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Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers

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

16' Event
Eze I.
Assist: Payne T.
38'
Rufer A.
41' Event
Borrello B.
Assist: Thurgate A.

AI Match Summary

The A-League 2025/2026 game between Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Wellington Phoenix.

Win Probability Meter

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

70%
Wellington Phoenix
17%
Draws
13%
Western Sydney Wanderers
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Wellington Phoenix

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

88% / Very High Confidence
  • Wellington Phoenix carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Wellington Phoenix a 70% chance of winning this.
  • Regular A-League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Wellington Phoenix Clean Sheet 15%
Western Sydney Wanderers Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Wellington Phoenix Western Sydney Wanderers
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 12 6
Draws 6 6
Losses 12 17
Goals Scored 1 1.63
Goals Conceded 1.5 2.25
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.50 2.25

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 18, 2026 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers
2:1
Feb 13, 2026 A-League
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix
2:2
Mar 29, 2025 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers
2:2
Dec 22, 2024 A-League
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix
4:1
Dec 23, 2023 A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Wellington Phoenix Compare

Top Goalscorer Eze I.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Nagasawa K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Western Sydney Wanderers Compare

Top Goalscorer Borrello B.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Wellington Phoenix 66 / 100
Western Sydney Wanderers 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 Western Sydney Wanderers

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick WEL 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

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

These sides typically produce 3.60 goals when they meet.

Defensive concern: Western Sydney Wanderers conceded in 79% of 29 recent games.

Recent resilience: Wellington Phoenix stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Wellington Phoenix VS Western Sydney Wanderers
1 Goals Scored 1.63
1.5 Goals Conceded 2.25
75% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 63%

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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Western Sydney Wanderers

(Away)
22 Jul
Tigers FC
0 : 2
Western Sydney Wanderers
25 Apr
Western Sydney Wanderers
0 : 2
Melbourne Victory
18 Apr
Wellington Phoenix
2 : 1
Western Sydney Wanderers
11 Apr
Western Sydney Wanderers
0 : 2
Sydney FC
04 Apr
Melbourne City
3 : 0
Western Sydney Wanderers
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Newcastle Jets26153855:3948
2Adelaide Utd26127746:3643
3Auckland FC26119642:2942
4Melbourne Victory26117844:3340
5Sydney FC26116933:2539
6Melbourne City26108833:3338
7Macarthur FC26971037:4434
8Wellington Phoenix26961136:4833
9Central Coast26881035:4232
10Perth Glory26871132:3931
11Brisbane Roar26681227:3626
12Western Sydney Wanderers26561527:4321
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