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Match analysis
AustraliaA-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this A-League fixture.
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland preview and prediction
On Saturday 19 December, Wellington Phoenix take on Auckland in A-League action. On our Elo ratings Auckland have the edge, 1576 to 1530 once home and away form is split out.
With W W L W L from their last five, Wellington Phoenix are blowing hot and cold. Auckland are struggling for results: their last five read L W L L L.
At home Wellington Phoenix score 1.2 a game and concede 0.4. Auckland average 0.5 goals for and 1.5 against away from home. Don't expect a goal-fest. The two sides' scoring and conceding rates add up to 1.6 a game, so unders appeal. Wellington Phoenix have kept a clean sheet in 60% of their recent matches.
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Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +80Auckland
- Venue edge
- +47Auckland
| Wellington PhoenixHome | Rating | AucklandAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,500 | Overall | 1,581 |
| 1,530 | Match venue | 1,576 |
| 1,530 | At home | 1,558 |
| 1,463 | Away | 1,576 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,467 | Attack | 1,545 |
| 1,504 | Defence | 1,578 |
| 1,482 | Home attack | 1,511 |
| 1,445 | Away attack | 1,543 |
| 1,531 | Home defence | 1,552 |
| 1,495 | Away defence | 1,589 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,127 | Goal environment | 1,550 |
| 1,743 | Home goals | 1,525 |
| 1,883 | Away goals | 1,525 |
| 1,490 | Possession | 1,496 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,507 | Set-piece attack | 1,516 |
| 1,507 | Set-piece defence | 1,516 |
| 1,525 | Close games | 1,540 |
| 1,485 | Winning margin | 1,588 |
Match venue compares Wellington Phoenix at home with Auckland 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.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.