Adelaide United FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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
- Referee Alex King
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Auckland FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Macarthur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Western United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Adelaide United FC and Auckland FC is underway.
- 5' Auckland FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Luis Gallegos is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Auckland FC so far.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' Guillermo May Bartesaghi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Auckland FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Auckland FC backline.
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 57' The referee shows Auckland FC player a card on 57.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Nando Pijnaker argues furiously but the card stands.
- 63' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Archie Goodwin is hanging Ben Folami on the field on 63 minute.
- 66' A stunning finish from Neyder Moreno — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 66' Auckland FC ring the changes. Jesse Randall has done his job and it is now time for Neyder Moreno to step up.
- 71' Nando Pijnaker has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Zach Clough on, Stefan Mauk off on 75 minutes.
- 80' Alex Paulsen has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 213 appearances.
- 81' Archie Goodwin makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 85' Jonty Bidois has so much to prove this time. He replaces Max Mata on 85 minute.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Jake Brimmer is booked for Auckland FC — card on 86.
- 90' Jay Barnett gets the nod from Adelaide United FC. He replaces Johnny Yull and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Ben Folami ↓ Archie Goodwin 63'
- 21
-
6
Stefan Mauk ↓ Zach Clough 75'
- 20
- 3
- 40
- 8
- 55
-
9
Luka Jovanovic ↓ Yaya Dukuly 63'
- 51
-
12
Johnny Yull ↓ Jay Barnett 90'
Bench
-
10
Zach Clough ↑ 75'
- 1
-
14
Jay Barnett ↑ 90'
-
19
Yaya Dukuly ↑ 63'
-
26
Archie Goodwin ↑ 63'
- 62
- 44
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 5
- 27
- 17
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Jonty Bidois 85'
- 4
- 12
- 10
- 15
-
28
Luis Gallegos ↓ Jake Brimmer 66'
-
21
Jesse Randall ↓ Neyder Moreno 66'
Bench
- 1
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 66'
- 11
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 66'
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 75'
- 16
-
35
Jonty Bidois ↑ 85'
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
2025-01-22
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Auckland FC
D
2025-01-18
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2025-01-11
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2025-01-06
Macarthur FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-12-20
Adelaide United FC
3–3
Sydney FC
D
Auckland FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.43
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Auckland FC 78% + Over 2.5 goals 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Auckland FC
67%
Adelaide United FC or Auckland FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 1
5.6%
2 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 4
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
0 – 1
3.4%
2 – 4
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 8% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 19% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 15% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.