Auckland vs Macarthur Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
A-League Betting Preview: Auckland vs Macarthur
Auckland host Macarthur at Go Media Stadium, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Friday 20 March.
Auckland look like a spot of value at -161 when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. The home team should be able to deliver a victory against Macarthur based on the information available.
Auckland won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Black Knights enjoyed just 31% possession and had five shots on target, while Sam Cosgrove scored both goals.
Macarthur have been defeated in their previous four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-1 loss against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. Mile Sterjovski's side had 50% possession and managed two shots on goal, while Luke Vickery was on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Auckland boast an unbeaten record in the past three games against Macarthur, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Campbelltown Stadium. The previous 3 H2H meetings have featured two Auckland wins and one draw.
| A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Auckland |
21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 36:21 | 39 |
| 8 | Macarthur |
21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 26 | 35 | -9 | 26:35 | 25 |
Auckland have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts. Steve Corica's team have averaged 46.9% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 4.6 corners.
Sam Cosgrove leads the way with 6 goals, while Jesse Randall and Lachlan Brook have 5 and 3 respectively. Jesse Randall, Francis De Vries and Guillermo May are the leading assists makers with 4.
Macarthur have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 11.3 attempts, 4.4 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. The South Western Sydney outfit average 52.3% possession, 5.6 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 5.5 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.
Luke Vickery is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Anthony Caceres and Mitchell Duke both have 2. Callum Talbot has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.
Auckland vs Macarthur Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Auckland vs Macarthur preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to corners advice, player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
Auckland look like the real deal to claim a victory, especially as odds of -161 are available. You can back this value selection with confidence when they line up in this A-League clash.
It’s always a case of checking out the latest A-League team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
Key Auckland vs Macarthur league stats:
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 61.7% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
For bettors anticipating the net bulging at both ends along with Auckland winning, then why not combine this pick with BTTS Yes and get yourself a bigger price as part of the deal.
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Correct Score Prediction
A potentially entertaining bet is going for Auckland to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +600, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.
Player Prop Picks
Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) has scored at least one goal in his past two A-League matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +128 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 4.70 Auckland corners in the past 10 games, while the previous ten Macarthur matches have involved them conceding under 6.5 corners. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Auckland to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -152.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Auckland to succeed, BTTS No accompanied by Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) to score.
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Auckland vs Macarthur Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Auckland are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this A-League encounter. The -161 for them coming out on top suggests a 62% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +370 for Macarthur.
Betting Auckland -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -133 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Macarthur means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -185.
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Favourite Sam Cosgrove is available at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Auckland haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive matches at Go Media Stadium. The Black Knights have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Macarthur haven’t won any of their past four away games. Mile Sterjovski's side have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
In the last meeting at Go Media Stadium, Auckland defeated Macarthur by a 2-1 scoreline.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auckland Home Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.90 | 1.70 | 1.20 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
Macarthur Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.60 | 1.10 | 1.50 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Auckland League Stats
Macarthur League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Auckland this season are Sam Cosgrove (11), Jesse Randall (8), Lachlan Brook (7)
- Top Assistors for Auckland this season are Jesse Randall (7), Francis De Vries (6), Guillermo May (4)
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Auckland vs Macarthur Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Auckland vs Macarthur team news before wagering. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the A-League together with updated injury news.
Previous Auckland Lineups
Previous Macarthur Lineups
Auckland Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steve Corica
Macarthur Player Stats & Squad
A-League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 21 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 44:32 | 40 |
| 2 | Auckland | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 36:21 | 39 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 28:21 | 33 |
| 4 | Melb Victory | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 34:27 | 32 |
| 5 | Adelaide United | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 35:30 | 32 |
| 6 | Central Coast | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28:28 | 27 |
| 7 | Melb City | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 21:27 | 25 |
| 8 | Macarthur | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 26:35 | 25 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21:27 | 24 |
| 10 | Wellington | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 31:40 | 24 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 24:34 | 22 |
| 12 | Western Sydney | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 24:30 | 21 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21:15 | 20 |
| 2 | Melb Victory | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20:10 | 18 |
| 3 | Newcastle Jets | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 25:19 | 18 |
| 4 | Auckland | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:12 | 18 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Central Coast | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 13:13 | 14 |
| 7 | Wellington | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 17:22 | 14 |
| 8 | Western Sydney | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10:11 | 13 |
| 9 | Macarthur | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:20 | 13 |
| 10 | Brisbane Roar | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:13 | 12 |
| 11 | Melb City | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:13 | 10 |
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