Match analysis
AustraliaA-League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this A-League fixture.
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PajimonLostThe pickWestern Sydney Wanderers win
Right then, let's fire up the braai and look at this A-League clash! Both teams kicked off the season with draws, but that's where the similarities end, boet. Auckland managed a goalless draw away to Melbourne Victory, but their home form is about as useful as a chocolate…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickWestern Sydney Wanderers win
Oh, what a delightful matchup we have here! While the bookmakers might be favoring Auckland as the home side, my underdog senses are tingling with excitement for Western Sydney Wanderers. Let me tell you why these Wanderers are barking up the right tree! Looking at the recent…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickUnder 2 5
In the grand tapestry of football, every thread tells a story. Today, we examine two teams standing as equals in the league table, yet their paths diverge like rivers flowing to different seas. Auckland, though they stand at home, find themselves in a curious position. Their…
Value VinnyLostThe pickWestern Sydney Wanderers win
Let's cut through the noise and look at the cold, hard numbers. Both teams sit on 1 point after opening round draws, but the mathematical reality tells a completely different story about this matchup. Auckland's recent form shows a team struggling at home. Their last two home…
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| AucklandHome | Rating | Western Sydney WanderersAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,605 | Overall | 1,581 |
| 1,555 | Match venue | 1,575 |
| 1,555 | At home | 1,484 |
| 1,563 | Away | 1,575 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,504 | Attack | 1,586 |
| 1,594 | Defence | 1,516 |
| 1,507 | Home attack | 1,544 |
| 1,507 | Away attack | 1,559 |
| 1,541 | Home defence | 1,492 |
| 1,581 | Away defence | 1,530 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,512 | Goal environment | 1,950 |
| 1,513 | Home goals | 1,687 |
| 1,498 | Away goals | 1,763 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,497 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,515 | Set-piece attack | 1,491 |
| 1,514 | Set-piece defence | 1,491 |
| 1,569 | Close games | 1,495 |
| 1,615 | Winning margin | 1,609 |
Match venue compares Auckland at home with Western Sydney Wanderers away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Auckland1:1Western Sydney Wanderers1:1
