Our Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction: 2-1
Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers 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
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC
After suffering a 0-1 Australia A-League loss to Newcastle Jets, Macarthur FC must win to get back on track. In that match, Macarthur FC saw 53% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 47% | 7 (7) | 0.85 | 42 |
 Macarthur FC | 53% | 12 (3) | 2.18 | 84 |
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers will be looking to bounce back after a 2-3 Australia A-League defeat against Central Coast Mariners on February 22. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers controlled 68% of possession and managed 16 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners | 32% | 9 (4) | 1.12 | 18 |
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 68% | 16 (8) | 2.42 | 60 |
Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers Stats
Key Stats
| Macarthur FC | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macarthur FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Western Sydney Wanderers average 1.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Macarthur FC 14-15
Western Sydney Wanderers 11-18
What are the odds for this match?
Macarthur FC to win: @2.5
Draw: @3.6
Western Sydney Wanderers to win: @2.625
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