Wellington Phoenix FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wellington Phoenix FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Wellington Regional Stadium.
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jack Morgan
- Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Western United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
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' The game is set. Adelaide United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Isaias Sanchez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 15' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wellington Phoenix FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' 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' A goal from the New Zealand international Ben Old! He fires home on 34 to make it 1-0!
- 39' Wellington Phoenix FC have won 296 goals from 209 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 44' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 44 minutes.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Isaias Sanchez gets a card.
- 59' Adelaide United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 60' The deadlock is broken! Luka Jovanovic gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 61' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Lukas Kelly-Heald by Hiroshi Ibusuki on 61 minute.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' Time for substitution for Wellington Phoenix FC. Youstin Salas is replaced by Sam Sutton.
- 69' Brilliant from the ! Oskar van Hattum makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 69.
- 69' The crowd applauds Bozhidar Kraev as he leaves the pitch. Oskar van Hattum steps in for Wellington Phoenix FC.
- 70' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Ethan Alagich by Nestor Irankunda on 70 minute.
- 71' Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fin Conchie is hanging David Ball on the field on 71 minute.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Benjamin Warland argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' Ben Old does the damage! The net is bulging and Wellington Phoenix FC surge ahead!
- 83' Adelaide United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 88' Benjamin Warland has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Nestor Irankunda. He receives a card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Wellington Phoenix FC 3-2 Adelaide United FC.
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
David Ball ↓ Fin Conchie 71'
- 4
- 14
- 11
- 6
- 12
- 40
- 3
- 8
-
17
Youstin Salas ↓ Sam Sutton 68'
- 18
Bench
- 7
-
19
Sam Sutton ↑ 68'
-
24
Oskar van Hattum ↑ 69'
- 25
- 9
- 30
-
5
Fin Conchie ↑ 71'
Coach
Giancarlo Italiano
Adelaide United FC Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Craig Goodwin | 5 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 4 |
| Luka Jovanovic | 3 |
| Kosta Barbarouses | 3 |
| Ben Old | 2 |
| Johan Absalonsen | 2 |
| Apostolos Stamatelopoulos | 2 |
| Stefan Mauk | 2 |
Head to Head
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2024-03-03
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2024-02-24
Perth Glory FC
0–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2024-02-18
Macarthur FC
1–2
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2024-02-10
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Western United FC
W
2024-02-06
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2024-02-02
Brisbane Roar FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
Adelaide United FC Form
2024-03-03
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-02-24
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-02-17
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2024-02-09
Adelaide United FC
3–3
Perth Glory FC
D
2024-02-03
Adelaide United FC
0–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-01-25
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Adelaide United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Wellington Phoenix FC or Adelaide United FC 78% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
56%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Adelaide United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
1 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC
| Handicap | Wellington Phoenix FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.