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Nelson Suburbs FC vs Auckland United

New Zealand New Zealand

Chatham Cup
Sun, Jul 26, 2026
VS
01:30 AM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Chatham Cup. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Nelson Suburbs FC at 1.6 goals for, 0.8 against; Auckland United at 2.63 for, 1.75 against. Head-to-head, Nelson Suburbs FC have won 0 to Auckland United's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on Aug 16, 2025, ending 3:0. xG projections (1.68 - 1.71) back Nelson Suburbs FC to edge this. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

80%
Nelson Suburbs FC
11%
Draws
9%
Auckland United
Draw rate projection: 11% Favored: Nelson Suburbs FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

93% / Very High Confidence
  • Nelson Suburbs FC haven't matched Auckland United's recent run of results.
  • Nelson Suburbs FC are the model's pick here, at 80%.
  • Auckland United arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 41.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 19%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Nelson Suburbs FC Clean Sheet 12%
Auckland United Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Nelson Suburbs FC Auckland United
Matches Played 11 30
Wins 6 12
Draws 0 6
Losses 5 12
Goals Scored 1.6 2.63
Goals Conceded 0.8 1.75
Expected Goals (xG) 1.60 2.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.80 1.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 16, 2025 Chatham Cup
Auckland United vs Nelson Suburbs FC
3:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Nelson Suburbs FC 74 / 100
Auckland United 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Nelson Suburbs FC Auckland United

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick NEL Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Defensive concern: Auckland United conceded in 80% of 30 recent games.

Nelson Suburbs FC found the back of the net in 73% of recent matches (11 games).

Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.

Nelson Suburbs FC went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Nelson Suburbs FC VS Auckland United
1.6 Goals Scored 2.63
0.8 Goals Conceded 1.75
60% Over 1.5 88%
60% Over 2.5 75%
20% Over 3.5 63%

Recent Form & Match History

Nelson Suburbs FC

(Home)
04 Jul
Nelson Suburbs FC
5 : 0
Northern AFC
16 Aug
Auckland United
3 : 0
Nelson Suburbs FC
26 Jul
Nelson Suburbs FC
2 : 1
Birkenhead
05 Jul
Dunedin City Royals
0 : 1
Nelson Suburbs FC
09 Jul
Dunedin City Royals
3 : 1
Nelson Suburbs FC
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Auckland United

(Away)
04 Jul
Auckland United
3 : 1
Cambridge
07 Dec
Auckland FC 2
3 : 0
Auckland United
30 Nov
Auckland United
0 : 3
Wellington Olympic
23 Nov
Western Suburbs
1 : 0
Auckland United
15 Nov
Auckland United
3 : 2
Birkenhead
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Fencibles United AFC3
South Auckland Rangers0
Auckland City3
Takapuna Afc0
Melville0
Hibiscus Coast1
Petone0
Napier City4
Dunedin City Royals0
Cashmere Technical9
Island Bay1
Miramar3
Nelson Suburbs FC5
Northern AFC0
Auckland United3
Cambridge1
Quarter-finals
Fencibles United AFC-
Auckland City-
Hibiscus Coast-
Napier City-
Cashmere Technical-
Miramar-
Nelson Suburbs FC-
Auckland United-
Semi-finals
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
TBD-
Final
TBD-
TBD-