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 Daniel Elder
- Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)
24 games this season
🟨 0.7/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Auckland FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 6–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Western United FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–0 | W |
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' The wait is over. Auckland FC get us underway at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- 5' Hiroki Sakai, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' The travelling Auckland FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 18' Michael Ruhs adds to his 0 season tally! Western United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 23' What a strike from Noah Botic! The score is 2-0.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' The referee shows Auckland FC player a card on 30.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Rhys Bozinovski makes way for Jordan Lauton at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
- 49' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Angus Thurgate makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a card for Michael Ruhs.
- 62' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Neyder Moreno makes it 3-1.
- 67' Japan international Tomoki Imai has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Jesse Randall is replacing Max Mata for the Auckland FC side.
- 72' Western United FC make a change. Riku Danzaki trudges off to be replaced by Abel Walatee on 72 minutes.
- 74' That is a card for Western United FC. Angus Thurgate will be fuming at that decision.
- 78' Poor challenge from Abel Walatee. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 81' The Auckland FC bench stirs into life. Nando Pijnaker is withdrawn and Tommy Smith gets his opportunity.
- 83' Angus Thurgate makes way for Charbel Shamoon at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western United FC.
- 85' Ramy Najjarine is replacing Matthew Grimaldi for the Western United FC side.
- 90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western United FC and Auckland FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- It finishes all square. Western United FC and Auckland FC share the spoils 4-2.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 17
- 6
- 4
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Abel Walatee 72'
-
24
Michael Ruhs ↓ Oliver Lavale 72'
-
23
Rhys Bozinovski ↓ Jordan Lauton 46'
- 19
- 10
- 30
Bench
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 85'
-
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 46'
- 70
-
29
Charbel Shamoon ↑ 83'
- 37
-
20
Abel Walatee ↑ 72'
-
5
Oliver Lavale ↑ 72'
Coach
John Aloisi
Auckland FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 6
- 27
-
9
Max Mata ↓ Jesse Randall 70'
-
4
Nando Pijnaker ↓ Tommy Smith 81'
- 23
- 12
-
11
Marlee Francois ↓ Neyder Moreno 46'
- 10
- 15
-
28
Luis Gallegos ↓ Jake Brimmer 46'
Bench
- 1
-
22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 46'
-
5
Tommy Smith ↑ 81'
-
17
Callan Elliot ↑ 46'
-
25
Neyder Moreno ↑ 46'
- 7
-
21
Jesse Randall ↑ 70'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Max Mata | 1 |
| Guillermo May Bartesaghi | 1 |
| Angus Thurgate | 1 |
| Michael Ruhs | 1 |
| Oliver Lavale | 1 |
| Neyder Moreno | 1 |
| Jesse Randall | 1 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2025-05-03
Western United FC
4–2
Auckland FC
W
2025-04-27
Western United FC
1–0
Sydney FC
W
2025-04-17
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Western United FC
L
2025-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2025-04-05
Western United FC
3–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2025-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–6
Western United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Auckland FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Auckland FC
49%
Western United FC or Auckland FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Western United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.7%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Auckland FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 21% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Auckland FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.