Macarthur vs Auckland: match statistics
Auckland FC displays significantly superior away form, boasting a 75% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) on the road. The visitors record a higher average of goals scored (1.5 vs 1.0), superior shot conversion (12% vs 9%), and possessional dominance (50% vs 45%). Macarthur suffers from weak home form with only 40% wins and a neutral goal difference (0) on their own turf. Auckland also demonstrates a higher expected goals value (xG 1.47 vs 1.33), confirming their offensive efficiency. Although Macarthur has enjoyed a solid run in their last five matches overall, their home performances remain inconsistent, tipping the scales in favor of the league runners-up, Auckland FC.
Macarthur vs Auckland: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Macarthur played against Auckland in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 5, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Macarthur has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Auckland has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Macarthur scores 1.18 goals per game and allows 1.18. Auckland scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Macarthur's games and 70% of Auckland's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 60%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Auckland has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.33 per game. Macarthur takes 11.6 shots per game, while Auckland takes 16.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Macarthur leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Auckland leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Macarthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Auckland, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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
Auckland FC displays significantly superior away form, boasting a 75% win rate and a positive goal difference (+4) on the road. The visitors record a higher average of goals scored (1.5 vs 1.0), superior shot conversion (12% vs 9%), and possessional dominance (50% vs 45%). Macarthur suffers from weak home form with only 40% wins and a neutral goal difference (0) on their own turf. Auckland also demonstrates a higher expected goals value (xG 1.47 vs 1.33), confirming their offensive efficiency. Although Macarthur has enjoyed a solid run in their last five matches overall, their home performances remain inconsistent, tipping the scales in favor of the league runners-up, Auckland FC.
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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
| Macarthur | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.25 |
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.
Macarthur is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Macarthur · 1.8 pts / game - Auckland
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.
Auckland is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.18 goals / game - Macarthur · 1.5 goals / game - Auckland
Auckland is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - Macarthur · 1 goals / game - Auckland
Macarthur scores in 64% of games (7 of 11 meczów), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 meczów).
Auckland scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 27% (3 of 11 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 - Macarthur
Over / Under - Auckland
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Macarthur
Auckland
* 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
| Macarthur | Liga | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.36 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 51% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 29% | • 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 68% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 69% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Macarthur vs Auckland?
The A-League match finished Macarthur 1:1 Auckland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Macarthur vs Auckland?
Macarthur score 1.18 goals per game on average and Auckland 1.50. The A-League average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Macarthur's matches and 70% of Auckland's.
What form are Macarthur and Auckland in?
Over the last 5 games Macarthur have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Auckland 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Macarthur vs Auckland?
The statistical background for Macarthur vs Auckland — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.