Adelaide United FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2025-26 PLAYOFFS
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Auckland FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- VIDEO_ASSISTANT_REFEREE_N1 Alex King
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Assistant 1 Kearney Robinson
- Assistant 2 Emma Kocbek (Australia)
- 4th Official Lachlan Keevers
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Auckland FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 May | Auckland FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Apr | Auckland FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 May | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #8 |
| 1 | Points | 5 |
| 3 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 2 / 1 |
| 3 | Scored | 6 |
| 8 | Conceded | 7 |
| -5 | GD | -1 |
| 0.33 | PPG | 1.25 |
| 0% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts). Auckland FC are 8th (5 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Auckland FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Brody Burkitt | 2 G |
| Joey Garuccio | 1 G |
Auckland FC
| Lachlan Bayliss | 2 G |
| Hiroki Sakai | 1 G |
| Lachlan Brook | 1 G |
| Luka Vicelich | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Coopers Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 4' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hiroki Sakai on 4.
- 9' Cameron Howieson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 57 appearances.
- 14' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 19' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-2-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' GOAL! Jake Girdwood-Reich scores on 44.
- 49' Auckland FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 50' Controversy at the stadium! Lachlan Brook argues furiously but the card stands.
- 55' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 58' Magnificent from Sam Cosgrove! That is 57 goals in 360 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Adelaide United FC in their 4-1-4-1 trying to find a way past Auckland FC's compact 4-1-2-1-2.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Louis Verstraete argues furiously but the card stands.
- 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Auckland FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 74' Jay Barnett, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ayrton Andrioli might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 84' It looks surprising Auckland FC does not make any changes. Daniel Hall has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 86' Logan Rogerson does the damage! The net is bulging and Auckland FC surge ahead!
- 90' That is a card for Adelaide United FC. Ethan Alagich will be fuming at that decision.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 0-3 Auckland FC.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 7
- 87
- 14
- 19
- 22
- 3
- 55
- 4
- 12
- 44
- 35
Bench
- 11
- 10
- 23
- 40
- 9
- 52
- 58
Coach
Ayrton Andrioli
Auckland FC Lineups
4-1-2-1-2Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 77
- 9
- 6
- 17
- 4
- 23
- 3
- 7
- 21
Bench
- 27
- 15
- 14
- 18
- 12
- 52
- 57
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Logan Rogerson | 3 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 2 |
| Archie Goodwin | 2 |
| Zach Clough | 2 |
| Bart Vriends | 1 |
| Hiroki Sakai | 1 |
| Harry Crawford | 1 |
| Ethan Alagich | 1 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2026-05-15
Adelaide United FC
0–3
Auckland FC
L
2026-05-09
Auckland FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2026-04-26
Melbourne City FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2026-04-19
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Macarthur FC
W
2026-04-11
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2026-04-03
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Auckland FC
D
Auckland FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.47
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Auckland FC
76%
Adelaide United FC or Auckland FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
2 – 1
4.8%
2 – 3
4.7%
1 – 4
4.5%
0 – 0
3.5%
0 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 20% | 41% |
| +1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +2 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

