Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Dec 2025
A-League Betting Preview: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland
Western Sydney Wanderers welcome Auckland to CommBank Stadium, with kick-off set for 04:00 on Friday 19 December.
We’re expecting a low goal tally when Western Sydney and Auckland go up against each other. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to wager on Under 2.5 and the price of -105 looks attractive.
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Western Sydney faced Brisbane Roar at home when last in action. It was a 0-0 draw at CommBank Stadium. Alen Stajcic's team had most of the ball enjoying 57% possession and three shots on target.
Auckland have triumphed in back-to-back the A-League games. A 2-1 win recently occurred on the road at Industree Group Stadium when playing Central Coast Mariners. The New Zealand outfit had six shots on goal and recorded 54% possession, with Jesse Randall and Sam Cosgrove both on target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Auckland are unbeaten in the past three games against Western Sydney. In the last clash, home side Auckland claimed a 1-0 victory at Go Media Stadium. The previous 3 H2H meetings have featured two Auckland wins and one draw.
| A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Auckland |
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 23:17 | 28 |
| 12 |  Western Sydney |
16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 13:21 | 16 |
Wanderers have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. The Red and Black have averaged 51.0% possession and 5.4 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.3 corners from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts.
Kosta Barbarouses leads the way with 3 goals, with Bozhidar Kraev and Anthony Pantazopoulos getting 2 apiece. Brandon Borrello is the leading assists maker with 2.
Auckland have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 10.1 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Steve Corica's side average 48.5% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 2.5 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts.
Sam Cosgrove has scored 4, followed by Jesse Randall, Lachlan Brook and Louis Verstraete with 2 goals apiece. 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 (4-1-3-2): Lawrence Thomas (GK), Aidan Simmons, Ruon Tongyik, Alex Bonetig, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Joshua Brillante, Aydan Hammond, Angus Thurgate, Bozhidar Kraev, Kosta Barbarouses, Brandon Borrello.
Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Woud (GK), Callan Elliot, Daniel Hall, Jake Girdwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Jake Brimmer, Logan Rogerson, Lachlan Brook, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove.
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland Prediction & Betting Tips
Explore our top Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners bet, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
Don’t pass up the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals when it comes this A-League showdown. The stats imply that the sides could fall short of this total and the price of -105 looks reasonable.
Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of A-League data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.
Key Western Sydney vs Auckland league stats:
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
Bettors looking for an alternative at bigger odds might want to take a look at the Under 1.5 Goals option which will pay out providing we see no more than one goal being scored during the ninety minutes.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +440 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney) has racked up three goals in his past four A-League home games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +185.
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Corners Prediction
Auckland have had under 4.5 corners in three straight away games, with Western Sydney conceding less than 4.5 corners in their past three home games. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Auckland to fall short and you can land odds of -104.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Western Sydney Wanderers 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.
You can secure betting odds of +150 when it comes to Auckland claiming a A-League win and the bookmakers have Western Sydney on offer at +163. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +240.
If you think that Auckland are able to beat Western Sydney, then the +110 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -167.
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Kosta Barbarouses is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +450, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.
Western Sydney haven’t been beaten in four straight games at CommBank Stadium. Alen Stajcic's team have managed six victories, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
Auckland haven’t been beaten in four straight games away from home. The New Zealand outfit have clocked up six wins, three draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
When the teams previously met at CommBank Stadium, Auckland defeated Western Sydney 1-0.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney Wanderers Home Stats |
6-3-1 | 3.10 | 2.00 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| Auckland Away Stats |
6-3-1 | 2.50 | 1.60 | 0.90 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
Western Sydney Wanderers League Stats
Auckland League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 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 5.40 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 6.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Western Sydney Wanderers this season are Kosta Barbarouses (3), Alou Kuol (1), Anthony Pantazopoulos (1)
- Top Assistors for Western Sydney Wanderers this season are Brandon Borrello (1), Kosta Barbarouses (1)
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Western Sydney vs Auckland team news before wagering. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the A-League along with up-to-date injury news.
Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-1-3-2
Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-1-3-2
Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Western Sydney Substitutes
- 2Gabriel Cleur
- 5Dylan Scicluna
- 8S. Peter Ugarkovic
- 17Jarrod Carluccio
- 30Jordan Holmes
- 39Awan Lual
- 45Alou Kuol
Auckland Substitutes
- 2Hiroki Sakai
- 4Nando Pijnaker
- 7Cameron Howieson
- 8Luis Gallegos
- 10Guillermo May
- 11Marlee Francois
- 20Oliver Sail
Previous Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups
Previous Auckland Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Alen Stajcic
Auckland Player Stats & Squad
A-League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 37:28 | 30 |
| 2 | Auckland | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 23:17 | 28 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 22:15 | 25 |
| 4 | Macarthur | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 24:23 | 25 |
| 5 | Melb Victory | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 23:21 | 23 |
| 6 | Adelaide United | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 26:26 | 23 |
| 7 | Melb City | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 19:21 | 22 |
| 8 | Brisbane Roar | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 17:22 | 21 |
| 9 | Perth Glory | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 20:22 | 20 |
| 10 | Central Coast | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21:24 | 19 |
| 11 | Wellington | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 26:31 | 19 |
| 12 | Western Sydney | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13:21 | 16 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16:14 | 16 |
| 2 | Auckland | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 3 | Melb Victory | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 13 |
| 4 | Macarthur | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 14:13 | 13 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11:3 | 12 |
| 6 | Newcastle Jets | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 21:16 | 12 |
| 7 | Western Sydney | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 12 |
| 8 | Melb City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:7 | 11 |
| 9 | Wellington | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15:16 | 11 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9:10 | 10 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8:10 | 10 |
| 12 | Central Coast | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:10 | 9 |
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