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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Adelaide United FC launch into their encounter with Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 5' 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.
- 8' What a strike from Panagiotis Kikianis! The score is 1-0.
- 12' Stefan Mauk does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
- 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' Adelaide United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 27.
- 31' Kosta Barbarouses is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 35' Isaac Hughes adds to his 0 season tally! Wellington Phoenix FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 44' Tim Payne has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 44.
- 49' 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.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Panagiotis Kikianis. He receives a card.
- 57' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wellington Phoenix FC backline.
- 62' Wellington Phoenix FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' The whistle greets Zach Clough as he departs to be replaced by Johnny Yull.
- 73' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 3 times this season with Wellington Phoenix FC winning 33.33% of all matches.
- 78' Wellington Phoenix FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' Ben Folami is replacing Yaya Dukuly for the Adelaide United FC side.
- 83' Kazuki Nagasawa is replacing Hideki Ishige for the Wellington Phoenix FC side.
- 85' It’s gonna be a card for Luke Brooke-Smith.
- 87' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Jay Barnett departs to be replaced by Luka Jovanovic.
- 89' Goal! Archie Goodwin scores his 21 goal in 206 matches.
- 90' Time for substitution for Wellington Phoenix FC. Isaac Hughes is replaced by Nathan Walker.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Adelaide United FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Johan Absalonsen | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Stefan Mauk | 2 |
| David Ball | 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.