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 21:00 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
3	Auckland	26	11	9	6	42	29	13	42:29	42
7	Macarthur	26	9	7	10	37	44	-7	37:44	34

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Michael Woud (GK), Callan Elliot, Daniel Hall, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Cameron Howieson, Luis Gallegos, Jesse Randall, Guillermo May, Sam Cosgrove.

Macarthur confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Alex Robinson (GK), Tomislav Uskok, Damien Da Silva, Mitchell Duke, Liam Rose, Callum Talbot, Sime Grzan, Anthony Caceres, Luke Brattan, Rafael Duran, Christopher Ikonomidis.

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:

• Auckland have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Auckland have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Macarthur have lost their last 4 games.
• Auckland have won 2 of their last 3 games against Macarthur.

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.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Auckland 2 - 0 Macarthur

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

Top Pick: Sam Cosgrove to Score +128

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.

Latest Sam Cosgrove Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+128

First

+350

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Corners Prediction

Auckland Under 6.5 Corners -152

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.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Auckland

Total

9.30 4.70 4.60

Home

10.50 6.50 4.00

Away

9.20 3.30 5.90

Macarthur

Total

9.40 5.60 3.80

Home

10.50 5.80 4.70

Away

10.20 5.40 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

Auckland Corners

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

-108

Macarthur Corners

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+110

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+750

2

+188

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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 +380 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 -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

-161

X

+300

2

+380

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+145

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-500

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-400

2

+245

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-133

2 Hcp +0.75

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-189

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

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.

Sam Cosgrove (Auckland)

First

+128

Anytime

+350

Logan Rogerson (Auckland)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Jonty Bidois (Auckland)

First

+175

Anytime

+450

Guillermo May (Auckland)

First

+175

Anytime

+460

Jesse Randall (Auckland)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Harry Sawyer (Macarthur)

First

+188

Anytime

+500

Liam Gillion (Auckland)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Jake Brimmer (Auckland)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Luke Vickery (Macarthur)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Chris Ikonomidis (Macarthur)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Oliver Randazzo (Macarthur)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Luis Felipe Gallegos (Auckland)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Louis Verstraete (Auckland)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Cameron Howieson (Auckland)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Finn McKenlay (Auckland)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Kristian Popovic (Macarthur)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Liam Rose (Macarthur)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Harry Politidis (Macarthur)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Frans Deli (Macarthur)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Callan Elliot (Auckland)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Daniel Hall (Auckland)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Francis De Vries (Auckland)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Adama Coulibaly (Auckland)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Tomislav Uskok (Macarthur)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Walter Scott (Macarthur)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Joshua Damevski (Macarthur)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Stats: A-League matches only
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 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.

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