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Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Tips & Prediction - Auckland to extend Kiwi Clasico dominance
Auckland FC aim for a sixth consecutive victory against Wellington Phoenix in the latest Kiwi Clasico at Sky Stadium. Historically, Auckland has dominated this rivalry, winning the last five matchups with a combined score of 15-3. Wellington Phoenix, currently struggling with a winless streak, are eager to upset this trend. Both defenses have shown vulnerabilities, favoring predictions of goals from both teams. Guillermo May of Auckland is highlighted as a key player, poised to capitalize on his scoring potential, especially with Sam Cosgrove suspended.
- Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC predictions for Saturday's A-League R18 game
- Auckland targeting sixth straight win over Wellington
- BTTS - Yes tipped for the fifth meeting in a row between these teams
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 3.00pm AEDT on Saturday February 21
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Wellington host Auckland on Saturday (Photo by Getty Images)
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Tips & Prediction
It's the third Kiwi Clasico of the season as Auckland FC look to extend their winning streak over Wellington Phoenix at Sky Stadium on Saturday in the A-League.
Auckland have won all five previous meetings with their bitter rivals by a combined score of 15-3, including two victories already this term. The Black Knights were in action mid-week in a rearranged game against Sydney FC and managed to claim a point courtesy of a late own goal in the 95th minute. Meanwhile, Phoenix are winless in their last four games and managed a late fightback of their own last week against the Wanderers, coming from 2-0 down in the second half to earn a point at CommBank.
I think BTTS - Yes is decent value here. It's landed in the last four meetings and both defences look vulnerable at the moment. You'd think Wellington would have to get on the board in this rivalry at some stage, but Auckland's dominance can't be ignored at the moment. Backing Steve Corica's side to make it six wins on the bounce in this H2H, while Guillermo May is decent value to find the back of the net - the striker should get lots of minutes, with Sam Cosgrove missing this game through suspension.
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Stats & Trends
- Auckland have won the last five meetings between the teams
- BTTS has landed in the last four meetings between the teams
- Auckland have seen BTTS land in six of their last eight games
- Phoenix have seen BTTS land in 10 of their last 12 games
- Phoenix are winless in their last four games
- Guillermo May scored vs Phoenix earlier this season & should start with Cosgrove suspended
- Auckland have scored exactly two goals in five of their last seven wins
- Auckland have scored exactly two goals in three of their five wins over Phoenix
- Phoenix have scored 1+ goal in their last 10 games
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Head To Head
Auckland lead 5-0, winning 2-1 in Round 4 and 3-1 in Round 7 this season.
Wellington Phoenix Form Analysis
Phoenix head into this contest down in 10th spot on the ladder with a 5-5-7 record on the season and a mountain to climb if they want to make the finals.
Wellington are actually unbeaten in five of their last seven, but they need wins if they are to mount a challenge for the top six and they've failed to pick up three points in their last four outings.
After a 3-2 loss to Victory, the Nix appeared destined for back-to-back defeats against the Wanderers last week, but goals from Bill Tuiloma and Ifeanyi Eze in three second half minutes from two set pieces saw the Kiwi club earn a share of the spoils.
Wellington Phoenix Team News
Wellington Phoenix men’s squad: 1. Josh OLUWAYEMI (gk), 3. Corban PIPER, 4. Manjrekar JAMES, 7. Ifeanyi EZE, 8. Paulo RETRE, 10. Nikola MILEUSNIC, 11. Carlo ARMIENTO, 14. Alex RUFER (c), 15. Isaac HUGHES, 16. Sander KARTUM, 17. Gabriel SLOANE-RODRIGUES, 18. Lukas KELLY-HEALD, 20. Ramy NAJJARINE, 25. Kazuki NAGASAWA, 27. Matt SHERIDAN, 28. Bill TUILOMA, 29. Luke BROOKE-SMITH, 30. Alby KELLY-HEALD (gk), 39. Jayden SMITH.
Auckland FC Form Analysis
Auckland come into this showdown with a 8-5-4 record on the season, sitting in second spot on the ladder and four points adrift of leaders Newcastle.
The Black Knights were in action mid-week against Sydney FC and managed to salvage a late draw courtesy of an own goal in the 95th minute.
Steve Corica said he was content with a point on the road and still believes his side can chase down the Jets despite winning just two of their last eight fixtures.
“I think, in the end, we say a point is probably OK for us,” Corica said.
“It gives Newcastle a little bit of a lead now but there’s still enough games to try and hunt them down and to finish on top."
Auckland FC Team News
Auckland FC squad: 1. Michael WOUD, 2. Hiroki SAKAI, 3. Jake GIRDWOOD-REICH, 4. Nando PIJNAKER, 6. Louis VERSTRAETE, 7. Cameron HOWIESON, 8. Felipe GALLEGOS, 10. Guillermo MAY, 11. Marlee FRANÇOIS, 12. Jimmy HILTON, 15. Francis DE VRIES, 17. Callan ELLIOT, 21. Jesse RANDALL, 22. Jake BRIMMER, 23. Dan HALL, 27. Logan ROGERSON, 35. Jonty BIDOIS, 77. LACHLAN Brook
Verdict
Both teams are backed to find the back of the net, with Auckland making it six wins from six in Kiwi Clasicos.
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