Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Mar 2025

There’s a realistic prospect that we’ll see Western Sydney land a win and they are available at -118 to beat Wellington. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors a value pick.

Wellington Phoenix played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Allianz Stadium against Sydney FC. The Nix enjoyed just 28% possession and had one shot on target, while Kosta Barbarouses was the goalscorer.

Western Sydney claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-2 triumph against Melbourne Victory at CommBank Stadium made it four consecutive victories. Alen Stajcic's team had 44% of possession and nine shots on goal, with Bozhidar Kraev, Brandon Borrello, Nicolas Milanovic and Marcus Antonsson all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Western Sydney claim a 4-1 home win over Wellington at CommBank Stadium. Both teams have four wins each from the past 10 H2H games, along with two draws.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
11	Wellington	16	5	4	7	26	31	-5	26:31	19
12	Western Sydney	16	4	4	8	13	21	-8	13:21	16

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Wellington have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.4 shots on goal and 4.8 attempts. Giancarlo Italiano's side have averaged 44.6% possession and 3.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 5.9 shots on goal, 12.1 attempts and 6.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Kosta Barbarouses has found the net 2 times, with Nathan Walker, Luke Brooke-Smith, Isaac Robert Hughes and Kazuki Nagasawa scoring 1 each. Hideki Ishige is the leading assists maker with 3.

Wanderers have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 6.8 shots on goal, 13.1 attempts and 2.3 goals. The Red and Black average 47.7% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 6.7 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 12.6 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal.

Zachary Sapsford and Nicolas Milanovic have scored 4 goals, followed by Bozhidar Kraev with 3. Look no further than Brandon Borrello for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Wellington Phoenix confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Josh Oluwayemi (GK), Corban Piper, Tim Payne, Matthew Sheridan, Sam Sutton, Kazuki Nagasawa, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Hideki Ishige, Chico Geraldes, Luke Brooke-Smith, Kosta Barbarouses.

Western Sydney Wanderers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Lawrence Thomas (GK), Gabriel Cleur, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Alex Bonetig, Jack Clisby, Nicolas Milanovic, Joshua Brillante, Oscar Priestman, Bozhidar Kraev, Brandon Borrello, Zachary Sapsford.

Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction & Betting Tips

Western Sydney could secure a return in this A-League clash and we’ll take this selection with a fair degree of confidence. There’s an attractive price of -118 and we can’t resist the opportunity to bet on the visitors.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney league stats:

• Western Sydney have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Western Sydney have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Western Sydney have won 4 consecutive games.
• Wellington have lost 4 of their last 5 games.

According to the odds, there’s a 54.1% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Western Sydney can be wagered in various ways and you might regard the price as more attractive when you consider the Asian Handicap or the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

Our Match Prediction

Western Sydney To Win @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Wellington 1 - 2 Western Sydney

There are betting odds of +650 that Western Sydney land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -138

There has been over 10.5 corners in five straight Western Sydney away games. The Total Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -138 that it’s covered.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Wellington

Total

9.40 3.30 6.10

Home

10.00 3.60 6.40

Away

8.20 2.60 5.60

Western Sydney

Total

11.90 5.20 6.70

Home

8.90 4.50 4.40

Away

11.30 5.30 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-135

Under 10.5

-105

Wellington Corners

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-132

Western Sydney Corners

Over 5.5

-154

Under 5.5

+104

Most Corners

1

+165

X

+600

2

-182

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Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers Odds

Bookies favourites Western Sydney are regarded as the likeliest winners for this A-League game and the -141 about them triumphing means a 58% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. Wellington Phoenix are the +310 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.

To combine various A-League selections within the same match, you will find football betting sites offer a Bet Builder. Start adding the picks you fancy until you’re happy with the overall payout.

Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+300

2

-141

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+148

2

+118

Double Chance

1X

+102

12

-435

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+205

2

-313

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-120

2 Hcp -0.75

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+148

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+140

Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Wellington vs Western Sydney team news.

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

Wellington Phoenix Team Page Western Sydney Wanderers Team Page

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