Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC Prediction: 2-2

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 2-2 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.

This Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 Australia A-League defeat at the hands of Adelaide United on December 27. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers recorded 50% possession, attempting 18 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Adelaide United	50%	10 (5)	0.92	29
Western Sydney Wanderers	50%	18 (6)	2.67	60

Macarthur FC's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC

Determined to maintain their recent success, Macarthur FC must win following their 5-4 Australia A-League victory against Newcastle Jets on December 26. In that match, Macarthur FC controlled 37% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Newcastle Jets	63%	10 (8)	1.73	64
Macarthur FC	37%	10 (5)	2.3	47

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Western Sydney Wanderers are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Macarthur FC average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Western Sydney Wanderers to win: @1.85

Draw: @3.8

Macarthur FC to win: @4

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers (3-4-3) : Lawrence Thomas, Ruon Tongyik, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Alex Bonetig, Jai Rose, Josh Brillante, Angus Thurgate, Jarrod Carluccio, Brandon Borrello, Alou Kuol, Bozhidar Kraev

Macarthur FC (3-4-3) : Filip Kurto, Callum Talbot, Tomislav Uskok, Damien Da Silva, Bernardo Oliveira, Anthony Caceres, Liam Rose, Walter Scott, Dean Bosnjak, Luke Vickery, Rafael Duran Martinez

Western Sydney Wanderers Fixtures

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