Auckland vs Macarthur: match statistics
Auckland is demonstrating significantly better form and statistics both in the context of the entire season and recent matches. The hosts occupy 2nd place in the table with a record of 11-6-4, while Macarthur is in 8th position with a markedly worse result of 6-7-8. The form in the last five matches clearly favors Auckland (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses, PPG: 2.2) in contrast to the visitors' disastrous series (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses, PPG: 0.2). The home statistics for the hosts are impressive: 50% wins, an average of 1.7 goals scored per match, xG 2.12, and only 1.2 goals conceded on average. Macarthur's away numbers are weak: only 30% wins, 1.1 goals scored with 1.5 conceded on average per match, and a negative goal difference of -4. Considering Auckland's advantage in possession (53% vs 47%), shot accuracy (7.3 vs 4 on target per match), and a significantly better expected goals (2.12 vs 1.59), a home victory is highly probable.
Auckland vs Macarthur: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Auckland played Macarthur in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Auckland: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Macarthur: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Auckland scores 1.71 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Macarthur scores 1.24 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.84 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Auckland 67%, Macarthur 57%. Over 2.5: Auckland 62%, Macarthur 43%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Auckland has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.54. Auckland: 16.2 shots per match, Macarthur: 13.9.
Match halves
Auckland: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 0.67. Macarthur: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Auckland: 0-15 (8 goals). Macarthur: 61-75 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.84 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 is demonstrating significantly better form and statistics both in the context of the entire season and recent matches. The hosts occupy 2nd place in the table with a record of 11-6-4, while Macarthur is in 8th position with a markedly worse result of 6-7-8. The form in the last five matches clearly favors Auckland (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses, PPG: 2.2) in contrast to the visitors' disastrous series (0 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses, PPG: 0.2). The home statistics for the hosts are impressive: 50% wins, an average of 1.7 goals scored per match, xG 2.12, and only 1.2 goals conceded on average. Macarthur's away numbers are weak: only 30% wins, 1.1 goals scored with 1.5 conceded on average per match, and a negative goal difference of -4. Considering Auckland's advantage in possession (53% vs 47%), shot accuracy (7.3 vs 4 on target per match), and a significantly better expected goals (2.12 vs 1.59), a home victory is highly probable.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Auckland | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Auckland is 1000% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Auckland · 0.2 pts / match - Macarthur
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 38% better for: goals scored per match.
1.71 goals / match - Auckland · 1.24 goals / match - Macarthur
Auckland is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Auckland · 1.67 goals / match - Macarthur
Auckland scores in 95% of matches (20 of 21 matches), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Macarthur scores in 67% of matches (14 of 21 matches), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Auckland
Over / Under - Macarthur
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Auckland is 86% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / match - Auckland · 1 pts / match - Macarthur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Auckland
Macarthur
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Auckland | Liga | Macarthur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.71 | 2.84 | • 2.90 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 58% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 56% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 24% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 79% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Auckland 0 - 1 - 0 Macarthur. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Auckland vs Macarthur?
The A-League match finished Auckland 1:2 Macarthur. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Auckland vs Macarthur?
Auckland score 1.71 goals per game on average and Macarthur 1.24. The A-League average is 2.84 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Auckland's matches and 57% of Macarthur's.
What form are Auckland and Macarthur in?
Over the last 5 games Auckland have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Macarthur 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Auckland vs Macarthur?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.