Western United FC vs Auckland FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Auckland FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Auckland FC 26 games · 42 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Auckland FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Western United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Macarthur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Auckland FC this season
Auckland FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Auckland FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Auckland FC
| Sam Cosgrove | 12 G | 4 A |
| Jesse Randall | 9 G | 8 A |
| Lachlan Brook | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Wyndham Regional Football Facility. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Auckland FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' A quiet spell here at Wyndham Regional Football Facility. Western United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' Nando Pijnaker is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western United FC so far.
- 35' Western United FC have won 248 goals from 150 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jordan Lauton.
- 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Guillermo May Bartesaghi makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 48' Max Mata makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Auckland FC are in front.
- 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matthew Sutton is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Western United FC.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' 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.
- 66' Western United FC ring the changes. Riku Danzaki has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Grimaldi to step up.
- 69' Another change for Auckland FC made on 69 minute. Jake Brimmer leaves to be changed by Cameron Howieson.
- 74' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Jordan Lauton is replaced by Sebastian Pasquali.
- 80' It is a substitution in Auckland FC team. Logan Rogerson is replaced by Callan Elliot on 80 minute.
- 83' Michael Ruhs has so much to prove this time. He replaces Abel Walatee on 83 minute.
- 88' Callan Elliot has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 209 appearances.
- 90' Ben Garuccio picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Adama Coulibaly. He replaces Nando Pijnaker on 90 minute.
- With this win, Auckland FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 17
- 6
- 9
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 66'
- 23
- 19
- 44
-
29
Charbel Shamoon ↓ Tate Russell 77'
-
20
Abel Walatee ↓ Michael Ruhs 83'
- 30
Bench
-
13
Tate Russell ↑ 77'
-
21
Sebastian Pasquali ↑ 77'
-
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 83'
- 22
-
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 66'
- 70
- 37
Coach
John Aloisi
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↓ Cameron Howieson 69'
- 5
-
27
Logan Rogerson ↓ Callan Elliot 80'
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Jesse Randall 69'
- 4
- 12
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↓ Marlee Francois 69'
- 10
- 15
- 28
Bench
- 1
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 80'
-
11
Marlee Francois ↑ 69'
- 14
-
7
Cameron Howieson ↑ 69'
-
21
Jesse Randall ↑ 69'
-
16
Adama Coulibaly ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Hiroshi Ibusuki | 1 |
| Riku Danzaki | 1 |
| Matthew Grimaldi | 1 |
| Max Mata | 1 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 1 |
| Angus Thurgate | 1 |
| Michael Ruhs | 1 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2025-02-15
Western United FC
0–2
Auckland FC
L
2025-02-09
Macarthur FC
2–2
Western United FC
D
2025-01-29
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-01-17
Western United FC
3–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2025-01-10
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
2025-01-07
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
Auckland FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.37
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Auckland FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Auckland FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Auckland FC
62%
Western United FC or Auckland FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Auckland FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.