Western United vs Wellington Phoenix Tips - Western United tipped to progress in FFA Cup

Western United vs Wellington Phoenix predictions for Tuesday’s FFA Cup match
Western United have won 3 of their last 4 matches
Can John Aloisi’s side keep winning?
Preview, tips, stats & team news

Western United have won three of their last four matches (Getty Images)

Stewart Walsh 05 Dec 2021

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Western United vs Wellington Phoenix Tips

A spot in the FFA Cup Round of 16 is up for grabs. Western United are in great form and with Wellington’s poor cup record, I’m backing Western to win and over 2.5 goals.

Western United vs Wellington Phoenix Tips
Head to Head
Western United Form
Western United Team News
Wellington Phoenix Form
Wellington Phoenix Team News
Western United vs Wellington Phoenix FAQs

Western United have won 3 of their last 4 matches (A-League).
Western United have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 home matches (A-League).
Wellington have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches (A-League).
Wellington have lost 6 of their last 7 FFA Cup matches.
Wellington have seen over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 matches away (A-League).

Head to Head

Wellington have a 4-1 record over Western United with one draw in six matches.

Western United Form

Western United had a shaky start to the season, going down 1-0 to Melbourne Victory at home.

Western picked things up with a 1-0 win over Perth in their next match, before upsetting City 1-0 in round three.

Western United Team News

Western United have no notable injuries, though head coach John Aloisi is expected to make several changes to the line-up after Saturday’s win.

Wellington Phoenix Form

Wellington started the new season with a 1-1 draw against Macarthur in Newcastle.

Their second match saw them pick up all three points in a 2-1 win over Central Coast, before going down 2-0 to Western Sydney.

Wellington Phoenix Team News

Forward Jaushua Sotirio is in doubt due to an ankle injury.

Likewise, defender Callan Elliott picked up a shoulder injury and is unlikely to return against Western.

Western United vs Wellington Phoenix FAQs

Where can I watch the Western United vs Wellington Phoenix live stream?

Our live streaming calendar shows you where to watch the Western United vs Wellington Phoenix live stream.

What time does the Western United vs Wellington Phoenix match start?

The game starts at 7.30pm AEST on Tuesday, December 7 at GMHBA Stadium.

Verdict

Western United v Wellington Phoenix

Western United are off to a great start this season and have plenty of goalscoring options. They are backed to win with this game seeing over 2.5 goals.

Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Total Goals $1.75 at Ladbrokes Australia - 3 Units

Value Bet: Western United Win Full-Time Result $2.40 at Palmerbet - 2 Units