Week 13 features a match on Sat Jan 21st, where Western United will play host to Sydney in a A-League match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 19 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. In their last match, 11th placed Western United, recorded a 1-1 draw against Newcastle Jets. Lachlan Wales struck first for Western United in the 13th minute, then Daniel Stynes tied it up for Newcastle Jets in the 17th minute earning them at least the one point. Western United is looking for direction having earned 12 points in their last 10 matches, while sydney sits at 8th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-2 draw against Perth Glory. Joe Lolley struck first for Sydney in the 6th minute, then Grant added another in the 26th minute . Sydney is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
On Oct 16th, Western United hosted Sydney at the Whitten Oval in their last match together. Sydney won by a score of 3 to 1. Josh Risdon scored the first goal for Western United in the 16th minute, then Adam Le Fondre tied it up for Sydney in the 39th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 41st minute on a goal by Róbert Mak.
Sydney is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Paulo Retre and Róbert Mak each only have 1 goal in their last five. Aleksandar Prijović has been the most effective weapon for Western United lately. The Serbian attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches.