Wellington Phoenix - Western Sydney Wanderers FC: our prediction
18/04/2026•07:00
Wellington Phoenix
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Western Sydney Wanderers FC
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Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Preview — A-League Men
Wellington Phoenix hosts Western Sydney Wanderers FC in an A-League match. Wellington is slightly favored by bookmakers (odds 2.30) despite recent inconsistent form (3 wins, 3 draws, 4 losses in the last 10 matches). Western Sydney, struggling away, has a more prolific attack but a leakier defense. Statistics suggest a potentially open match with goals.
Our Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC predictions
Over 1.5 goals in the match
Statistics are very clear: Wellington recorded Over 1.5 in 8/10 recent matches, and Western Sydney in 10/10. Both teams have attacks capable of scoring (Kraev 4 goals for WSW, Eze 3 for Wellington), and their defenses concede regularly. No information on major absences was found to contradict this scenario.
1.15
Confidence
Very high
Both teams to score
Wellington saw both teams score in 5/10 recent matches, Western Sydney in 7/10. Defenses are unreliable (Wellington: 2 clean sheets/10; WSW: 1/10). WSW's attack, with Kraev and Fraser, is effective even away. Wellington, at home and favored, should also find the net. No key injuries reported.
1.44
Confidence
High
Wellington Phoenix to win
Wellington is designated as the favorite (odds 2.30). At home, they have a slight advantage. In the last 10 matches, Wellington has 3 wins vs 1 for WSW. However, their form is inconsistent (3W, 3D, 4L). WSW is very weak away (1 win in 10 matches as an outsider). The home advantage and the opponent's away weakness justify this bet, but confidence is moderate due to Wellington's inconsistency.
2.05
Confidence
Medium
Market signals on Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC
PROPredictions detected by our algorithms and recommended by the market
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Statistics
Win
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
Win | 3 3 4 | 1 3 6 |
Win Draw Lose | ||
When Favorite
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Did not lose by being a favorite | 100% | 40% |
Victory by being rated between 1.00 and 1.20 | 0% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.21 and 1.50 | 0% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.51 and 1.80 | 0% | 0% |
Victory by being rated between 1.81 and above | 100% | 0% |
Win by being a favorite | 100% | 0% |
When Outsider
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Did not lose by being an outsider | 56% | 25% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8 | 0% | 0% |
Win against an opponent rated between 1.8 and above | 22% | 25% |
Win by being an outsider | 22% | 25% |
Clean sheet
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Clean sheet | 20% 80% | 10% 90% |
Yes No | ||
Both teams score
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Both teams score | 50% 50% | 70% 50% |
Yes No | ||
Half-time
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Draw at halftime | 40% 60% | 20% 80% |
Goals Over/Under 0.5 by team | 40% 60% | 70% 30% |
Goals Over/Under 0.5 per game | 70% 30% | 90% 10% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 by team | 100% | 30% 70% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 per game | 40% 60% | 60% 40% |
Leading at half-time | 20% 80% | 50% 50% |
More goals Under goals | ||
Half with most goals
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
1st half | 30% | 30% |
2nd half | 40% | 40% |
Goals Over/Under
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Goals Over/Under 0.5 per game | 100% | 100% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 per game | 80% 20% | 100% |
Goals Over/Under 2.5 per game | 50% 50% | 80% 20% |
Goals Over/Under 3.5 per game | 40% 60% | 60% 40% |
Goals Over/Under 4.5 per game | 20% 80% | 30% 70% |
More goals Under goals | ||
Goals Over/Under (by team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Goals Over/Under 0.5 by team | 70% 30% | 80% 20% |
Goals Over/Under 1.5 by team | 50% 50% | 50% 50% |
Goals Over/Under 2.5 by team | 100% | 10% 90% |
Goals Over/Under 3.5 by team | 100% | 10% 90% |
Goals Over/Under 4.5 by team | 100% | 100% |
More goals Under goals | ||
% of matches in which a player has scored
| 1 | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ifeanyi Eze | 33% (3/9) | 30% (3/10) | Bozhidar Kraev |
| Corban Piper | 20% (2/10) | 33% (3/9) | Brandon Borrello |
| Sander Erik Kartum | 10% (1/10) | 20% (2/10) | Angus Thurgate |
| Bill Poni Tuiloma | 10% (1/10) | 22% (2/9) | Ryan Fraser |
| Kazuki Nagasawa | 10% (1/10) | 13% (1/8) | Phillip Cancar |
| Manjrekar James | 11% (1/9) | 17% (1/6) | Hiroshi Ibusuki |
10% (1/10) | Alex Gersbach | ||
10% (1/10) | Steven Peter Ugarkovic |
Total goals per player
| 1 | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ifeanyi Eze | ⚽⚽⚽3 | ⚽⚽⚽3 | Bozhidar Kraev |
| Corban Piper | ⚽⚽2 | ⚽⚽⚽3 | Brandon Borrello |
| Bill Poni Tuiloma | ⚽1 | ⚽⚽2 | Ryan Fraser |
| Sander Erik Kartum | ⚽1 | ⚽⚽2 | Angus Thurgate |
| Manjrekar James | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Hiroshi Ibusuki |
| Kazuki Nagasawa | ⚽1 | ⚽1 | Phillip Cancar |
⚽1 | Steven Peter Ugarkovic | ||
⚽1 | Alex Gersbach |
Over corners (per game)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Over corners 6.5 | 90% | 80% |
Over corners 7.5 | 70% | 80% |
Over corners 8.5 | 70% | 60% |
Over corners 9.5 | 60% | 60% |
Over corners 10.5 | 60% | 30% |
Over corners 11.5 | 50% | 0% |
Over corners 12.5 | 40% | 0% |
Over corners (per team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
Over corners 2.5 | 90% | 80% |
Over corners 3.5 | 80% | 50% |
Over corners 4.5 | 80% | 40% |
Over corners 5.5 | 60% | 20% |
Over corners 6.5 | 40% | 10% |
Over X yellow cards (per team)
| 1 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
0.5 | 80% | 90% |
1.5 | 50% | 70% |
2.5 | 20% | 30% |
3.5 | 10% | 0% |
4.5 | 0% | 0% |
5.5 | 0% | 0% |
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