Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland - AI Match Preview

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Australia A-League

Wellington Phoenix

Auckland

Match Events

20'

Hiroki Sakai

24'

J. Oluwayemi

30'

J. Randall

41'

G. May

Ifeanyi Eze

45'

Jake Girdwood-Reich

45'

J. Randall

Isaac Hughes

58'

Sander Erik Kartum

87'

Carlo Armiento

90'

Preview

Auckland Eye Away Advantage Against Struggling Phoenix in A-League

Auckland arrives in better recent form and with a statistically stronger overall campaign, aiming to exploit Wellington Phoenix's defensive frailties. The Phoenix, however, have shown attacking sparks at home and will look to leverage their home advantage to disrupt Auckland's rhythm.

This match pits Auckland's robust defence and consistent attacking threat against a Wellington Phoenix side that, while showing flashes of offensive capability at home, is defensively porous. Auckland's ability to generate a high volume of shots, especially on target, could prove too much for the Phoenix's backline, which has conceded an average of 1.8 goals at home. The visitors will likely aim to control possession in their opponent's half, forcing Wellington into errors, while the home side may look for quick transitions to exploit any gaps left by Auckland's attacking forays.

Team statistics

Australia A-League

Wellington Phoenix

Auckland

Matches played

5 - 5 - 7

Results

8 - 5 - 4

29.4%

Win %

47.1%

1.6

Goals scored

1.4

1.9

Goals conceded

1.1

5.4

Shots on target

5.7

4.1

Shots off target

6.6

3.2

Blocked shots

51.2

Ball possession

50.1

78.1

Pass accuracy

8.9

Fouls

11.6

3.1

Goalkeeper saves

2.5

1.1

Yellow cards

1.6

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Auckland concedes significantly fewer goals on average (0.9) than Wellington Phoenix (1.9).
• Wellington Phoenix have a losing record at home (4 losses in 9 games).
• Auckland averages nearly 16.5 shots per game overall, indicating sustained attacking pressure.

AI Prediction

Auckland's superior overall form, better defensive record, and strong away performance make them the logical pick. While Wellington Phoenix show some attacking intent at home, their defensive struggles are too pronounced to ignore. The odds slightly favour Auckland, aligning with the statistical assessment of a stronger side.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

30%

O/U

50%

BTTS

50%
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68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

37%

O/U

57%

BTTS

60%
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68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

60%

BTTS

63%

H2H

A-League

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
12/6/2025	Wellington Phoenix	L 1 - 3 W	Auckland AWAY	O	Y
11/8/2025	HOME Wellington Phoenix	L 1 - 2 W	Auckland	O	Y
2/22/2025	Wellington Phoenix	L 1 - 6 W	Auckland AWAY	O	Y
12/7/2024	Wellington Phoenix	L 1 - 2 W	Auckland AWAY	O	Y
11/2/2024	HOME Wellington Phoenix	L 0 - 2 W	Auckland	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Wellington Phoenix

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Western Sydney Wanderers	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Melbourne Victory	2 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Melbourne City	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Newcastle Jets	1 - 4	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Sydney	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Adelaide United	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Brisbane Roar	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
AWAY	Melbourne Victory	1 - 5	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Central Coast Mariners	3 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Newcastle Jets	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y

Wellington Phoenix find themselves in a precarious position, having secured fewer wins than losses across the season. While their home record isn't stellar, they do manage to find the net with some regularity, averaging 1.7 goals per home game. Recent performances show a concerning trend of conceding too many goals, with their last home outing ending in a heavy defeat. Despite a slightly better recent scoring rate, their defensive fragility remains a significant concern.

Auckland

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Sydney	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	Sydney	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Perth Glory	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Central Coast Mariners	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Melbourne City	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Brisbane Roar	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Macarthur	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Newcastle Jets	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Western Sydney Wanderers	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Central Coast Mariners	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N

Auckland are enjoying a more successful campaign, boasting a superior win percentage and a much tighter defence, conceding just over a goal per game on average. Their away form is solid, with a positive win-loss record on the road and a respectable scoring average. While their most recent outing ended in a draw where they conceded, the overall picture suggests a team that is well-drilled and capable of grinding out results, particularly away from home.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

4.2

DRAW

3.8

AWAY

1.8

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.67

UNDER

2.2

BTTS

YES

1.62

2.2

Lineups