Adelaide United vs Macarthur FC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Adelaide United prepare to host Macarthur on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 10:05 under referee Shakespear, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Adelaide United, currently 4th in the standings with 26 points from 17 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 16 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Macarthur, sitting 5th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Adelaide United and Macarthur have favored Macarthur, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Perth Glory, Adelaide United recorded a 4-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation.

Macarthur's last outing came against Perth Glory, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kurto, Scott, Uskok, Da Silva, Talbot, Brattan, Rose, Grzan, Caceres, Vickery, Duke. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Adelaide United are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Macarthur are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Adelaide United's fixtures have averaged 3.6 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Macarthur's games average 3.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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