Adelaide United FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Emma Kocbek (Australia)
19 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 14 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 4–5 | L |
| 08 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Western United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #8 |
| 43 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 46 | Scored | 36 |
| 36 | Conceded | 48 |
| +10 | GD | -12 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 46% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 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
Wellington Phoenix FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/2
■ 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 |
Wellington Phoenix FC
| Ifeanyi Eze | 10 G | 1 A |
| Carlo Armiento | 5 G | 2 A |
| Corban Piper | 4 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Coopers Stadium. Adelaide United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 8' The Australia Panagiotis Kikianis breaks the deadlock on 8 minutes. 1-0!
- 12' Stefan Mauk adds to his 0 season tally! Adelaide United FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 17' Supporters expect more eagerness from Max Vartuli, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' 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 Ethan Alagich suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Kosta Barbarouses makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Wellington Phoenix FC are in front.
- 35' Isaac Hughes is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Tim Payne on 44 minutes.
- 49' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wellington Phoenix FC that had 209 games and scored 296 goals.
- 52' Panagiotis Kikianis is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 57' Alex Rufer is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wellington Phoenix FC tonight.
- 62' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Scott Wootton made 331 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Johnny Yull is hanging Zach Clough on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 78' The travelling Wellington Phoenix FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' It is a substitution in Adelaide United FC team. Yaya Dukuly is replaced by Ben Folami on 79 minute.
- 83' Another change for Wellington Phoenix FC made on 83 minute. Hideki Ishige leaves to be changed by Kazuki Nagasawa.
- 85' Wellington Phoenix FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 87' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 87 minute. Jay Barnett leaves to be changed by Luka Jovanovic.
- 89' Archie Goodwin makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 90' Isaac Hughes makes way for Nathan Walker at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wellington Phoenix FC.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ Johnny Yull 68'
- 6
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↓ Isaias Sanchez 79'
- 20
-
14
Jay Barnett ↓ Luka Jovanovic 87'
-
19
Yaya Dukuly ↓ Ben Folami 79'
- 3
- 26
- 55
- 13
- 51
Bench
-
17
Ben Folami ↑ 79'
- 21
- 1
-
8
Isaias Sanchez ↑ 79'
-
9
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 87'
-
12
Johnny Yull ↑ 68'
- 44
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 7
- 14
-
9
Hideki Ishige ↓ Kazuki Nagasawa 83'
- 6
- 19
- 1
-
15
Isaac Hughes ↓ Nathan Walker 90'
- 18
-
27
Matt Sheridan ↓ Luke Supyk 90'
- 3
Bench
-
25
Kazuki Nagasawa ↑ 83'
- 5
-
23
Luke Supyk ↑ 90'
- 39
-
29
Luke Brooke-Smith ↑ 79'
-
41
Nathan Walker ↑ 90'
- 35
Coach
Giancarlo Italiano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 5 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 4 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Ben Old | 2 |
| Johan Absalonsen | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Stefan Mauk | 2 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2025-04-18
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2025-04-12
Perth Glory FC
4–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2025-04-05
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Sydney FC
L
2025-03-29
Melbourne Victory FC
5–3
Adelaide United FC
L
2025-03-14
Adelaide United FC
4–5
Macarthur FC
L
2025-03-08
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2025-04-18
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-04-12
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–3
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2025-04-06
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2025-03-29
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-03-16
Sydney FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2025-03-08
Western United FC
4–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.53
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + Both teams to score 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.18
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
76%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
45%
Adelaide United FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 1
7.2%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
3.5%
4 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 16% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 19% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.