Anticipation builds as Wellington Phoenix prepare to host Auckland at Sky Stadium on 2025-11-08 (kick-off 06:00 GMT), in week 4 of the 2025-2026 A-League Men.
S. Corica versus G. Italiano across 3 meetings, record stands at 3-0 with no draws.
The current standings see Wellington Phoenix hold 4th place with 5 points, while Auckland occupy 1st with 7 points.
Wellington Phoenix misses 6 players: N. Mileusnic (Injury), R. Najjarine (Inactive), T. Payne (Inactive), P. Retre (Abdominal strain), N. Walker (Inactive), H. Ishige (Injury) but Auckland misses 2 players: N. Pijnaker (Ankle Injury), H. Sakai (Injury).
We're predicting Wellington Phoenix to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-1-4-1, and Auckland are expected to line up in 4-4-2.
In their last outing, Wellington Phoenix's highest-rated performer was A. Rufer (7.9), while Auckland's standout was S. Cosgrove (7.9).
Contrast in results: Wellington Phoenix had to share the points 1-1 with Central Coast Mariners, whereas Auckland claimed victory 2-1 vs. Adelaide United.
Both teams have been in great form: Wellington Phoenix 2-2-1 and Auckland 2-2-1 over their last 5 matches.
Auckland hold the upper hand H2H: of 3 meetings, they've triumphed 3 times, conceded 0 times and shared 0 draws.
Expect Auckland to edge a 1-2 win: their 0-1-0 record on the road and 1.50 goals per away match tip the balance.
Wellington Phoenix is going head to head with Auckland FC on 8/11/2025 06:00 GMT at Sky Stadium for the Australia A-League Men. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC H2H statistics!