Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 22 Nov '25)

As we eagerly await the upcoming A-League Men showdown at Westpac Stadium in New Zealand on Saturday, 22nd November '25, some burning questions arise. Who has the edge in recent head-to-head encounters? Wellington Phoenix seems to have the upper hand with two wins in their last three matches against Macarthur FC, who have only managed a single victory. With no draws to speak of, these teams are known for their decisive duels.

Turning back the clock to their last meeting on Monday, 20th January '25, Wellington Phoenix seized a 2-1 victory away from home. Are they capable of repeating this feat? This time, Wellington Phoenix approaches the clash coming off a 1-2 defeat to Auckland FC, while Macarthur FC faced a 0-2 setback against Sydney FC. As we look at their positions in the domestic league, Wellington Phoenix clings to 7th while Macarthur FC sits just below in 8th place. Does this indicate how evenly matched they are?

Spotlighting individual performances, Wellington Phoenix will undoubtedly rely on their leading scorer, I. Eze, who has netted 3 goals this season. Can he find a way past Macarthur FC's defense? Conversely, Wellington must be wary of Macarthur FC's top assistant, C. Talbot, who has collaborated on 1 goal this season. In terms of overall player ratings, Wellington Phoenix's Carlo Armiento, Alex Rufer, and Kazuki Nagasawa have been standout performers, boasting ratings of 7.3, 7.25, and 6.98 respectively. On the other side, Macarthur FC's Filip Kurto leads their charts with an impressive 7.85, followed by Luke Brattan at 7.53 and Liam Rose at 7.1.

What could tip the scales in this encounter? Wellington Phoenix dominates possession with an average of 62.5%, compared to Macarthur FC's 46.5%. Might this control of the ball influence the match outcome? Furthermore, Wellington Phoenix generates an average of 6.5 corners compared to Macarthur FC's 4, which could present more attacking opportunities. In terms of discipline, Wellington Phoenix has been less contentious with 4 yellow cards while Macarthur FC has amassed 11.

So, who will seize victory in this upcoming contest? Given the momentum across various stats and the individual performances of key players, Wellington Phoenix seems to hold a slight advantage. Can they translate these numbers into a win on Saturday?