Wellington Phoenix FC vs Brisbane Roar FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wellington Phoenix FC vs Brisbane Roar FC — A League .
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
- Brisbane Roar FC 26 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 01 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 12 Mar | Sydney FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 18 Mar | Western United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Wellington Phoenix FC | Brisbane Roar FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #11 |
| 33 | Points | 26 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 9 / 6 / 11 | W / D / L | 6 / 8 / 12 |
| 36 | Scored | 27 |
| 48 | Conceded | 36 |
| -12 | GD | -9 |
| 1.27 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 35% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts). Brisbane Roar FC are 11th (26 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Wellington Phoenix FC and Brisbane Roar FC.
- 5' Brisbane Roar FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 8' James O'Shea has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
- 13' Wellington Phoenix FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Taras Gomulka made 233 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' 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 Scott Neville suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' Magnificent from Oskar Zawada! That is 34 goals in 209 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 35' Goal! Oskar Zawada scores his 34 goal in 209 matches.
- 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Taras Gomulka on 40 minutes.
- 43' Scott Neville picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tom Aldred.
- 46' The Wellington Phoenix FC bench stirs into life. Nikko Boxall is withdrawn and Callan Elliot gets his opportunity.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 56' Yan Sasse is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 61' Brisbane Roar FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 67' David Ball is having his name booked by the referee on 67.
- 70' The whistle greets Noah Smith as he departs to be replaced by Joseph Knowles.
- 75' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Wellington Phoenix FC and Brisbane Roar FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 81' The whistle greets Oskar Zawada as he departs to be replaced by Bozhidar Kraev.
- 83' Brilliant from the ! Scott Neville makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 83.
- 85' The whistle greets Stefan Scepovic as he departs to be replaced by Carlo Armiento.
- 90' Jack Hingert has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' A tactical swap from Wellington Phoenix FC — Alex Rufer on, Clayton Lewis off on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Wellington Phoenix FC and Brisbane Roar FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 4
-
23
Clayton Lewis ↓ Alex Rufer 90'
- 7
- 20
- 31
- 6
- 19
- 5
-
9
Oskar Zawada ↓ Bozhidar Kraev 81'
-
15
Nikko Boxall ↓ Callan Elliot 46'
Bench
-
14
Alex Rufer ↑ 90'
-
11
Bozhidar Kraev ↑ 81'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 46'
- 24
- 12
- 13
- 40
Coach
Ufuk Talay
Brisbane Roar FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 19
- 2
- 5
- 23
- 27
-
15
Noah Smith ↓ Joseph Knowles 70'
- 12
- 26
- 13
- 11
Bench
- 10
-
17
Carlo Armiento ↑ 85'
- 7
- 1
-
3
Jordan Courtney-Perkins ↑ 70'
-
28
Joseph Knowles ↑ 70'
- 21
Coach
Nick Green
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oskar Zawada | 6 |
| Bozhidar Kraev | 3 |
| Henry Hore | 2 |
| Florin Berenguer | 2 |
| Gary Hooper | 2 |
| Steven Taylor | 2 |
| Eric Bautheac | 2 |
| Ulises Davila | 1 |
Head to Head
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2023-04-16
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2023-04-10
Melbourne City FC
4–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2023-04-01
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–2
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2023-03-17
Adelaide United FC
5–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2023-03-12
Wellington Phoenix FC
1–0
Sydney FC
W
2023-03-04
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Brisbane Roar FC Form
2023-04-16
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–2
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2023-04-08
Brisbane Roar FC
3–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2023-04-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2023-03-18
Brisbane Roar FC
1–0
Western United FC
W
2023-03-12
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2023-03-05
Macarthur FC
3–2
Brisbane Roar FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Brisbane Roar FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Wellington Phoenix FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Brisbane Roar FC
50%
Wellington Phoenix FC or Brisbane Roar FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Wellington Phoenix FC
| Handicap | Wellington Phoenix FC covers | Push | Brisbane Roar FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

