Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2025

Don’t Expect Fireworks

The latest numbers informs us that odds of -100 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like an attractive bet for the Auckland v Wellington contest. This Total Goals market wager could end up triggering a payout.

2-1 Win for Black Knights in Last H2H Battle

Auckland have got the win in their last three games. Recently, a 2-0 victory occurred when playing Western United away at AAMI Park. Steve Corica's men recorded just 37% possession and had two shots on target, with Guillermo May and Max Mata scoring one goal apiece.

Wellington Phoenix were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at AAMI Park. Melbourne Victory claimed a 1-0 victory. The Nix had 44% possession and totalled one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Auckland had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Go Media Stadium, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Wellington.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Auckland	26	15	8	3	49	27	22	49:27	53
11	Wellington	26	6	6	14	27	43	-16	27:43	24

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Auckland have had 47.2% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.2 corners.

Top scorers are Guillermo May and Neyder Moreno on 4 goals, while Max Mata has racked up 2. Francis De Vries is the top assists maker on 4.

Wellington have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.2 attempts, 2.7 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Giancarlo Italiano's team average 46.4% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 6.1 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts.

Kosta Barbarouses is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Isaac Robert Hughes, Kazuki Nagasawa, Corban Piper and Paulo Retre have 1. Hideki Ishige has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alex Paulsen (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Tommy Smith, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Jake Brimmer, Luis Gallegos, Neyder Moreno, Max Mata, Guillermo May.

Wellington Phoenix confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alby Kelly-Heald (GK), Tim Payne, Isaac Robert Hughes, Scott Wootton, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Hideki Ishige, Matthew Sheridan, Fin Conchie, Corban Piper, Kosta Barbarouses, Chico Geraldes.

Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated for this A-League encounter. This selection gives us generous betting odds of -100.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.

Key Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 16 Auckland games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Wellington games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Wellington games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Wellington games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Auckland 2 - 0 Wellington

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Auckland winning 2-0. Odds of +550 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Wellington Under 3.5 Corners -120

Wellington have not covered the 3.5 corners line in three straight away games, while Auckland have conceded an average of 5.13 corners in the past 8 home games. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -120 that Wellington come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Auckland

Total

11.70 5.50 6.20

Home

11.63 6.50 5.13

Away

10.25 4.38 5.88

Wellington

Total

9.60 3.60 6.00

Home

10.40 4.60 5.80

Away

9.70 3.20 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-110

Auckland Corners

Over 6.5

-138

Under 6.5

-100

Wellington Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-357

X

+700

2

+295

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Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix Odds

Bookies favourites Auckland are regarded as the likeliest winners for this A-League game and the -222 about them triumphing means a 69% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Wellington Phoenix are the +550 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.

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Full-Time Result

1

-222

X

+375

2

+550

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+137.5

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-901

12

-549

X2

+162.5

Draw No Bet

1

-599

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

+107

2 Hcp +1.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-133

Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Auckland vs Wellington team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

We’ve got details of the A-League squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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