Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 08 Nov '25)

The upcoming A-League Men match will be held at Westpac Stadium, New Zealand, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at local time. This competition will see Wellington Phoenix facing Auckland FC in what promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Examining their direct head-to-head matches reveals that in the last three games between these two teams, Wellington Phoenix has not secured any victories. In contrast, Auckland FC has triumphed 3 times, with all games resulting in wins for Auckland FC and no draws recorded.

The most recent contest took place on February 22, 2025, when Auckland FC comprehensively defeated Wellington Phoenix with a 6-1 scoreline at home. Both teams come into this fixture with victories in their recent outings; Wellington Phoenix clinched a 2-1 win against Brisbane Roar, while Auckland FC edged past Western Sydney Wanderers with a 1-0 victory.

In the league standings, Wellington Phoenix is currently positioned second, right above Auckland FC, which occupies the third spot. In terms of individual performances, Wellington Phoenix will rely on their top scorer this season, C. Armiento, who has netted 2 goals. Auckland FC's L. Verstraete is the one to watch with the highest assists tally, contributing 1 assist so far.

Focusing on player ratings, Wellington Phoenix's key players include Carlo Armiento with a rating of 7.75, Corban Piper at 7.45, and Kazuki Nagasawa scoring 7.2. Auckland FC’s standout players are Francis De Vries with a 7.35 rating, Jesse Randall at 7.25, and Jake Girdwood-Reich also at 7.25.

Analyzing possession statistics, Wellington Phoenix boasts an impressive average possession of 67.5% per game, whereas Auckland FC maintains a 50.5% average. Looking at corner kick frequencies, Wellington Phoenix averages 2.5 per match, with Auckland FC significantly higher at 5 corners per game.

Regarding discipline, Wellington Phoenix has accrued 3 yellow cards, no red cards or conceded penalty goals. Auckland FC has received 4 yellow cards, while also maintaining a clean record of red cards and penalty goals conceded. Considering these factors, alongside current form and streaks, Auckland FC might have a slight edge, but Wellington Phoenix's higher league position could work in their favor for a potential victory in this match.