Wellington Phoenix
A-League
FT
2
-
1
Western Sydney Wanderers
League: A-League
Venue: Sky Stadium
Referee: B. Abraham
Wellington Phoenix
Match Timeline
Western Sydney Wanderers
Main Prediction
No Draw
Confidence 73%
1X2
1X2
No Draw
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability Model
Home
39.9%
X
27%
Away
33.1%
1X
66.9%
X2
60.1%
12
73%
Tactical Setup
Wellington Phoenix formation
4-4-2
Western Sydney Wanderers formation
4-2-3-1
Wellington Phoenix missing
2
Western Sydney Wanderers missing
2
Key Squad Notes
Wellington Phoenix scorers
I. Eze (10 goals), C. Armiento (5 goals), C. Piper (4 goals)
Wellington Phoenix creators
T. Payne (5 assists), C. Piper (4 assists), K. Nagasawa (4 assists)
Wellington Phoenix key absences
S. Singh, N. Walker
Western Sydney Wanderers scorers
B. Kraev (5 goals), B. Borrello (4 goals), K. Barbarouses (4 goals)
Western Sydney Wanderers creators
R. Fraser (3 assists), Angus Thurgate (3 assists), Dylan Scicluna (3 assists)
Western Sydney Wanderers key absences
A. Simmons, J. Farrell
Head-to-Head Snapshot
Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers have faced each other 5 times recently.
Quick Insight
1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (73%)
Predicted formations: Wellington Phoenix 4-4-2 / Western Sydney Wanderers 4-2-3-1
Missing players: Wellington Phoenix 2, Western Sydney Wanderers 2
H2H summary: Wellington Phoenix wins 1, draws 2, Western Sydney Wanderers wins 2
Match Analysis
From their first 24 matches, Wellington Phoenix have collected 30 points and now occupy 8 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 8 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses, while the 34:43 goal ratio supports the view of good form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on I. Eze (10 goals), C. Armiento (5 goals), C. Piper (4 goals), with creative support from T. Payne (5 assists), C. Piper (4 assists), K. Nagasawa (4 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, their split return of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with S. Singh, N. Walker unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
Western Sydney Wanderers sit 12 with 21 points after 24 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses, together with goals at 26:39, reflects poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Much of their threat comes through B. Kraev (5 goals), B. Borrello (4 goals), K. Barbarouses (4 goals), with creative support from R. Fraser (3 assists), Angus Thurgate (3 assists), Dylan Scicluna (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the split record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses points to a weak split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with A. Simmons, J. Farrell unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.
Looking at the broader profile of both teams, this encounter highlights two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Western Sydney Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Wellington Phoenix expected to line up in 4-4-2 and Western Sydney Wanderers in 4-2-3-1, which may reinforce the expected flow toward Western Sydney Wanderers having the stronger overall control. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.
Statistics
Wellington Phoenix
Stat
Western Sydney Wanderers
6
Shots on Goal
7
7
Shots off Goal
3
18
Total Shots
10
5
Blocked Shots
0
9
Shots insidebox
10
9
Shots outsidebox
1
14
Fouls
9
10
Corner Kicks
4
2
Offsides
0
45%
Ball Possession
55%
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
6
Goalkeeper Saves
4
351
Total passes
452
281
Passes accurate
379
80%
Passes %
84%
1.88
expected_goals
1.54
0
goals_prevented
0
Last matches: Wellington Phoenix
12.04.26
A-L
Wellington Phoenix
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0
2
L
05.04.26
A-L
Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory
1
0
W
21.03.26
A-L
Wellington Phoenix
Brisbane Roar
2
1
W
14.03.26
A-L
Wellington Phoenix
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2
0
W
06.03.26
A-L
Wellington Phoenix
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1
1
D
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Last matches: Western Sydney Wanderers
11.04.26
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0
2
L
04.04.26
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0
3
L
20.03.26
A-L
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Adelaide United
2
4
L
13.03.26
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2
2
D
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Last matches: Wellington Phoenix
14.03.26
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Perth Glory
2
0
W
01.03.26
A-L
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Sydney
0
1
L
21.02.26
A-L
Wellington Phoenix
Auckland
0
5
L
06.02.26
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2
3
L
30.01.26
A-L
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2
D
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Last matches: Western Sydney Wanderers
04.04.26
A-L
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0
3
L
13.03.26
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Brisbane Roar
2
2
D
07.03.26
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Newcastle Jets
1
2
L
28.02.26
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Lineups
Wellington Phoenix
Formation
Western Sydney Wanderers
1
J. Oluwayemi
6
T. Payne
28
B. Tuiloma
15
I. Hughes
18
L. Kelly-Heald
20
R. Najjarine
14
A. Rufer
8
P. Retre
25
K. Nagasawa
7
I. Eze
3
C. Piper
30
J. Holmes
5
D. Scicluna
24
N. Barrie
22
A. Pantazopoulos
3
A. Gersbach
8
S. Ugarkovic
32
A. Thurgate
38
J. Rose
23
B. Kraev
7
R. Fraser
26
B. Borrello
Wellington Phoenix
4-4-2
Starting XI
1
J. Oluwayemi
G
6
T. Payne
D
๐ฏ 16'
๐ฏ 56'
โ 62'
28
B. Tuiloma
D
15
I. Hughes
D
18
L. Kelly-Heald
D
๐จ 90'
20
R. Najjarine
M
โ 62'
14
A. Rufer
M
๐จ 38'
8
P. Retre
M
25
K. Nagasawa
M
โฝ 56'
7
I. Eze
F
โฝ 16'
3
C. Piper
F
โ 83'
Substitutes
30
A. Kelly-Heald
16
S. Kartum
M
โ 62'
4
M. James
D
29
L. Brooke-Smith
F
โ 83'
11
C. Armiento
F
12
D. Edwards
D
27
M. Sheridan
D
โ 62'
Western Sydney Wanderers
4-2-3-1
Starting XI
30
J. Holmes
G
5
D. Scicluna
D
24
N. Barrie
D
22
A. Pantazopoulos
D
3
A. Gersbach
D
8
S. Ugarkovic
M
โ 78'
32
A. Thurgate
M
๐ฏ 41'
38
J. Rose
M
โ 59'
23
B. Kraev
M
7
R. Fraser
M
26
B. Borrello
F
โฝ 41'
Substitutes
20
L. Thomas
G
11
H. Ibusuki
F
โ 78'
19
R. Tongyik
D
39
A. Lual
F
25
J. Brillante
M
52
A. Waraga
F
โ 59'
53
O. Morrison
M
Missing Players
Wellington Phoenix
2 missing
-
S. Singh
OUT
Missing Fixture
Inactive
-
N. Walker
OUT
Missing Fixture
Inactive
Western Sydney Wanderers
2 missing
-
A. Simmons
OUT
Missing Fixture
Inactive
-
J. Farrell
OUT
Missing Fixture
Inactive
Head to Head
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18.04.2026
Wellington Phoenix 2 - 1 Western Sydney Wanderers
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28.09.2024
Western Sydney Wanderers 2 - 0 Wellington Phoenix
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