Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United: match statistics
Wellington Phoenix holds a clear advantage as the host in this clash. Despite a 50% home win record, the team shows solid offensive form with an average of 1.5 goals per match and a high xG (1.7), indicating the creation of quality scoring chances. Adelaide United records very poor results away with just 20% wins and a streak of four consecutive losses prior to their last triumph. The visitors possess a negative goal difference (-3) in away matches and a lower xG (1.23) compared to the hosts. A key factor is that Adelaide has not drawn a single game this season, suggesting a decisive result, and the statistics favor Wellington. Both teams have identical PPG (1.2) in their last five matches, but home advantage and superior offensive metrics give the hosts a real chance to secure all three points.
Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wellington Phoenix played against Adelaide United in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 11, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Wellington Phoenix has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Adelaide United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Wellington Phoenix scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 1.82. Adelaide United scores 1.45 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 82% of Wellington Phoenix's games and 64% of Adelaide United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 82% and 73%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Wellington Phoenix has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.40 per game. Wellington Phoenix takes 13.3 shots per game, while Adelaide United takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Wellington Phoenix leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Adelaide United leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wellington Phoenix's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Adelaide United, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 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
Wellington Phoenix holds a clear advantage as the host in this clash. Despite a 50% home win record, the team shows solid offensive form with an average of 1.5 goals per match and a high xG (1.7), indicating the creation of quality scoring chances. Adelaide United records very poor results away with just 20% wins and a streak of four consecutive losses prior to their last triumph. The visitors possess a negative goal difference (-3) in away matches and a lower xG (1.23) compared to the hosts. A key factor is that Adelaide has not drawn a single game this season, suggesting a decisive result, and the statistics favor Wellington. Both teams have identical PPG (1.2) in their last five matches, but home advantage and superior offensive metrics give the hosts a real chance to secure all three points.
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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
| Wellington Phoenix | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.31 |
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.
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.
Wellington Phoenix is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix · 1.45 goals / game - Adelaide United
Adelaide United is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.82 goals / game - Wellington Phoenix · 1.55 goals / game - Adelaide United
Wellington Phoenix scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 18% (2 of 11 meczów).
Adelaide United scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 meczów), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 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 - Wellington Phoenix
Over / Under - Adelaide United
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 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / game - Wellington Phoenix · 1.27 pts / game - Adelaide United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 36%. 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.
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (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
Wellington Phoenix
Adelaide United
* 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
| Wellington Phoenix | Liga | Adelaide United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.36 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 82% | 48% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 82% | 49% | ▲ 73% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 30% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 82% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 69% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Wellington Phoenix's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Adelaide United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United?
The A-League match finished Wellington Phoenix 2:2 Adelaide United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United?
Wellington Phoenix score 1.55 goals per game on average and Adelaide United 1.45. The A-League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 82% of Wellington Phoenix's matches and 64% of Adelaide United's.
What form are Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United in?
Over the last 5 games Wellington Phoenix have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Adelaide United 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United?
The statistical background for Wellington Phoenix vs Adelaide United — 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.