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 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #2 |
| 33 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 36 | Scored | 46 |
| 48 | Conceded | 36 |
| -12 | GD | +10 |
| 1.27 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 35% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Wellington Phoenix FC and Adelaide United FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wellington Phoenix FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Asad Kasumovic is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Adelaide United FC tonight.
- 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Yan Sasse.
- 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Yan Sasse.
- 31' Wellington Phoenix FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alexandar Popovic.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bozhidar Kraev on 39 minutes.
- 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 49' Joe Gauci needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 54' Australia international Louis D'Arrigo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 57' Wellington Phoenix FC ring the changes. Bozhidar Kraev has done his job and it is now time for Ben Waine to step up.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Wellington Phoenix FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' Callan Elliot gets the nod from Wellington Phoenix FC. He replaces Lucas Mauragis and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ben Waine makes it 1-0.
- 80' Wellington Phoenix FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 85' Adelaide United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joshua Laws.
- 87' It is a substitution in Adelaide United FC team. Lachlan Barr is replaced by Asad Kasumovic on 87 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
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 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Ben Waine | 2 |
| Ken Ilso | 2 |
| Ben Old | 2 |
| Johan Absalonsen | 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
2 / 4
1.31
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Wellington Phoenix FC or Adelaide United FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
69%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Adelaide United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC
| Handicap | Wellington Phoenix FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 21% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.