Auckland FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Auckland FC vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)
19 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 6.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 22 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Auckland FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Auckland FC | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #12 |
| 42 | Points | 21 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 15 |
| 42 | Scored | 27 |
| 29 | Conceded | 43 |
| +13 | GD | -16 |
| 1.62 | PPG | 0.81 |
| 42% | Win % | 19% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts). Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 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
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/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 |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Bozhidar Kraev | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ryan Fraser | 4 G | 3 A |
| Brandon Borrello | 4 G | 2 A |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Auckland FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC has kicked off!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Auckland FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' Daniel Hall has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' The travelling Western Sydney Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 45' Magnificent from Luis Gallegos! That is 2 goals in 55 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 51' What a moment for Nicolas Milanovic! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' The Auckland FC bench stirs into life. Marlee Francois is withdrawn and Jesse Randall gets his opportunity.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 63' Time for substitution for Auckland FC. Max Mata is replaced by Cameron Howieson.
- 64' Alex Gersbach makes way for Jack Clisby at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- 65' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Marcus Antonsson comes on to replace Zac Sapsford.
- 70' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Auckland FC and Western Sydney Wanderers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' The Auckland FC manager makes a substitution. Logan Rogerson departs to be replaced by Tommy Smith.
- 76' Mata is replacing Joshua Brillante for the Western Sydney Wanderers FC side.
- 81' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' A change in the Western Sydney Wanderers FC ranks — Brandon Borrello exits the field as Aydan Hammond enters on 90.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
6
Louis Verstraete ↓ Jake Brimmer 63'
-
27
Logan Rogerson ↓ Tommy Smith 73'
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Cameron Howieson 63'
- 4
- 23
- 12
-
11
Marlee Francois ↓ Jesse Randall 56'
- 10
- 15
- 28
Bench
- 1
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 63'
-
5
Tommy Smith ↑ 73'
- 17
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 63'
-
21
Jesse Randall ↑ 56'
- 8
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 26
- 20
-
3
Alex Gersbach ↓ Jack Clisby 64'
- 23
- 14
-
25
Joshua Brillante ↓ Mata 76'
- 4
- 18
- 22
-
7
Zac Sapsford ↓ Marcus Antonsson 65'
Bench
-
64
Mata ↑ 76'
-
19
Jack Clisby ↑ 64'
-
9
Marcus Antonsson ↑ 65'
- 30
- 6
- 28
-
21
Aydan Hammond ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 1 |
| Luis Gallegos | 1 |
Head to Head
Auckland FC Form
2025-04-05
Auckland FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-03-30
Brisbane Roar FC
0–2
Auckland FC
W
2025-03-16
Auckland FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-03-09
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–1
Auckland FC
D
2025-03-01
Auckland FC
4–4
Adelaide United FC
D
2025-02-22
Auckland FC
6–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2025-04-05
Auckland FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-03-29
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-03-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2025-03-02
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
4–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2025-02-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2025-02-16
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–1
Macarthur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.89
Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
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
77%
Draw or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
49%
Auckland FC or Western Sydney Wanderers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Auckland FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Auckland FC
| Handicap | Auckland FC covers | Push | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

