Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Feb 2026
A-League Betting Preview: Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland
Wellington Phoenix go head-to-head with Auckland at Sky Stadium, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Friday 20 February.
Wellington and Auckland could hit the net a few times and we’re happy to take the -156 when it comes to Over 2.5. This can be backed with confidence on the Total Goals market and we’re hopeful of a return.
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Wellington Phoenix played Western Sydney away in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at CommBank Stadium. The Nix had 50% possession and managed eight shots on target, with Bill Poni Tuiloma and Ifeanyi Eze scoring one goal apiece.
Auckland played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Allianz Stadium, with Sydney FC the opponents. Steve Corica's team had 44% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Alexander Grant (own goal) found the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Auckland won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 3-1 home triumph when facing Wellington at Go Media Stadium. In the previous 5 H2H games, Auckland have secured a victory on every occasion.
| A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Auckland |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 24:18 | 29 |
| 10 |  Wellington |
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 28:33 | 20 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 8.5 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal. Wellington have had 49.3% possession and 3.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.2 goals from 10.2 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.0 corners.
Ifeanyi Eze leads the way with 5 goals, Carlo Armiento has 3, with Isaac Robert Hughes and Corban Piper scoring 2. The top assist makers are Carlo Armiento, Ramy Najjarine and Kazuki Nagasawa, all of whom have 2 on the board.
Auckland have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 11.1 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. The Black Knights average 51.8% possession, 4.9 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 7.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Sam Cosgrove on 5, followed by Jesse Randall and Lachlan Brook with 4. Francis De Vries has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
This A-League tussle provides us with a strong betting angle considering we can wager on Over 2.5 Goals at the available odds of -156. Expect the two teams to run home the goals needed for a return.
The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the A-League team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.
Key Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland league stats:
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 61% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
You can consider an alternative wager including BTTS Yes. This means needing goals from both sides when wagering on the Both Teams to Score market, although you don’t need a specific total.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 2-1 win in favor of Auckland is available at odds of +550. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) has managed five goals in his past nine A-League games on the road. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +160.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the past two Auckland games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered. There’s an opportunity to go over the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -130 on offer.
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Auckland
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following bet builder: more than two goals to be registered, Auckland to win along with Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) to score.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. The bookmakers provide this personalised betting facility where you select various picks and the odds are combined.
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland 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.
The bookies have Auckland as -128 favourites for this A-League clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 56% likely to win. The market implies that Wellington Phoenix are the most unlikely to win at +310.
A 2+ goal margin of victory for Auckland against Wellington means a full payout at -105 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -172 on the BTTS market.
The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to A-League games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
There is +160 available that Sam Cosgrove finds the net, while he is available at +360 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Wellington haven’t won any of their past three games at Sky Stadium. The Nix have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Auckland are winless in the last three away games. Steve Corica's team have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.80.
In the last meeting at Sky Stadium, Auckland defeated Wellington by a 2-1 scoreline.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Phoenix Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 3.30 | 1.50 | 1.80 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
| Auckland Away Stats |
5-3-2 | 2.10 | 1.30 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
Wellington Phoenix League Stats
Auckland League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Wellington Phoenix this season are Ifeanyi Eze (8), Carlo Armiento (5), Alex Rufer (2)
- Top Assistors for Wellington Phoenix this season are Kazuki Nagasawa (4), Corban Piper (3), Tim Payne (3)
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Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Wellington vs Auckland before making your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed A-League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Previous Wellington Phoenix Lineups
Previous Auckland Lineups
Wellington Phoenix Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Giancarlo Italiano
Auckland Player Stats & Squad
A-League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 40:29 | 33 |
| 2 | Auckland | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24:18 | 29 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 24:18 | 26 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 28:27 | 26 |
| 5 | Macarthur | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 24:23 | 25 |
| 6 | Melb Victory | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24:22 | 24 |
| 7 | Melb City | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 19:21 | 22 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18:23 | 22 |
| 9 | Perth Glory | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 21:25 | 20 |
| 10 | Wellington | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28:33 | 20 |
| 11 | Central Coast | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21:24 | 19 |
| 12 | Western Sydney | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15:23 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:14 | 16 |
| 2 | Melb Victory | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:8 | 14 |
| 3 | Auckland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 4 | Sydney FC | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13:6 | 13 |
| 5 | Macarthur | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 14:13 | 13 |
| 6 | Western Sydney | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10:11 | 13 |
| 7 | Newcastle Jets | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 21:16 | 12 |
| 8 | Melb City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:7 | 11 |
| 9 | Wellington | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15:16 | 11 |
| 10 | Brisbane Roar | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:13 | 10 |
| 12 | Central Coast | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:10 | 9 |
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