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December 30 2024, 14:52 · Alex Lawes

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Preview: Team News & Prediction

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Preview: Team News & Prediction
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The A League’s entertainers, the Western Sydney Wanderers, are preparing to take on what is an inconsistent and indifferent Macarthur side in New South Wales in this catch-up match.

Kick-off date/time: Wednesday 1st January, 2025: UK – 7:00am / US ET – 2:00am / Tuesday 31st December, 2024: US PT – 11:00pm

How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+

Western Sydney Wanderers Team News: No Scicluna

The Western Sydney Wanderers have just one injury concern as they welcome Macarthur to New South Wales this weekend with central midfielder Dylan Scicluna sidelined due to an ACL injury.

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Thomas; Cleur, Pelekanos, Bonetig, Clisby; Milanovic, Temelkovski, Brillante, Juan Mata; Antonsson, Borrello

Unavailable: Scicluna (Injured)

Questionable: 

Macarthur Team News: Couple of injuries

There are a couple of injury issues for Macarthur to deal with as they make the trip to the Western Sydney Wanderers. Defensive midfielder Kristian Popovic is currently sidelined alongside Chris Ikonomidis.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Kurto; Adamson, Jurman, Jones, Scott; Rose, Hollman, Brattan; Drew, Germain, Jakolis

Unavailable: Popovic (Injured), Ikonomidis (Injured)

Questionable: 

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Prediction

The Western Sydney Wanderers have been entertaining throughout the last few seasons and that has once again continued into this campaign. Their nine matches so far this season have consisted of 49 goals as they prepare to face a Macarthur side that have enjoyed a good run of form with their 3-0 defeat of struggling Perth Glory in Western Australia at the weekend meaning they are now unbeaten in their last five matches in the A League. Given the ‘fun’ nature of the way in which the hosts play and the good form of the visitors, both teams scoring would appear a good bet for this one.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur Tip: Both teams to score