Adelaide United FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2024-25

Adelaide United FC

3 – 2

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Wellington Phoenix FC

Fri 18 Apr 2025 · 09:35 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 44' Tim Payne

Stefan Mauk 44' Y

Panagiotis Kikianis 52' Y

Y 85' Luke Brooke-Smith

Overview

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Adelaide United FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.

Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee
Referee Emma Kocbek (Australia)

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

Adelaide United FC 22 games · Avg 3.0 goals Wellington Phoenix FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-04-18 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Wellington Phoenix FC 2025-01-11 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC 2024-03-03 Wellington Phoenix FC 3–2 Adelaide United FC 2024-01-04 Adelaide United FC 2–2 Wellington Phoenix FC 2023-05-05 Adelaide United FC 2–0 Wellington Phoenix FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC

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

Wellington Phoenix FC

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)

59% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).

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' Australia international Max Vartuli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
8' Adelaide United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Panagiotis Kikianis on 8.
12' The Australia Stefan Mauk breaks the deadlock on 12 minutes. 2-0!
17' Wellington Phoenix FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
22' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
27' Kosta Barbarouses has been relatively quiet despite scoring 56 goals in his last 210 appearances.
31' The New Zealand Kosta Barbarouses breaks the deadlock on 31 minutes. 2-1!
35' What a strike from Isaac Hughes! The score is 2-2.
40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
44' Tim Payne was booked on 44.
49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Giancarlo Italiano will be considering his options from the bench.
52' Panagiotis Kikianis was booked on 52.
57' Wellington Phoenix FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
62' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
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' It looks like no one’s ball. Adelaide United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
78' The 31-year-old Hideki Ishige has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
79' Yaya Dukuly makes way for Ben Folami at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
83' The whistle greets Hideki Ishige as he departs to be replaced by Kazuki Nagasawa.
85' Wellington Phoenix FC player sees a card in front of him.
87' Adelaide United FC make a change. Jay Barnett trudges off to be replaced by Luka Jovanovic on 87 minutes.
89' Archie Goodwin has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
90' A tactical swap from Wellington Phoenix FC — Nathan Walker on, Isaac Hughes off on 90 minutes.
Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

17
Ben Folami ↑ 79'
21
Javi Lopez
1
James Delianov
8
Isaias Sanchez ↑ 79'
9
Luka Jovanovic ↑ 87'
12
Johnny Yull ↑ 68'
44
Ryan White

Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Scott Wootton
7
Kosta Barbarouses
14
Alex Rufer
9
Hideki Ishige ↓ Kazuki Nagasawa 83'
6
Tim Payne
19
Sam Sutton
1
Joshua Oluwayemi
15
Isaac Hughes ↓ Nathan Walker 90'
18
Lukas Kelly-Heald ↓ Luke Brooke-Smith 79'
27
Matt Sheridan ↓ Luke Supyk 90'
3
Corban Piper

Bench

25
Kazuki Nagasawa ↑ 83'
5
Fin Conchie
23
Luke Supyk ↑ 90'
39
Jayden Smith
29
Luke Brooke-Smith ↑ 79'
41
Nathan Walker ↑ 90'
35
Dublin Boon

Coach Giancarlo Italiano

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Craig Goodwin	5
Hiroshi Ibusuki	4
Luka Jovanovic	3
Kosta Barbarouses	3
Ben Waine	2
Ken Ilso	2
Ben Old	2
Johan Absalonsen	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

✓ Correct

Adelaide United FC55% Draw21% Wellington Phoenix FC24%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes74% 0% No26%

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

✗ Wrong

Adelaide United FC42% Draw36% Wellington Phoenix FC22%

Actual: 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

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.