /90	00 /90	235.8 /90	20.5 /90	10.3 /90
P. Madanha	4	90360 min	92.3 /90	51.3 /90	00 /90	276.8 /90	71.8 /90	00 /90
Jarrod Carluccio	3	89266 min	93 /90	62 /90	20.7 /90	155.1 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90
Anthony Pantazopoulos	2	90180 min	31.5 /90	10.5 /90	21 /90	105 /90	10.5 /90	00 /90
Nathan Barrie	2	90180 min	63 /90	00 /90	21 /90	136.5 /90	21 /90	00 /90
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Western Sydney Wanderers — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Western Sydney Wanderers before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
P. Madanha n 4	90	1.8 3/2	1 2/1	—
G. Ferreyra n 4	90	0.5 2/0	0.5 2/0	—
Lawrence Thomas n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 3/1	—
Miguel Di Pizio n 4	88.3	0.5 1/1	0.8 3/0	—
Angus Thurgate n 8	88.8	1 6/2	1.1 6/2	—
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Western Sydney Wanderers — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Western Sydney Wanderers before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
P. Madanha n 4	90	2.3 3/2
G. Ferreyra n 4	90	1.8 4/2
Miguel Di Pizio n 4	88.3	0.3 1/0
Angus Thurgate n 8	88.8	2 6/5
Dylan Scicluna n 8	84.9	2.1 8/5
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Western Sydney Wanderers Attacking

Western Sydney Wanderers — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Atiya Waraga	4	41162 min	10.6 /90	00 /90	31.7 /90	10.6 /90	63.3 /90	10.6 /90
Aydan Hammond	4	2392 min	00 /90	11 /90	22 /90	22 /90	22 /90	22 /90
Brandon Borrello	3	76228 min	10.4 /90	00 /90	83.2 /90	41.6 /90	41.6 /90	31.2 /90
H. Ibusuki	2	1734 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	12.6 /90	00 /90
Miguel Di Pizio	4	88353 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	112.8 /90	41 /90	82 /90	10.3 /90
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Western Sydney Wanderers — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Western Sydney Wanderers before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
G. Ferreyra n 4	90	0.3 1/0	0 0/0
Lawrence Thomas n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
P. Madanha n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Miguel Di Pizio n 4	88.3	2.8 4/4	1 3/1
Angus Thurgate n 8	88.8	0.4 3/0	0.3 2/0
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Western Sydney Wanderers — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Western Sydney Wanderers before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Lawrence Thomas n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
G. Ferreyra n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
P. Madanha n 4	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Miguel Di Pizio n 4	88.3	0.3 1/0	0 0/0
Angus Thurgate n 8	88.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Macarthur

Macarthur Goalkeeper

Macarthur — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Alex Robinson	4	89355 min	133.3 /90	30.8 /90	00 /90

Macarthur — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Macarthur before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Alex Robinson n 8	89.4	3.8 7/5

Macarthur Defensive

Macarthur — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Callum Talbot	4	89355 min	61.5 /90	51.3 /90	00 /90	174.3 /90	30.8 /90	00 /90
Nara Tatsuki	4	89355 min	71.8 /90	61.5 /90	10.3 /90	174.3 /90	30.8 /90	00 /90
Nathan Paull	4	89355 min	30.8 /90	41 /90	30.8 /90	153.8 /90	51.3 /90	10.3 /90
J. Aspropotamitis	3	90270 min	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	00 /90	82.7 /90	20.7 /90	00 /90
Liam Rose	4	89355 min	133.3 /90	112.8 /90	30.8 /90	287.1 /90	92.3 /90	10.3 /90
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Macarthur — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Macarthur before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Liam Rose n 8	87.3	1.8 8/4	1.3 6/2	—
Nathan Paull n 4	88.8	1.3 3/1	0.8 3/0	—
Nara Tatsuki n 4	88.8	0.8 2/1	0 0/0	—
Callum Talbot n 8	86	0.5 3/1	1 5/1	—
Alex Robinson n 8	89.4	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
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Macarthur — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Macarthur before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Liam Rose n 8	87.3	2.8 8/7
Nara Tatsuki n 4	88.8	1.8 3/3
Callum Talbot n 8	86	1.3 6/2
Nathan Paull n 4	88.8	0.8 2/1
A. Stamatelopoulos n 4	75.3	1.2 2/1
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Macarthur Attacking

Macarthur — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
A. Stamatelopoulos	4	75301 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	41.2 /90	30.9 /90	20.6 /90	20.6 /90
Ben Gibson	4	41165 min	00 /90	00 /90	31.6 /90	10.5 /90	31.6 /90	10.5 /90
M. Toure	4	41162 min	10.6 /90	10.6 /90	52.8 /90	52.8 /90	10.6 /90	31.7 /90
Ryan Fraser	4	35138 min	10.7 /90	21.3 /90	21.3 /90	21.3 /90	85.2 /90	00 /90
K. Kennedy	1	2828 min	00 /90	00 /90	13.2 /90	00 /90	13.2 /90	00 /90
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Macarthur — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Macarthur before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Nathan Paull n 4	88.8	1 3/1	0 0/0
Liam Rose n 8	87.3	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
Callum Talbot n 8	86	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
Alex Robinson n 8	89.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
Nara Tatsuki n 4	88.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Macarthur — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Macarthur before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Callum Talbot n 8	86	0 0/0	0.3 2/0
Alex Robinson n 8	89.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
Nara Tatsuki n 4	88.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
Nathan Paull n 4	88.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
Liam Rose n 8	87.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Western Sydney Wanderers v Macarthur — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Western Sydney WanderersLDWDL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

MacarthurWWDDL

Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Western Sydney Wanderers 3 · 2 draws · Macarthur 1 · 2.33 goals/game

2026-10-31 Macarthur 0–0 Western Sydney Wanderers
2026-02-28 Macarthur 0–4 Western Sydney Wanderers
2026-01-01 Western Sydney Wanderers 0–1 Macarthur
2025-11-01 Macarthur 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers
2025-05-03 Macarthur 1–3 Western Sydney Wanderers
2025-02-16 Western Sydney Wanderers 2–1 Macarthur

League standing · 2026/27

Western Sydney Wanderers#5 pos5 pts4 pl+2 GD

Macarthur#6 pos5 pts3 pl+1 GD

Goals per game

Western Sydney Wanderers scored1.5

Macarthur scored1

Western Sydney Wanderers conceded1

Macarthur conceded0.67

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What is the head-to-head record between Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur?: In their last 6 meetings, Western Sydney Wanderers won 3, Macarthur won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
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