Wellington Phoenix FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wellington Phoenix FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .
- Wellington Phoenix FC 4 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 May | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Western United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Apr | Macarthur FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Wellington Phoenix FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #12 |
| 10 | Points | 1 |
| 4 | Played | 3 |
| 3 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 2 |
| 7 | Scored | 3 |
| 1 | Conceded | 8 |
| +6 | GD | -5 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 0.33 |
| 75% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
75%
Clean Sheets
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Wellington Phoenix FC are 1st (10 pts). Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wellington Phoenix FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wellington Phoenix FC
| Corban Piper | 3 G | |
| Riley Bidois | 2 G | |
| Nathan Walker | 1 G | 1 A |
| Rafael Duran | 1 G |
Adelaide United FC
| Brody Burkitt | 2 G |
| Joey Garuccio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Wellington Phoenix FC and Adelaide United FC is underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wellington Phoenix FC and Adelaide United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Wellington Phoenix FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wellington Phoenix FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Yan Sasse.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Yan Sasse argues furiously but the Red card stands.
- 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' The referee shows Adelaide United FC player a Yellow card on 34.
- 39' It’s a booking for Wellington Phoenix FC player. Bozhidar Kraev gets a Yellow card.
- 44' Isaias has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 236 appearances.
- 49' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' Another substitution for Wellington Phoenix FC to replace Bozhidar Kraev by Ben Waine on 57 minute.
- 62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wellington Phoenix FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' The whistle greets Lucas Mauragis as he departs to be replaced by Callan Elliot.
- 70' Adelaide United FC have won 371 goals from 236 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 75' What a moment for Ben Waine! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 85' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 86' The referee shows Wellington Phoenix FC player a Yellow card on 86.
- 87' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Lachlan Barr departs to be replaced by Asad Kasumovic.
- It finishes all square. Wellington Phoenix FC and Adelaide United FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 7
- 20
-
11
Bozhidar Kraev ↓ Ben Waine 57'
- 31
- 6
-
12
Lucas Mauragis ↓ Callan Elliot 65'
- 21
- 5
- 13
Bench
-
23
Clayton Lewis ↑ 65'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 65'
-
18
Ben Waine ↑ 57'
- 24
- 8
- 40
- 3
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Lachlan Barr ↓ Asad Kasumovic 87'
- 10
- 21
- 46
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 14
- 26
- 2
- 41
Bench
- 3
- 28
-
11
Craig Goodwin ↑ 57'
- 1
-
47
Asad Kasumovic ↑ 87'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 5 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 4 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 3 |
| Ken Ilso | 2 |
| Ben Old | 2 |
| Johan Absalonsen | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
Head to Head
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2022-10-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-05-09
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2022-05-05
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2022-04-29
Melbourne Victory FC
3–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2022-04-24
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2022-04-17
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Adelaide United FC Form
2022-10-09
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-05-08
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Western United FC
W
2022-04-30
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2022-04-24
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Perth Glory FC
W
2022-04-12
Sydney FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2022-04-08
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Macarthur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.44
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Wellington Phoenix FC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
37%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Adelaide United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
9.8%
3 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
Actual
3 – 1
7.2%
4 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.3%
5 – 0
2.9%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC
| Handicap | Wellington Phoenix FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -2 | 30% | 21% | 49% |
| -1.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| -1 | 51% | 22% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

