Macarthur FC — Adelaide United : Match Preview and Prediction for October 27,2025

Macarthur FC’s Current Form

Macarthur FC has yet to impress this season. It’s worth remembering that last season, the Sydney-based club failed to reach the playoffs, finishing a disappointing eighth. Throughout that campaign, the team consistently lost players due to sales and transfers, leading to a truly dire situation within the squad. Currently, without key players Jakolis and Germain, the “Bulls” hardly resemble a robust team. Their transfer activity has been limited to signing free agents from Sydney and Melbourne City, alongside promoting a few players from their own academy. The start of their season has been nothing short of a nightmare. Macarthur was knocked out of the Cup in their very first match against another A-League opponent. Furthermore, in the AFC Champions League Two, the team has managed only four points from three fixtures. Their away performances, in particular, have been dreadful. In the first league match, Sterjovski’s team dropped points, raising significant questions about how they failed to score against Brisbane while playing with a numerical advantage.

Adelaide United’s Squad Transformation

Adelaide United is also experiencing a period of significant change. For several recent seasons, the club’s strategy was heavily focused on offense, with player acquisitions almost exclusively targeting attacking roles. However, this summer has seen some remarkably interesting transfer activity. The team notably sold Archie Goodwin, Mauk, and Clough, which represents a substantial loss overall. Despite these departures, Adelaide has successfully signed Anselmo, Muñiz, Naidovski, and crucially, Goodwin. The acquisition of the latter is particularly vital for the squad, as he immediately made an impact with an assist in his very first match. While they suffered an early exit from the domestic cup against the Jets, it’s worth remembering that Newcastle went on to become the future FA Cup champions. In their opening league match, Adelaide United displayed impressive form, decisively defeating Sydney FC. Androili’s side secured a class-act victory over their opponents, a truly commendable performance.