Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2021-22

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

1 – 2

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Wellington Phoenix FC

Thu 5 May 2022 · 09:05 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 11' Nicholas Pennington

Keanu Baccus 24' Y

James Troisi 42' Y

Y 89' Oliver Sail

Y 90' Oliver Sail

Overview

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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Wellington Phoenix FC — A League .

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Wellington Phoenix FC 26 games · 33 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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 19 games · Avg 3.2 goals Wellington Phoenix FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-05-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC 2022-04-24 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2021-05-26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC 2021-03-15 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–3 Wellington Phoenix FC 2021-02-21 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 May	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	1–2	L
30 Apr	Perth Glory FC	A	1–1	D
24 Apr	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	0–1	L
20 Apr	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	3–2	W
13 Apr	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	2–2	D
09 Apr	Brisbane Roar FC	H	1–1	D

Wellington Phoenix FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
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
13 Apr	Perth Glory FC	A	1–0	W
09 Apr	Western United FC	A	4–1	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)

68% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Wellington Phoenix FC are 8th (33 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Wellington Phoenix FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
3' Wellington Phoenix FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sam Sutton on 3.
4' A goal from the New Zealand international Sam Sutton! He fires home on 4 to make it 0-2!
9' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Rudan might look to freshen things up shortly.
11' Controversy at the stadium! Nicholas Pennington argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
16' It is a cagey affair so far. Western Sydney Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Wellington Phoenix FC's compact .
21' Daniel Margush has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
24' Keanu Baccus is having his name booked by the referee on 24.
29' What a moment for Tomer Hemed! That strike on 29 puts his side firmly in control.
34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
39' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for James Troisi.
46' Ziggy Gordon gets the nod from Western Sydney Wanderers FC. He replaces Johnny Koutroumbis and will look to change the dynamic.
49' What a strike from Benjamin Old! The score is 1-3.
54' Terry Antonis gets the nod from Western Sydney Wanderers FC. He replaces Keanu Baccus and will look to change the dynamic.
59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
64' It is a substitution in Wellington Phoenix FC team. Benjamin Old is replaced by Gary Hooper on 64 minute.
65' Reno Piscopo does the damage! The net is bulging and Wellington Phoenix FC surge ahead!
70' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
71' Wellington Phoenix FC make a change. David Ball trudges off to be replaced by James McGarry on 71 minutes.
72' Wellington Phoenix FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James McGarry is hanging David Ball on the field on 72 minute.
77' Western Sydney Wanderers FC make a change. Tomislav Mrcela trudges off to be replaced by Jarrod Carluccio on 77 minutes.
82' The 27-year-old Tate Russell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
87' Another substitution for Wellington Phoenix FC to replace Reno Piscopo by Louis Fenton on 87 minute.
89' Wellington Phoenix FC ring the changes. Walter Sandoval has done his job and it is now time for Louis Fenton to step up.
89' Wellington Phoenix FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
90' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver Sail argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
Wellington Phoenix FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

10
Tomer Hemed
14
James Troisi
22
Johnny Koutroumbis ↓ Ziggy Gordon 46'
17
Keanu Baccus ↓ Terry Antonis 54'
13
Tate Russell
15
Tomislav Mrcela ↓ Jarrod Carluccio 77'
1
Daniel Margush
11
Keijiro Ogawa ↓ Bernie Ibini-Isei 77'
7
Ramy Najjarine ↓ Alessandro Lopane 77'
3
Adama Traore
8
Steven Peter Ugarkovic

Bench

29
Terry Antonis ↑ 54'
2
Ziggy Gordon ↑ 46'
9
Bernie Ibini-Isei ↑ 77'
20
Tomas Mejias
32
Jarrod Carluccio ↑ 77'
23
Dimitri Petratos
36
Alessandro Lopane ↑ 77'

Coach Mark Rudan

Wellington Phoenix FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ufuk Talay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Keanu Baccus	3
Tomer Hemed	3
Ulises Davila	3
Roy Krishna	3
Kwame Yeboah	3
Bruce Kamau	2
Bozhidar Kraev	2
Brandon Borrello	2

Head to Head

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2022-05-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–2 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2022-04-30 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2022-04-24 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2022-04-20 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 3–2 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-04-13 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2022-04-09 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Brisbane Roar FC D

Wellington Phoenix FC Form

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 2022-04-13 Perth Glory FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W 2022-04-09 Western United FC 1–4 Wellington Phoenix FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.59 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.75 Wellington Phoenix FC xG

I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Wellington Phoenix FC 74% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC33% Draw26% Wellington Phoenix FC41%

Actual: Wellington Phoenix FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes66% 0% No34%

Avg goals/match: 3.34

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	84%	16%
± 2.5	64%	36%
± 3.5	42%	58%
± 4.5	25%	75%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

58%

Draw or Wellington Phoenix FC

67%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Wellington Phoenix FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC27% Draw42% Wellington Phoenix FC31%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10.7%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

7.5%

2 – 2

6.5%

0 – 1

5.5%

0 – 2

5.5%

0 – 0

5.1%

1 – 0

4.9%

1 – 3

4.8%

2 – 0

4.5%

3 – 1

2 – 3

3.9%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Wellington Phoenix FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	10%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	17%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	59%	—	41%
+1	59%	19%	22%
+1.5	78%	—	22%
+2	78%	12%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

18% ✓

Wellington Phoenix FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.