Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jan 2025

Going Over the Total Goals Makes Sense

When Western Sydney meet Auckland, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of -138 looking like excellent value.

Both Teams Lost Last Time Out

Western Sydney lost their last game, being beaten at home to Central Coast Mariners 3-1 at CommBank Stadium. The Red and Black had 43% possession and totalled six shots on target, with James Temelkovski being the goalscorer.

Auckland played out a 2-2 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Coopers Stadium, with Adelaide United the opponents. Steve Corica's side had 40% possession and totalled four shots on goal, while Neyder Moreno and Logan Rogerson were on the scoresheet.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Auckland	26	15	8	3	49	27	22	49:27	53
4	Western Sydney	26	13	7	6	58	40	18	58:40	46

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Wanderers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Alen Stajcic's team have averaged 52.1% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 1.9 goals and 4.2 corners from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts.

Nicolas Milanovic is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Zachary Sapsford and Marcus Antonsson both have 4. Gabriel Cleur is the leading assists maker on 4.

Auckland have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, averaging 4.5 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 1.6 goals. The Black Knights average 47.1% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 5.8 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 6.3 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Guillermo May has recorded 4 goals, Neyder Moreno 3, with Logan Rogerson and Nando Pijnaker both managing 2. Look no further than Francis De Vries for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alex Paulsen (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Nando Pijnaker, Tommy Smith, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Louis Verstraete, Jake Brimmer, Jesse Randall, Max Mata, Guillermo May.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland Prediction & Betting Tips

We can see plenty of goals being scored when it comes to this A-League encounter. On this basis, betting on Over 2.5 Goals looks the way forward, especially at appealing odds of -138.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Western Sydney vs Auckland league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Western Sydney games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Western Sydney games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 13 Western Sydney games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Auckland games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Auckland games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Auckland games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 57.9% prospect of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

There are some bigger-priced options for Over 2.5 Goals backers and that includes heading to the Result & Total Goals market. It’s particularly good if you fancy a team to land victory.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Sydney 1 - 2 Auckland

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Auckland to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Auckland Over 4.5 Corners -150

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Auckland in their past three away games, with the corner count against Western Sydney going over 4.5 in their last three matches. We think it’s achievable that Auckland will cover the Team Corners line and odds of -150 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Western Sydney

Total

9.00 4.80 4.20

Home

8.40 4.50 3.90

Away

12.50 4.80 7.70

Auckland

Total

11.20 5.40 5.80

Home

11.29 6.43 4.86

Away

10.50 4.50 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-119

Under 10.5

-119

Western Sydney Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Auckland Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+110

X

+575

2

-118

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland Odds

The latest betting odds show that Western Sydney are +155 for a A-League victory, while Auckland are +140 with the bookies and the draw is +275.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to A-League matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

+155

X

+275

2

+140

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+132

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-189

12

-400

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-104

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-143

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+133

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Western Sydney vs Auckland team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

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