Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Dec 2024

Going Over the Total Goals Makes Sense

There’s a reasonable prospect that three goals or more will be scored when Western Sydney go up against Wellington. On this basis, we’ll side with Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and the odds of -138 are really appealing.

Nix Won 2-0 When Teams Last Met

Western Sydney drew their last game 2-2, with the action taking place at CommBank Stadium against Brisbane Roar. The Red and Black managed six shots on target and enjoyed 67% possession, with Brandon Borrello scoring both goals.

Wellington Phoenix have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by Macarthur 2-1 at Sky Stadium. Giancarlo Italiano's side boasted 56% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Kosta Barbarouses found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-0 for home side Wellington when they last faced Western Sydney, with the encounter taking place at Sky Stadium. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature four Wellington wins, three draws and three Western Sydney triumphs.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Western Sydney	26	13	7	6	58	40	18	58:40	46
11	Wellington	26	6	6	14	27	43	-16	27:43	24

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Wanderers have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 11.5 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Alen Stajcic's men have averaged 51.9% possession and 4.9 corners per game, conceding 2.1 goals and 4.2 corners from 11.0 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Top scorer is Nicolas Milanovic on 6 goals, while Brandon Borrello has racked up 4 and Zachary Sapsford 3. Gabriel Cleur has made the most assists with 4.

Wellington have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 3.2 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 1.3 goals. The New Zealand team average 51.3% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 6.3 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 10.1 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Kosta Barbarouses has top scored with 6, while Tim Payne and Oskar Zawada are next best on 2. Look no further than Hideki Ishige for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Wellington Phoenix confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Josh Oluwayemi (GK), Corban Piper, Isaac Robert Hughes, Scott Wootton, Sam Sutton, Paulo Retre, Alex Rufer, Tim Payne, Kazuki Nagasawa, Hideki Ishige, Kosta Barbarouses.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction & Betting Tips

We expect the net to bulge plenty of times when it comes to this A-League showdown. Looking at the available stats, we will bet on Over 2.5 Goals and feel bullish with the -138 that is currently available.

The football betting tips stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each side. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Western Sydney vs Wellington Phoenix league stats:

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

Over 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 57.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Your Over 2.5 Goals bet can have its odds boosted if you decide to make it a Result & Total Goals wager. This means also selecting a specific team to secure the win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Sydney 1 - 2 Wellington

There’s the option to wager on Wellington to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +850 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix Odds

Bookies favourites Western Sydney are regarded as the likeliest winners for this A-League game and the +102 about them triumphing means a 50% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Wellington Phoenix are trading at +220.

For those expecting a high-scoring game, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price.

If you fancy Western Sydney but want money back if this A-League match is a draw, then you can get -189. You can bet on Wellington Phoenix at +140 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+265

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+130

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-370

X2

-137

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-130

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+105

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+117

Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix Lineups & Team News

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

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the A-League squads.

Western Sydney Wanderers Team Page Wellington Phoenix Team Page