Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers prediction & analysis
64%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultWellington Phoenix to win ✓45% · @2.28
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 11.16
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers preview and prediction
The match
The A League sees Wellington Phoenix take on Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday 18 April, kicking off at 06:00 (WAT) at Apollo Projects Stadium. Wellington Phoenix are 1st with 10 points from 4 games (top of the table), while Western Sydney Wanderers sit 6th on 5 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Wellington Phoenix's last 5: LWWWD Most recently they lost to Melbourne City 0–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 0.8 conceded.
Western Sydney Wanderers's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to Sydney 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Wellington Phoenix arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 February 2026, finished Western Sydney Wanderers 2–2 Wellington Phoenix.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 1.7 for Wellington Phoenix and 1.4 for Western Sydney Wanderers. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 64%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Wellington Phoenix 45%, draw 19%, Western Sydney Wanderers 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 64% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Wellington Phoenix 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Wellington Phoenix45%fair 2.21 · @2.28
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @3.80
Western Sydney Wanderers35%fair 2.83 · @2.72
3.10Expected goals
1.67Wellington Phoenix xG
1.44Western Sydney Wanderers xG
64%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–07%
0–16%
2–26%
From our goals model: Wellington Phoenix 1.7 – 1.4 Western Sydney Wanderers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
On our numbers Wellington Phoenix have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Western Sydney Wanderers 35%.
How many goals will there be in Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Our predicted score is Wellington Phoenix 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers (A League) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Apollo Projects Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
