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 (2025/26)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Ben Abraham
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
15%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 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
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)
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 |
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' In just a few seconds Mt Smart Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 2' Poor challenge from Nando Pijnaker. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 7' Auckland FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 3 of the last 3 meetings.
- 12' Auckland FC looks like a favorite considering 3 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 17' Wellington Phoenix FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luis Gallegos made 55 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 27' Francis De Vries has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 31' What a moment for Neyder Moreno! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Neyder Moreno makes it 2-0.
- 40' What composure from Logan Rogerson! The New Zealand international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 45' The travelling Wellington Phoenix FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Another substitution for Auckland FC to replace Max Mata by Jesse Randall on 46 minute.
- 47' The Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes a substitution. Hideki Ishige departs to be replaced by Nathan Walker.
- 49' Luke Brooke-Smith makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Wellington Phoenix FC are in front.
- 54' Auckland FC is showing some good football. However, Auckland FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' The referee shows Wellington Phoenix FC player a card on 59.
- 60' Neyder Moreno doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 62' The crowd applauds Nando Pijnaker as he leaves the pitch. Callan Elliot steps in for Auckland FC.
- 63' Louis Verstraete is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luis Gallegos at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' Marco Rojas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 369 appearances.
- 73' A tactical swap from Wellington Phoenix FC — Marco Rojas on, Corban Piper off on 73 minutes.
- 78' Wellington Phoenix FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' Logan Rogerson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 80 minutes.
- 82' Time for substitution for Auckland FC. Jake Brimmer is replaced by Cameron Howieson.
- 84' The referee shows Auckland FC player a card on 84.
- 87' A change in the Wellington Phoenix FC ranks — Tim Payne exits the field as Luke Supyk enters on 87.
- 88' It’s a booking for Wellington Phoenix FC player. Isaac Hughes gets a card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 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.