Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Auckland FC — A League at CommBank Stadium.
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Auckland FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jan | Macarthur FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #3 |
| 21 | Points | 42 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 5 / 6 / 15 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 6 |
| 27 | Scored | 42 |
| 43 | Conceded | 29 |
| -16 | GD | +13 |
| 0.81 | PPG | 1.62 |
| 19% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Auckland FC are 3rd (42 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have kicked off against Auckland FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Joshua Brillante has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' The 24-year-old Alex Paulsen has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Auckland FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' A quiet spell here at CommBank Stadium. Western Sydney Wanderers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 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.
- 35' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Auckland FC's shape.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Auckland FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' It’s a booking for Western Sydney Wanderers FC player. Oscar Priestman gets a card.
- 46' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Auckland FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 51' Neyder Moreno gets the nod from Auckland FC. He replaces Jesse Randall and will look to change the dynamic.
- 56' Jonty Bidois has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 55 appearances.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 66' Auckland 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.
- 68' It is a substitution in Auckland FC team. Logan Rogerson is replaced by Marlee Francois on 68 minute.
- 73' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 78' Zac Sapsford has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 79' Time for substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Oscar Priestman is replaced by Dean Pelekanos.
- 84' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 86' Cameron Howieson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jake Brimmer on 86 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luis Gallegos on 90.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Aidan Simmons. He replaces Bozhidar Kraev on 90 minute.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Auckland FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
64
Mata ↓ Mohamed Al-Taay 79'
- 20
- 19
- 9
-
23
Bozhidar Kraev ↓ Aidan Simmons 90'
- 14
- 25
- 4
- 18
- 22
-
7
Zac Sapsford ↓ Aydan Hammond 68'
Bench
- 30
-
6
Mohamed Al-Taay ↑ 79'
-
13
Dean Pelekanos ↑ 79'
- 17
-
31
Aidan Simmons ↑ 90'
-
21
Aydan Hammond ↑ 68'
-
27
James Temelkovski ↑ 68'
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Cameron Howieson 86'
- 6
- 5
- 27
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Luis Gallegos 68'
- 4
- 12
- 10
- 15
-
21
Jesse Randall ↓ Neyder Moreno 51'
Bench
- 1
- 17
-
11
Marlee Francois ↑ 68'
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 51'
-
28
Luis Gallegos ↑ 68'
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 86'
-
35
Jonty Bidois ↑ 86'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
| Nicolas Milanovic | 1 |
| Luis Gallegos | 1 |
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2025-01-26
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–1
Auckland FC
L
2025-01-17
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2025-01-14
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2025-01-04
Melbourne Victory FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2025-01-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Macarthur FC
L
2024-12-27
Adelaide United FC
2–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
Auckland FC Form
2025-01-26
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–1
Auckland FC
W
2025-01-22
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Auckland FC
D
2025-01-18
Auckland FC
3–0
Melbourne City FC
W
2025-01-11
Perth Glory FC
1–0
Auckland FC
L
2025-01-01
Auckland FC
0–0
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2024-12-28
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–4
Auckland FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.75
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Auckland FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
48%
Draw or Auckland FC
80%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Auckland FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
12.1%
1 – 1
11.8%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 3
6.7%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 4
2.9%
2 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +1 | 42% | 25% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.