Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League at ANZ Stadium.
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Owen Goldrick
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 07 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Sydney FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Wellington Phoenix FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #8 |
| 21 | Points | 33 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 5 / 6 / 15 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 11 |
| 27 | Scored | 36 |
| 43 | Conceded | 48 |
| -16 | GD | -12 |
| 0.81 | PPG | 1.27 |
| 19% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
68%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Wellington Phoenix FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 6' Western Sydney Wanderers FC ring the changes. Alexander Baumjohann has done his job and it is now time for Nick Fitzgerald to step up.
- 8' Wellington Phoenix FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 8.
- 13' The 40-year-old Steven Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Markus Babbel might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 24' Alex Rufer was booked on 24.
- 29' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 34' Liberato Cacace is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western Sydney Wanderers FC tonight.
- 36' What composure from Louis Fenton! The New Zealand international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 41' Tom Doyle has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' Brendan Hamill doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 44' Kwame Yeboah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oriol Riera on 44 minute.
- 49' Patrick Ziegler is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wellington Phoenix FC so far.
- 54' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 54 minutes.
- 59' Western Sydney Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 59.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Brendan Hamill.
- 63' Wellington Phoenix FC make a change. David Williams trudges off to be replaced by Cillian Sheridan on 63 minutes.
- 68' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Roly Bonevacia.
- 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marko Rudan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Cillian Sheridan is booked for Wellington Phoenix FC — Yellow card on 77.
- 82' Brilliant from the ! Roy Krishna makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 82.
- 84' Keanu Baccus adds to his 0 season tally! Western Sydney Wanderers FC lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 87' Another change for Wellington Phoenix FC made on 87 minute. Sarpreet Singh leaves to be changed by Max Burgess.
- 89' Against the run of play, Roy Krishna has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' The Wellington Phoenix FC bench stirs into life. Michal Kopczynski is withdrawn and Mitch Nichols gets his opportunity.
- With this win, Wellington Phoenix FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 11
- 21
- 8
- 20
- 5
- 17
- 28
-
9
Oriol Riera ↓ Kwame Yeboah 44'
- 34
- 33
Bench
-
7
Nick Fitzgerald ↑ 6'
- 40
- 13
- 14
-
27
Kwame Yeboah ↑ 44'
Coach
Markus Babbel
Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 19
- 14
-
18
Sarpreet Singh ↓ Max Burgess 87'
- 13
- 21
- 27
- 1
- 15
- 11
- 16
Bench
- 20
- 5
-
8
Mitch Nichols ↑ 90'
-
7
Cillian Sheridan ↑ 63'
-
23
Max Burgess ↑ 87'
Coach
Marko Rudan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Roy Krishna | 3 |
| Kwame Yeboah | 3 |
| Keanu Baccus | 3 |
| Tomer Hemed | 3 |
| Ulises Davila | 3 |
| Louis Fenton | 2 |
| Bruce Kamau | 2 |
| Bozhidar Kraev | 2 |
Head to Head
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2019-01-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-01-05
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-01-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2018-12-26
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2018-12-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–3
Sydney FC
L
2018-12-07
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
Wellington Phoenix FC Form
2019-01-08
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2019-01-05
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2018-12-28
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2018-12-22
Wellington Phoenix FC
4–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2018-12-15
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2018-12-08
Sydney FC
1–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.63
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Wellington Phoenix FC xG
I would bet for:
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Wellington Phoenix FC 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wellington Phoenix FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC
65%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Wellington Phoenix FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 0
5.2%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Wellington Phoenix FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 18% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.