Auckland FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

United to Frustrate Black Knights

We’re siding with Western United on the Asian Handicap +1 at -111, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Auckland. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

Black Knights Defeated in Most Recent Game

Auckland played Melbourne City away in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at AAMI Park. The New Zealand outfit had 46% possession and three shots on target, while Guillermo May and Neyder Moreno each scored one goal.

Western United have triumphed in back-to-back away games, winning 4-3 in their previous appearance. This was against Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium. The Green and Black enjoyed just 37% possession and had nine shots on goal, with Noah Botic, Abel Walatee, Rhys Bozinovski and Michael Ruhs on the scoresheet.

A-League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Auckland logo Auckland 26 15 8 3 49 27 22 49:27 53
3 Western United logo Western United 26 14 5 7 55 37 18 55:37 47
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Auckland FC – Last 7 League Games

6 wins and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Auckland have had 46.7% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.1 corners.

The four top scorers are Guillermo May, Neyder Moreno, Nando Pijnaker and Jake Brimmer, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Francis De Vries, Hiroki Sakai and Luis Gallegos are the leading assists makers with 1.

Western United – Last 10 League Games

United have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal. John Aloisi's team average 48.2% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 11.3 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Hiroshi Ibusuki has top scored with 3, while Noah Botic and Abel Walatee are next best on 2. Noah Botic has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Paulsen (GK), Callan Elliot, Hiroki Sakai, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Luis Gallegos, Liam Gillion, Jake Brimmer, Neyder Moreno, Guillermo May.

Western United confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matthew Sutton (GK), Tate Russell, Tomoki Imai, Dylan Leonard, Charbel Shamoon, Riku Danzaki, Angus Thurgate, Rhys Bozinovski, Abel Walatee, Hiroshi Ibusuki, Noah Botic.

Auckland vs Western United Prediction & Betting Tips

If you are in agreement that Western United +1 are a good Asian Handicap wager, then you can land -111 that the underdogs win or draw this A-League clash. This bet provides a safety net if they lose by a goal.

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Auckland vs Western United league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by WU in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by WU in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +1 line has been covered by WU in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Auckland in 1 of their last 5 games.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Auckland in 1 of their last 7 games.

United +1 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 52.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Auckland Auckland logo 2 - 2 Western United logo Western United

One bet that has caught our eye is a 2-2 correct score draw. This selection is available at +1200 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Auckland vs Western United Odds

Auckland are the shortest price to win this A-League game according to the bookies, with the gambling operators giving them a 68% probability due to their -208 betting odds. Western United are regarded as the least likely winner at +440.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now.

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Team Stats
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Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 1 draw in the previous 7 matches
  • 4 wins have been recorded in the previous 4 home matches.
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Auckland vs Western United Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Auckland vs United team news.

The A-League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Western United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

12 Alex Paulsen
17 Callan Elliot 2 Hiroki Sakai 4 Nando Pijnaker 15 Francis De Vries
6 Louis Verstraete 28 Luis Gallegos
14 Liam Gillion 22 Jake Brimmer 25 Neyder Moreno
10 Guillermo May
33 Matthew Sutton
13 Tate Russell 6 Tomoki Imai 30 Dylan Leonard 29 Charbel Shamoon
77 Riku Danzaki 32 Angus Thurgate 23 Rhys Bozinovski 20 Abel Walatee
9 Hiroshi Ibusuki 19 Noah Botic

Western United Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Auckland Substitutes

  • 1Michael Woud
  • 3Scott Galloway
  • 5Tommy Smith
  • 9Max Mata
  • 18Finn McKenlay
  • 21Jesse Randall
  • 27Logan Rogerson

Western United Substitutes

  • 1Thomas Heward-Belle
  • 7Ramy Najjarine
  • 10Matthew Grimaldi
  • 14Jake Najdovski
  • 22Kane Vidmar
  • 24Michael Ruhs
  • 44Jordan Lauton

Previous Auckland Lineups

15 Dec A-League
Melb City 2-2 Auckland
06 Dec A-League
Auckland 2-1 Wellington
29 Nov A-League
Auckland 2-0 Newcastle Jets
24 Nov A-League
Macarthur 0-1 Auckland
01 Nov A-League
Wellington 0-2 Auckland
26 Oct A-League
Auckland 1-0 Sydney FC

Previous Western United Lineups

14 Dec A-League
Sydney FC 3-4 Western United
07 Dec A-League
Western United 0-0 Macarthur
01 Dec A-League
Western United 1-3 Melb Victory
22 Nov A-League
Perth Glory 1-3 Western United
09 Nov A-League
Adelaide United 2-1 Western United
04 Nov A-League
Western United 0-1 Melb City
Australia FlagA-League Table
2024/2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Auckland 26 15 8 3 49:27 53
2 Melb City 26 14 6 6 41:25 48
3 Western United 26 14 5 7 55:37 47
4 Western Sydney 26 13 7 6 58:40 46
5 Melb Victory 26 12 7 7 44:36 43
6 Adelaide United 26 10 8 8 53:55 38
7 Sydney FC 26 10 7 9 53:46 37
8 Macarthur 26 9 6 11 50:45 33
9 Newcastle Jets 26 8 6 12 43:44 30
10 Central Coast 26 5 11 10 29:51 26
11 Wellington 26 6 6 14 27:43 24
12 Brisbane Roar 26 5 6 15 32:51 21
13 Perth Glory 26 4 5 17 22:56 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Auckland 13 8 4 1 26:14 28
2 Melb City 13 8 2 3 20:11 26
3 Melb Victory 13 7 4 2 26:16 25
4 Western United 13 7 3 3 23:14 24
5 Sydney FC 13 6 3 4 36:25 21
6 Western Sydney 13 6 2 5 31:23 20
7 Adelaide United 13 4 5 4 27:27 17
8 Newcastle Jets 13 3 3 7 22:22 12
9 Wellington 13 2 5 6 11:17 11
10 Central Coast 13 2 5 6 13:27 11
11 Macarthur 13 2 4 7 22:25 10
12 Brisbane Roar 13 2 2 9 12:26 8
13 Perth Glory 13 2 2 9 11:29 8