Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix: match statistics
Adelaide United demonstrates decidedly better form and home statistics, with a 60% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+6). The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match, failing to score in only 20% of games. Wellington Phoenix is in a crisis of form, having not won any of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 13 goals in that period. The visitors have a weak defense in away matches (averaging 2.13 goals conceded) and only a 25% win rate on the road. The difference in league position (4th place vs 12th place) along with the advantage in possession and xG for Adelaide further confirm their clear superiority in this clash.
Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Adelaide United played against Wellington Phoenix in A-League (Australia). The game was played on March 6, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Adelaide United has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Wellington Phoenix has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Adelaide United scores 1.74 goals per game and allows 1.47. Wellington Phoenix scores 1.47 and allows 2.05. Games in this league average 2.80 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 74% of Adelaide United's games and 74% of Wellington Phoenix's. The Over 2.5 rates are 74% and 79%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Adelaide United has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.42 per game. Adelaide United takes 12.7 shots per game, while Wellington Phoenix takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Adelaide United leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Wellington Phoenix leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Adelaide United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Wellington Phoenix, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.80 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Adelaide United demonstrates decidedly better form and home statistics, with a 60% win rate at their own stadium and a positive goal difference (+6). The hosts score an average of 2 goals per home match, failing to score in only 20% of games. Wellington Phoenix is in a crisis of form, having not won any of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 13 goals in that period. The visitors have a weak defense in away matches (averaging 2.13 goals conceded) and only a 25% win rate on the road. The difference in league position (4th place vs 12th place) along with the advantage in possession and xG for Adelaide further confirm their clear superiority in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Adelaide United | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Adelaide United is 300% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Adelaide United · 0.4 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Adelaide United is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.74 goals / game - Adelaide United · 1.47 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix
Adelaide United is 39% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.47 goals / game - Adelaide United · 2.05 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix
Adelaide United scores in 89% of games (17 of 19 meczów), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
Wellington Phoenix scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Adelaide United
Over / Under - Wellington Phoenix
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Adelaide United is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / game - Adelaide United · 1 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 26%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Adelaide United
Wellington Phoenix
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Adelaide United | Liga | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.21 | 2.80 | ▲ 3.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 56% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 74% | 55% | ▲ 79% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 73% | ▲ 84% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 77% | ▲ 95% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Adelaide United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Wellington Phoenix. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix?
The A-League match finished Adelaide United 1:1 Wellington Phoenix. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Adelaide United won 0, Wellington Phoenix won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix?
Adelaide United score 1.74 goals per game on average and Wellington Phoenix 1.47. The A-League average is 2.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 74% of Adelaide United's matches and 74% of Wellington Phoenix's.
What form are Adelaide United and Wellington Phoenix in?
Over the last 5 games Adelaide United have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Wellington Phoenix 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Adelaide United vs Wellington Phoenix: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.