Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
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In the 22nd round of the Australian A-League on March 20, 2026, Western Sydney Wanderers will face Adelaide United. The hosts have nothing left to fight for, and against such an opponent, they should be aiming for victory.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Sydney club finished last season with 46 points, which was the fourth-best result. However, they were immediately knocked out in the playoffs, losing to Melbourne Victory. This season, they are one of the underdogs, averaging less than a point per match. Nevertheless, they ended the winter with a 4-0 away win over Macarthur. After losing to Newcastle, they drew with Brisbane.
The Adelaide club won a close contest against Sydney last season for sixth place, finishing with 38 points to Sydney's 37. However, they also exited in the first playoff round, losing 2-3 to Western United. This year, though, they can already start preparing for a new playoff cycle: they remain among the leaders and win more often than they lose. The 1-1 draw against Central Coast Mariners marked their third consecutive draw.
For one of the league's underdogs, the statistics are predictable: while they score 1.14 goals per game, they concede noticeably more—1.43 per game. Their guests score 1.67 goals per match and also concede 1.43 on average.
Previous Matches: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United
Adelaide have won three of the last four encounters, with only one loss (which was at home).
The visitors are not being given much credit, but that only makes betting on their success more attractive. We recommend backing them with a "+1" handicap for the away win (odds – 1.60).
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United: Key Stats and Trends
- Western Sydney Wanderers have lost two of their last six matches
- 52% of Western Sydney's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.57
- Adelaide United have won four of their last nine matches
- 76% of Adelaide's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.1
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Adelaide United: Probable Starting Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers are likely to play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Thomas - Gersbach, Farrell, Pantasopoulos, Cancar - Fraser, Scicluna, Terjate, Ugarkovic, Kraev - Borrello
Adelaide United are also expected to use a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Smits - Kitto, Kikianis, Vrinds, Barnett - Yull, Alagich, White, Muniz, Dookuly - Jovanovic
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