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 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Casey Reibelt
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
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
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Mt Smart Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rhys Bozinovski suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 17' Western United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Riku Danzaki on 17.
- 21' That looks like a foul for a card for Luis Gallegos.
- 23' GOAL! Noah Botic scores on 23.
- 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
- 33' 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.
- 34' What a strike from Hiroshi Ibusuki! The score is 0-3.
- 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Another change for Auckland FC made on 46 minute. Jake Brimmer leaves to be changed by Logan Rogerson.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Auckland FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' Western United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' Luis Gallegos needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 66' It is a substitution in Western United FC team. Noah Botic is replaced by Michael Ruhs on 66 minute.
- 67' Auckland FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Max Mata is hanging Francis De Vries on the field on 67 minute.
- 72' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 77' Another change for Western United FC made on 77 minute. Rhys Bozinovski leaves to be changed by Jordan Lauton.
- 78' The Western United FC manager makes a substitution. Riku Danzaki departs to be replaced by Ramy Najjarine.
- 79' Tomoki Imai was booked on 79.
- 84' Western United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 85' Jake Najdovski has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki on 85 minute.
- 87' GOAL! Matthew Grimaldi scores on 87. Assisted by Ramy Najjarine
- 89' It is a substitution in Auckland FC team. Louis Verstraete is replaced by Finn McKenlay on 89 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-4.
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 |
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
| Jesse Randall | 1 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 1 |
| Riku Danzaki | 1 |
| Matthew Grimaldi | 1 |
| Max Mata | 1 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 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.