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 (2025/26)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee
19 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 6.1 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Auckland FC
| Sam Cosgrove | 12 G | 4 A |
| Jesse Randall | 9 G | 8 A |
| Lachlan Brook | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Adelaide United FC and Auckland FC get this one started.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Johnny Yull is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Adelaide United FC tonight.
- 20' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Auckland FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' Ethan Alagich has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Auckland FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 55' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Luka Jovanovic suffering a number of foals already.
- 57' That is a card for Auckland FC. Max Mata will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nando Pijnaker on 59 minutes.
- 63' Archie Goodwin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Folami on 63 minute.
- 66' Neyder Moreno does the damage! The net is bulging and Auckland FC surge ahead!
- 66' Neyder Moreno is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jesse Randall at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' The 26-year-old Max Mata has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 75' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Stefan Mauk by Zach Clough on 75 minute.
- 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 81' Goal! Archie Goodwin scores his 21 goal in 206 matches.
- 85' A tactical swap from Auckland FC — Jonty Bidois on, Max Mata off on 85 minutes.
- 86' That is a card for Auckland FC. Jake Brimmer will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jay Barnett is hanging Johnny Yull on the field on 90 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Zach Clough | 2 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 2 |
| Archie Goodwin | 2 |
| Jordan Elsey | 1 |
| Bart Vriends | 1 |
| Hiroki Sakai | 1 |
| Harry Crawford | 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.