Auckland vs Western Sydney Wanderers - A-League Men

Fixture Preview - 5 April 2025

Match Context & Stakes

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Sat 5 Apr • 05:00 Europe/London
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Full Time Result
6 on Home Win
Odds: 1.95
Over/Under 2.5
8 on Over 2.5
Odds: 1.57
Both Teams To Score
8 on BTTS Yes
Odds: 1.53

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Match Preview

Auckland City will host Western Sydney Wanderers at Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday, April 5, in what promises to be an intriguing A-League Men clash. Auckland comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having won three of their last five games, while Western Sydney Wanderers have shown more consistency, recording three wins and two draws in the same period. This contrast in form could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match. One notable angle to consider is the defensive solidity of Western Sydney, which has seen them concede just two goals in their last five outings. In contrast, Auckland's recent performances have been marked by a tendency to concede, suggesting that the visitors may exploit any defensive lapses. Given the odds of 1.57 for over 2.5 goals, and the historical trend of both teams scoring in their encounters, a bet on both teams to score could also be worth exploring. This match could hinge on whether Auckland can break through Western Sydney's defence while maintaining their own.

Prediction Strength

Full Time Result

Home Win51.3%
Draw25.6%
Away Win28.2%

Over/Under 2.5

Over 2.563.7%
Under 2.539.2%

Both Teams to Score

BTTS Yes65.4%
BTTS No39.2%

Mini League Table

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PosTeamPWDLPts
1Auckland26158353
2Melbourne City26146648
3Western United26145747
4Western Sydney Wanderers26137646
5Melbourne Victory26127743
6Adelaide United26108838
7Sydney26107937

Head to Head

DateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
April 5, 2025Auckland1–1Western Sydney WanderersA-League Men
January 26, 2025Western Sydney Wanderers0–1AucklandA-League Men
August 17, 2024Western Sydney Wanderers4–2AucklandClub Friendlies 3