Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland: match statistics
Auckland demonstrates significantly better away form with a 44% win rate and a +4 goal difference, while Wellington Phoenix has only a 33% win rate at home and a -1 goal difference. The hosts have won just once in their last five home games, conceding an average of 1.78 goals per match, which, combined with a 0% clean sheet rate, indicates defensive issues. Auckland, on the other hand, boasts a 33% clean sheet rate in away matches and concedes only 0.89 goals on average per game, making their defense considerably more solid. The difference in league position (10th vs 2nd) and the hosts' poor recent form (1 point per game in the last 5 matches) further favor the visitors. Taking all statistics into account, Auckland holds a tangible advantage, although the weaker recent form of both teams could lead to a closely contested match.
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Wellington Phoenix played Auckland in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:5.
Current form
Wellington Phoenix: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Auckland: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wellington Phoenix scores 1.65 and concedes 1.94 goals per match. Auckland scores 1.41 and concedes 1.06. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wellington Phoenix 82%, Auckland 71%. Over 2.5: Wellington Phoenix 82%, Auckland 53%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Auckland has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.46. Wellington Phoenix: 12.7 shots per match, Auckland: 16.4.
Match halves
Wellington Phoenix: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 1.06. Auckland: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Wellington Phoenix: 46-60 (7 goals). Auckland: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.50, 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 demonstrates significantly better away form with a 44% win rate and a +4 goal difference, while Wellington Phoenix has only a 33% win rate at home and a -1 goal difference. The hosts have won just once in their last five home games, conceding an average of 1.78 goals per match, which, combined with a 0% clean sheet rate, indicates defensive issues. Auckland, on the other hand, boasts a 33% clean sheet rate in away matches and concedes only 0.89 goals on average per game, making their defense considerably more solid. The difference in league position (10th vs 2nd) and the hosts' poor recent form (1 point per game in the last 5 matches) further favor the visitors. Taking all statistics into account, Auckland holds a tangible advantage, although the weaker recent form of both teams could lead to a closely contested match.
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
| Wellington Phoenix | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
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 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1.65 goals / match - Wellington Phoenix · 1.41 goals / match - Auckland
Auckland is 83% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.94 goals / match - Wellington Phoenix · 1.06 goals / match - Auckland
Wellington Phoenix scores in 94% of matches (16 of 17 matches), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 matches).
Auckland scores in 94% of matches (16 of 17 matches), while Wellington Phoenix keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 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 - Wellington Phoenix
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.
Auckland is 72% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / match - Wellington Phoenix · 1.82 pts / match - Auckland
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wellington Phoenix - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Wellington Phoenix
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
| Wellington Phoenix | Liga | Auckland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.59 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 82% | 57% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 82% | 55% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 74% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 77% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Wellington Phoenix 0 - 0 - 2 Auckland. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland?
The A-League match finished Wellington Phoenix 0:5 Auckland. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Wellington Phoenix and Auckland?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Wellington Phoenix won 0, Auckland won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland?
Wellington Phoenix score 1.65 goals per game on average and Auckland 1.41. The A-League average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 82% of Wellington Phoenix's matches and 71% of Auckland's.
What form are Wellington Phoenix and Auckland in?
Over the last 5 games Wellington Phoenix have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Auckland 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland?
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.