Match analysis
AustraliaA-League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this A-League fixture.
Alex Rufer🟨
Dong-Won Ji🔄Ramy Najjarine🔄Rafael Duran🔄Liam Rose🔄Matt Sheridan🟨Harrison Sawyer⚽Matt Sheridan🔄Fin Conchie🔄Šime Gržan🔄Wellington Phoenix were beaten 1-0 at home by Macarthur on Saturday 22 November 2025 (A-League). It was goalless at half-time, with Macarthur doing the damage after the restart. Wellington Phoenix had 12 shots and Macarthur 11, with Wellington Phoenix enjoying 56% possession.
For Macarthur, Harrison Sawyer (83') was on target.
Anyone on under 2.5 goals was paid out, and one of our five tips won.
4W 3D 3L1.50 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Wellington PhoenixHome | Rating | MacarthurAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,439 | Overall | 1,462 |
| 1,525 | Match venue | 1,488 |
| 1,525 | At home | 1,459 |
| 1,454 | Away | 1,488 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,425 | Attack | 1,483 |
| 1,516 | Defence | 1,460 |
| 1,455 | Home attack | 1,476 |
| 1,438 | Away attack | 1,504 |
| 1,547 | Home defence | 1,449 |
| 1,509 | Away defence | 1,466 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,070 | Goal environment | 1,777 |
| 1,715 | Home goals | 1,630 |
| 1,855 | Away goals | 1,647 |
| 1,510 | Possession | 1,497 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,515 | Set-piece attack | 1,491 |
| 1,514 | Set-piece defence | 1,491 |
| 1,491 | Close games | 1,502 |
| 1,421 | Winning margin | 1,455 |
Match venue compares Wellington Phoenix at home with Macarthur 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.
Wellington Phoenix1:1Macarthur1:1
Value VinnyWonThe pickUnder 2.5
Let's cut through the noise and look at the cold, hard numbers. The bookmakers have priced this match up as if goals are guaranteed, but the statistical reality tells a different story. Wellington Phoenix may boast a 60% home win rate, but they're only averaging 1.0 goal per…
Mr SimpleLostThe pickWellington Phoenix win
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Umery UnderdogLostThe pickWellington Phoenix win
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PajimonLostThe pickWellington Phoenix win
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The Big "O"LostThe pickOver 2.5
Get ready for some serious goal action, folks! The Big O is getting excited about this matchup, and for good reason. When Wellington Phoenix and Macarthur meet, the nets tend to bulge - and I'm here for that kind of entertainment! Looking at the head-to-head history, we're…
In 16 meetings since January 2021, Wellington Phoenix have won eight, Macarthur have taken six and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur prediction page.
