Auckland FC vs Macarthur FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Auckland FC vs Macarthur FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Macarthur FC 26 games · 34 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
- Referee Lara Lee
15 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 7.2 goals/game
🟥 2 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Auckland FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Auckland FC | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #7 |
| 42 | Points | 34 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 9 / 7 / 10 |
| 42 | Scored | 37 |
| 29 | Conceded | 44 |
| +13 | GD | -7 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 1.31 |
| 42% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Macarthur FC this season
Macarthur FC this season
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Macarthur FC are 7th (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Macarthur FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
Macarthur FC
| Harry Sawyer | 6 G | 1 A |
| Mitchell Duke | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luke Vickery | 5 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 4 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Auckland FC have kicked off against Macarthur FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Macarthur FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 9' What a strike from Neyder Moreno! The score is 1-0.
- 14' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 19' Magnificent from Jake Hollmann! That is 10 goals in 149 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 23' Time for substitution for Auckland FC. Nando Pijnaker is replaced by Callan Elliot.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' Macarthur FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 31.
- 34' Luke Brattan is having his name booked by the referee on 34.
- 39' Macarthur FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' Auckland FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 49.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Macarthur FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 64' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mile Sterjovski will be considering his options from the bench.
- 66' Chris Ikonomidis makes way for Dean Bosnjak at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Macarthur FC.
- 71' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' The whistle greets Max Mata as he departs to be replaced by Jesse Randall.
- 77' 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.
- 80' What composure from Louis Verstraete! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 82' Walter Scott is replacing Joshua Damevski for the Macarthur FC side.
- 83' Cameron Howieson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Logan Rogerson at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' Jake Hollmann makes way for Oliver Randazzo at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Macarthur FC.
- 90' Louis Verstraete picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 2-1 the final result. Macarthur FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Luis Gallegos 72'
- 6
- 5
- 27
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Jesse Randall 72'
-
4
Nando Pijnaker ↓ Callan Elliot 23'
- 12
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↓ Marlee Francois 72'
- 10
- 15
Bench
- 1
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 23'
-
11
Marlee Francois ↑ 72'
-
28
Luis Gallegos ↑ 72'
- 14
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 83'
-
21
Jesse Randall ↑ 72'
Macarthur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 98
- 13
-
9
Chris Ikonomidis ↓ Dean Bosnjak 66'
- 12
- 26
- 44
- 6
-
8
Jake Hollmann ↓ Oliver Randazzo 88'
- 20
-
23
Frans Deli ↓ Harry Sawyer 66'
-
27
Joshua Damevski ↓ Walter Scott 82'
Bench
-
18
Walter Scott ↑ 82'
- 30
-
17
Oliver Randazzo ↑ 88'
-
28
Harry Sawyer ↑ 66'
-
24
Dean Bosnjak ↑ 66'
Coach
Mile Sterjovski
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 1 |
| Jake Hollmann | 1 |
| Louis Verstraete | 1 |
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
Auckland FC Form
Macarthur FC Form
2025-02-01
Auckland FC
2–1
Macarthur FC
L
2025-01-25
Macarthur FC
1–0
Melbourne City FC
W
2025-01-20
Macarthur FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-01-12
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–3
Macarthur FC
W
2025-01-06
Macarthur FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
L
2025-01-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Macarthur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.97
Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Macarthur FC xG
I would bet for:
Auckland FC to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Auckland FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Macarthur FC
42%
Auckland FC or Macarthur FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Auckland FC
| Handicap | Auckland FC covers | Push | Macarthur FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 23% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Macarthur FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.