Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Auckland FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Ben Abraham
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 15 Feb | Western United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Auckland FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 14 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jan | Macarthur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Auckland FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #8 |
| 42 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 42 | Scored | 36 |
| 29 | Conceded | 48 |
| +13 | GD | -12 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 42% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Mt Smart Stadium as Auckland FC face off against Wellington Phoenix FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 2' That looks like a foul for a card for Nando Pijnaker.
- 7' Auckland FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 7.
- 12' Nathan Walker, a New Zealand , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 17' New Zealand international Tommy Smith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' Auckland FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 3 of the last 3 meetings.
- 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' A goal from the Colombia international Neyder Moreno! He fires home on 31 to make it 1-0!
- 36' The Colombia Neyder Moreno breaks the deadlock on 36 minutes. 2-0!
- 40' Against the run of play, Logan Rogerson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' The travelling Wellington Phoenix FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' It is a substitution in Auckland FC team. Max Mata is replaced by Jesse Randall on 46 minute.
- 47' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Walker. He replaces Hideki Ishige on 47 minute.
- 49' What a strike from Luke Brooke-Smith! The score is 3-1.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' The referee shows Wellington Phoenix FC player a card on 59.
- 60' GOAL! Neyder Moreno fires home to make it 4-1!
- 62' It is a substitution in Auckland FC team. Nando Pijnaker is replaced by Callan Elliot on 62 minute.
- 63' Auckland FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Louis Verstraete is hanging Luis Gallegos on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 73' Marco Rojas is replacing Corban Piper for the Wellington Phoenix FC side.
- 78' 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.
- 80' Logan Rogerson does the damage! The net is bulging and Auckland FC surge ahead!
- 82' Another substitution for Auckland FC to replace Jake Brimmer by Cameron Howieson on 82 minute.
- 84' A moment of madness from Cameron Howieson on 84 minutes earns him a card. Auckland FC will be frustrated.
- 87' Luke Supyk is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tim Payne at the 87 minute mark.
- 88' Wellington Phoenix FC player sees a card in front of him.
- Full Time. Auckland FC beats Wellington Phoenix FC
Lineups
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Cameron Howieson 82'
- 5
- 27
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Jesse Randall 46'
-
4
Nando Pijnaker ↓ Callan Elliot 62'
- 12
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↓ Marlee Francois 63'
- 10
- 15
- 28
Bench
- 1
-
6
Louis Verstraete ↑ 63'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 62'
-
11
Marlee Francois ↑ 63'
- 14
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 82'
-
21
Jesse Randall ↑ 46'
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 12
- 7
-
9
Hideki Ishige ↓ Nathan Walker 47'
-
6
Tim Payne ↓ Luke Supyk 87'
- 30
- 15
- 18
-
5
Fin Conchie ↓ Alex Rufer 47'
- 27
-
3
Corban Piper ↓ Marco Rojas 73'
Bench
-
21
Marco Rojas ↑ 73'
-
14
Alex Rufer ↑ 47'
- 25
- 1
-
23
Luke Supyk ↑ 87'
-
29
Luke Brooke-Smith ↑ 47'
-
41
Nathan Walker ↑ 47'
Coach
Giancarlo Italiano
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Neyder Moreno | 3 |
| Logan Rogerson | 2 |
| Jake Brimmer | 2 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 1 |
| Isaac Hughes | 1 |
| Nando Pijnaker | 1 |
| Luke Brooke-Smith | 1 |
| Jesse Randall | 1 |
Head to Head
Auckland FC Form
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2025-02-22
Auckland FC
6–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-02-14
Melbourne Victory FC
1–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2025-02-06
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2025-01-25
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-01-20
Macarthur FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2025-01-15
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–0
Sydney FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3
Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Auckland FC to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Auckland FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
26%
Auckland FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–1 not predicted6 – 1Actual
2 – 0
9.2%
3 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7.9%
4 – 0
6.5%
1 – 1
6.2%
1 – 0
6%
4 – 1
6%
5 – 0
4%
5 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Auckland FC
| Handicap | Auckland FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -2 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -1.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| -1 | 59% | 19% | 22% |
| -0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.