Prediction for match Macarthur — Western Sydney Wanderers

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

The match between Macarthur and Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League will take place on 28.02.2026. The odds for a win are almost equal: Western Sydney Wanderers are at 2.60, Macarthur at 2.62, and a draw is at 3.70. The probability percentages for the outcomes are distributed as follows: Macarthur's success is estimated at 36.82%, a draw at 26.07%, and a victory for Western Sydney Wanderers at 37.10%. This setup indicates that bookmakers do not see a clear favorite, and both teams have almost identical chances of winning. The higher percentage for a draw than usual might be related to their head-to-head history and current form.

Team Results and Statistics

In the last three matches, Macarthur played as follows: 22.02.2026 - Newcastle Jets vs. Macarthur - 1-0, 06.02.2026 - Macarthur vs. Perth Glory - 2-2, 30.01.2026 - Adelaide United vs. Macarthur - 1-1. Western Sydney Wanderers played their last three games as follows: 22.02.2026 - Central Coast Mariners vs. Western Sydney Wanderers - 3-2, 13.02.2026 - Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Wellington Phoenix - 2-2, 07.02.2026 - Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Melbourne City - 1-1. On average, over the last five games, Macarthur had 52.8% possession, committed 10 fouls, received 1.2 yellow cards, and was caught offside 1.2 times. Western Sydney Wanderers showed 57.4% possession, 9.2 fouls, 1.4 yellow cards, and 2 offsides per match. Their last head-to-head meeting was on 01.01.2026: Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Macarthur - 0-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

The average number of goals scored and conceded by both teams in the last five matches is 3.4. Macarthur scored an average of 2 goals and conceded 1.4, while Western Sydney Wanderers scored 1.4 and conceded 2. In terms of over 2.5 goals: Macarthur had 2 out of 5 matches end with three or more goals, and Western Sydney Wanderers had 3 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred for Macarthur 1 out of 5 times, and for Western Sydney Wanderers 2 out of 5, but both teams were significantly more active in the second half: Macarthur 3 out of 5 on over 1.5, Western Sydney Wanderers 4 out of 5. In terms of goal intervals: Macarthur most frequently scored between the 61st and 75th minutes (27%), while Western Sydney Wanderers did so between the 76th and 90th minutes (36%). In terms of goals conceded: Macarthur's most vulnerable period was the 76th to 90th minutes (33%), while Western Sydney Wanderers' was the 61st to 75th minutes (67%). All this points to a high probability of a productive second half and a general inclination towards over goals. The average goals, over 2.5 success, and second-half activity suggest that over 2.5 goals at 1.60 is a logical choice.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

The average number of corners for Macarthur over the last five matches is 5.2, and for Western Sydney Wanderers, it's 5. In terms of over 9.5 corners: Macarthur had 2 out of 5, and Western Sydney Wanderers had 3 out of 5. Looking at the odds for total corners, for the line of 9.5, both options are available: over 9.5 is at 1.45, under 9.5 is at 2.44. For the outcome on corners, Macarthur is the favorite with odds of 1.78. The statistics of both teams on corners indicate that the match could be rich in set-pieces, and a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified given the average values and frequency of occurrences.