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Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast

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A-League 2025/2026 Sky Stadium, Wellington
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Match Events

11'
Sub
Oluwayemi J. In: McCarron E.
Out: Oluwayemi J.
36' Event
Piper C.
Assist: Nagasawa K.
41'
Sub
McCalmont A. In: Di Pizio M.
Out: McCalmont A.

AI Match Summary

Wellington Phoenix in this A-League 2025/2026 matchup, with the score ending 3-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Wellington Phoenix.

Win Probability Meter

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

64%
Wellington Phoenix
15%
Draws
21%
Central Coast
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Wellington Phoenix

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

64% / High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Wellington Phoenix lately — more wins on the board than Central Coast.
  • Wellington Phoenix are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 36.8%
Wellington Phoenix Clean Sheet 68%
Central Coast Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wellington Phoenix Central Coast
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 12 8
Draws 6 8
Losses 12 14
Goals Scored 1.33 1.27
Goals Conceded 1.77 1.67
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 21, 2025 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast
3:1
Nov 2, 2025 A-League
Central Coast vs Wellington Phoenix
1:1
Jan 25, 2025 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast
0:0
Nov 10, 2024 A-League
Central Coast vs Wellington Phoenix
0:3
Apr 6, 2024 A-League
Central Coast vs Wellington Phoenix
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wellington Phoenix Compare

Top Goalscorer Piper C.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Armiento C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Central Coast Compare

Top Goalscorer James Ngor S.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Wellington Phoenix 77 / 100
Central Coast 14 / 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
Wellington Phoenix Central Coast

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Wellington Phoenix Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Wellington Phoenix scored in 80% of their last 30 outings.

Central Coast's defensive record shows goals conceded in 80% of 30 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.

Solid form: Wellington Phoenix remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Wellington Phoenix VS Central Coast
1 Goals Scored 1.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
75% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Wellington Phoenix

(Home)
24 Apr
Macarthur FC
4 : 0
Wellington Phoenix
18 Apr
Wellington Phoenix
2 : 1
Western Sydney Wanderers
12 Apr
Melbourne City
2 : 0
Wellington Phoenix
05 Apr
Melbourne Victory
0 : 1
Wellington Phoenix
21 Mar
Brisbane Roar
1 : 2
Wellington Phoenix
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Central Coast

(Away)
12 Sept
Vanuatu United
1 : 0
Central Coast
09 Sept
Vanuatu United
3 : 2
Central Coast
22 Jul
Sydney Utd
2 : 1
Central Coast
25 Apr
Newcastle Jets
4 : 0
Central Coast
19 Apr
Auckland FC
0 : 1
Central Coast
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Newcastle Jets 26 15 3 8 55:39 48
2 Adelaide Utd 26 12 7 7 46:36 43
3 Auckland FC 26 11 9 6 42:29 42
4 Melbourne Victory 26 11 7 8 44:33 40
5 Sydney FC 26 11 6 9 33:25 39
6 Melbourne City 26 10 8 8 33:33 38
7 Macarthur FC 26 9 7 10 37:44 34
8 Wellington Phoenix 26 9 6 11 36:48 33
9 Central Coast 26 8 8 10 35:42 32
10 Perth Glory 26 8 7 11 32:39 31
11 Brisbane Roar 26 6 8 12 27:36 26
12 Western Sydney Wanderers 26 5 6 15 27:43 21
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