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
Key match information
Macarthur played Auckland in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 5 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Macarthur: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Auckland: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Macarthur scores 1.18 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Auckland scores 1.50 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Macarthur 45%, Auckland 70%. Over 2.5: Macarthur 27%, Auckland 60%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Auckland has higher xG: 1.83 vs 1.33. Macarthur: 11.6 shots per match, Auckland: 16.7.
Match halves
Macarthur: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.64. Auckland: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.60.
Goals by minute
Macarthur: 61-75 (4 goals). Auckland: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Macarthur is 22% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Macarthur · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.18 goals / match - Macarthur · 1.5 goals / match - Auckland
Auckland is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - Macarthur · 1 goals / match - Auckland
Macarthur scores in 64% of matches (7 of 11 matches), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 30% (3 of 10 matches).
Auckland scores in 90% of matches (9 of 10 matches), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 27% (3 of 11 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 - Macarthur
Over / Under - Auckland
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 60%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Macarthur
Auckland
* 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
| Macarthur | Liga | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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.