Auckland FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Auckland FC vs Western United FC — A League at Mt Smart Stadium.
- Auckland FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Casey Reibelt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Western United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Macarthur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Auckland FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Sydney FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Dec | Macarthur FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Nov | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Auckland FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Auckland FC
| Lachlan Bayliss | 2 G |
| Hiroki Sakai | 1 G |
| Lachlan Brook | 1 G |
| Luka Vicelich | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Mt Smart Stadium that hosts another battle between Auckland FC and Western United FC.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Auckland FC and Western United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Auckland FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 17' Magnificent from Riku Danzaki! That is 14 goals in 381 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 21' Auckland FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 23' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Noah Botic makes it 0-2.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' Against the run of play, Hiroshi Ibusuki has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 44' Western United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 46' The Auckland FC manager makes a substitution. Jake Brimmer departs to be replaced by Logan Rogerson.
- 51' Western United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' 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.
- 66' The Western United FC bench stirs into life. Noah Botic is withdrawn and Michael Ruhs gets his opportunity.
- 67' Another change for Auckland FC made on 67 minute. Francis De Vries leaves to be changed by Max Mata.
- 72' Auckland FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
- 77' Western United FC ring the changes. Rhys Bozinovski has done his job and it is now time for Jordan Lauton to step up.
- 78' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Riku Danzaki by Ramy Najjarine on 78 minute.
- 79' Tomoki Imai catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 79.
- 84' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 85' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Hiroshi Ibusuki departs to be replaced by Jake Najdovski.
- 87' Goal! Matthew Grimaldi scores his 10 goal in 150 matches.
- 89' It is a substitution in Auckland FC team. Louis Verstraete is replaced by Finn McKenlay on 89 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Western United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Logan Rogerson 46'
- 6
-
17
Callan Elliot ↓ Scott Galloway 46'
- 4
- 12
- 25
- 10
-
15
Francis De Vries ↓ Max Mata 67'
- 28
- 14
Bench
- 1
-
3
Scott Galloway ↑ 46'
- 5
-
27
Logan Rogerson ↑ 46'
-
9
Max Mata ↑ 67'
- 21
-
18
Finn McKenlay ↑ 89'
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 13
- 6
- 9
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Ramy Najjarine 78'
-
23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 77'
-
19
Noah Botic ↓ Michael Ruhs 66'
- 29
-
20
Abel Walatee ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 66'
- 30
Bench
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 78'
-
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 66'
- 1
- 22
-
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 77'
-
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 66'
-
14
Jake Najdovski ↑ 85'
Coach
John Aloisi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Jesse Randall | 1 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 1 |
| Riku Danzaki | 1 |
| Matthew Grimaldi | 1 |
| Max Mata | 1 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 1 |
| Angus Thurgate | 1 |
Head to Head
Auckland FC Form
Western United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06
Auckland FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.18
Western United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Auckland FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Western United FC
77%
Auckland FC or Western United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 3
6.9%
0 – 3
6.5%
0 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 1
4.6%
1 – 4
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%
0 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — Auckland FC
| Handicap | Auckland FC covers | Push | Western United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 22% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 19% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.