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Monday, 26 October 2026

Macarthur FC v Western Sydney WanderersPrediction

A-League, Australia

Analysis & breakdown

Written from the numbers on this page.

Macarthur FC play Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League. Our pick is published about 48 hours before kick-off; until then, this is how the numbers see the match.

Chances of the result: Macarthur FC 40%, draw 23%, Western Sydney Wanderers 37%. Expected goals: 3.4 in total (Macarthur FC 1.7, Western Sydney Wanderers 1.6).

Recent form, newest first: Macarthur FC D-W-W-L-L, Western Sydney Wanderers W-D-L-L-L. Last 5 meetings: Macarthur FC won 1, Western Sydney Wanderers won 3, 1 drawn.

Oracle Conviction

Pick coming

Published

We choose the pick about 48 hours before kick-off, once bookmakers have priced the match. After that it does not change.

Tale of the tape

Macarthur FCTale of the tapeWestern Sydney Wanderers
1.71Expected goals1.64
DWWLLLast 5WDLLL
9–8Goals, last 56–8
1Meetings won, 1 drawn3
  • 2026-02-28 Macarthur FC 0-4 Western Sydney Wanderers
  • 2026-01-01 Western Sydney Wanderers 0-1 Macarthur FC
  • 2025-11-01 Macarthur FC 1-1 Western Sydney Wanderers
  • 2025-05-03 Macarthur FC 1-3 Western Sydney Wanderers
  • 2025-02-16 Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 Macarthur FC

How the match could go

Macarthur FC win
40%
Draw
23%
Western Sydney Wanderers win
37%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Both teams to score66%
Goals expected in total3.35

Chances by market

Bookmakers' chances with their margin taken out where they price the market; our models' chances where they don't. The fair price is 1 divided by the chance.

MarketChanceFair priceBest price
Macarthur FC to win40%2.51–
Draw23%4.31–
Western Sydney Wanderers to win37%2.70–
Macarthur FC or draw63%1.59–
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers60%1.66–
Either team to win77%1.30–
Over 1.5 goals85%1.18–
Over 2.5 goals65%1.54–
Over 3.5 goals43%2.32–
Under 2.5 goals35%2.87–
Under 3.5 goals57%1.76–
Both teams to score66%1.51–
Not both teams to score34%2.96–

Questions about this match

When is the prediction for Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers published?

About 48 hours before kick-off, once bookmakers have priced the match. It is fixed from then on.

Who is more likely to win, Macarthur FC or Western Sydney Wanderers?

Macarthur FC win 40%, draw 23%, Western Sydney Wanderers win 37%.

Will both teams score in Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

We give both teams to score a 66% chance, and not both teams to score 34%.

How many goals are expected in Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

Expected goals: 3.4 in total (Macarthur FC 1.7, Western Sydney Wanderers 1.6). Over 2.5 goals has a 65% chance.

When and where is Macarthur FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

Saturday 31 October at 08:40 UTC, in the A-League (Australia).

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