A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Western Sydney Wanderers fans are optimistic that the difference between 3rd and Wellington Phoenix's 10th place in the table will show on the pitch.
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the most matches under the total-line (7) in A-League
- All of Wellington Phoenix's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
This should be an interesting game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well rested since they last saw competitive action. Game on!
Western Sydney Wanderers form and stats
Western Sydney Wanderers have collected 4 points from their A-League home games so far after 1-1-3. Two defeats in a row at home hurts for Western Sydney Wanderers, their manager C. Robinson and the supporters. There are certain expectations for improvement.
Western Sydney Wanderers are returning here after visiting Western United in a A-League game and winning with a 1-0 scoreline. Jordon Mutch scored the goal(s). Before that game, the home loss against Melbourne City with the scoreline 0-2.
Wanderers goalkeeper Daniel Margush did an outstanding job against Western United with six saves, so vital to securing the victory.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Wanderers have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found seven games) they have won three times, drawn two and lost two.
The match schedule is unforgiving for Wanderers as they have a new game in only four days, a A-League match thankfully also at home. Perth Glory are visiting.
Western Sydney Wanderers has scored 5 league goals at home this season, in 5 matches. Wanderers's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Wellington Phoenix form and stats
Playing away, Wellington Phoenix have won 2 games, drawn 1 and suffered 2 defeats in the A-League this season.
221 minutes! That's how long the Wellington goalkeeper Oliver Sail and his defense have shut out their league opponents.
Wellington are travelling after their nice 3-0 home win in the A-League against Perth Glory (placed 7th). Prior to that result Wellington Phoenix won their away game at Newcastle Jets. The scoreline was 2-0.
It was a convincing performance from Wellington when Perth Glory were beaten. The team "killed" the match in the first half leading 3-0 and the second half was comfortable. Reno Piscopo, David Ball and Ben Waine scored their goals. Goalkeeper Oliver Sail was absolutely vital in the Wellington Phoenix victory against Perth Glory, making eight saves.
We have checked recent matches where Wellington have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 16 games were one victory, six draws and nine defeats.
Wellington Phoenix have scored 6 goals on their travels this season, from 5 away games in the league. Wellington have conceded 6 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The two sides played each other earlier this season: Wellington Phoenix - Western Sydney Wanderers 2-2. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: four - two - four (Western Sydney Wanderers wins - draws - Wellington Phoenix wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  U. Dávila Plascencia 3 goals |  D. Ball 3 goals |   B. Kamau 2 goals |
Western Sydney Wanderers missing players
Wellington Phoenix missing players
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Wellington Phoenix | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 14 | 5 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 13 | 7 | 1 | Conceded | C | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 73% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 36% | 20% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| 27% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 9% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 55% | 40% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 60% | 60% |
| 27% | 20% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| 18% | 40% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 15.4 | 15.2 | 12 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11.5 | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| 4.6 | 3.4 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| 27% | 29% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 60% | 50% | 35% |
- All of Wellington Phoenix's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Wellington Phoenix haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Western Sydney Wanderers have the most matches under the total-line (7) in A-League
- Western Sydney Wanderers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Central Coast Mariners | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Macarthur | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| 3 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 14 | -3 | 16 |
| 5 | Melbourne City | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 6 | Brisbane Roar | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| 7 | Perth Glory | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| 8 | Sydney | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| 9 | Western United | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Wellington Phoenix | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 11 |
| 11 | Newcastle Jets | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| 12 | Melbourne Victory | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -13 | 7 |