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 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #3 |
| 43 | Points | 42 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 6 |
| 46 | Scored | 42 |
| 36 | Conceded | 29 |
| +10 | GD | +13 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 46% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Coopers Stadium as Adelaide United FC face off against Auckland FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Adelaide United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Auckland FC's shape.
- 10' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Panagiotis Kikianis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 20' Jonty Bidois has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 55 appearances.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Adelaide United FC that had 233 games and scored 368 goals.
- 35' Spain international Javi Lopez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 40 minutes.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Paulsen made 209 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Max Mata is booked for Auckland FC — card on 57.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nando Pijnaker on 59 minutes.
- 63' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Ben Folami is withdrawn and Archie Goodwin gets his opportunity.
- 66' GOAL! Neyder Moreno fires home to make it 0-1!
- 66' The crowd applauds Jesse Randall as he leaves the pitch. Neyder Moreno steps in for Auckland FC.
- 71' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 75' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Stefan Mauk by Zach Clough on 75 minute.
- 80' Louis Verstraete is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Auckland FC so far.
- 81' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Archie Goodwin makes it 1-1.
- 85' A change in the Auckland FC ranks — Max Mata exits the field as Jonty Bidois enters on 85.
- 86' A moment of madness from Jake Brimmer on 86 minutes earns him a card. Auckland FC will be frustrated.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Jay Barnett. He replaces Johnny Yull on 90 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| Archie Goodwin | 2 |
| Zach Clough | 2 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 2 |
| Luis Gallegos | 1 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 1 |
| Jake Girdwood-Reich | 1 |
| Neyder Moreno | 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
3 / 4
1.82
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.82
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC or Auckland FC 76% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Auckland FC
59%
Adelaide United FC or Auckland FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 1
4.2%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
4.2%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.