An important duel in the bottom section of the Premiership, with both Wellington Phoenix Res and Waitakere United experiencing more worry than joy. This match is a classic “six-pointer” with the home team placed 10th and the visitors in 9th place.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Wellington Phoenix Res form and stats
When playing at home in the Premiership, Wellington Phoenix Res have managed 0 wins, 2 draws and suffered 2 defeats from 4 games. The trend of drawing games is also valid regardless of arena as Wellington Phoenix Res has four draws from their last four matches. Two draws in a row at home now for Wellington Phoenix Res.
A draw after 90 minutes last time out for Wellington Phoenix Res, who played 1-1 against Southern United. That match was also played at this venue Before that, Wellington Phoenix Res played out a draw 2-2 when visiting Eastern Suburbs.
Wellington Phoenix Res have proved capable of finding the net in their games here with 7 goals in 4 league matches. Neutralizing the opposition is a challenge, Wellington Phoenix Res having conceded 11 goals here so far.
Waitakere United form and stats
Things could have gone better for Waitakere United in their Premiership away matches, but 4 points from 3 games is all right.
Waitakere United failed to get anything from their last game, a Premiership home match vs Auckland City (placed 1st) that ended with defeat 2-6. A draw for Waitakere United before that, at their own venue hosting Team Wellington (1-1).
Waitakere United lost the plot completely in their previous game, as mentioned above. They need to recover quickly from that 2-6 beating and focus on this one.
Waitakere United has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 5 goals from 3 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Waitakere United have conceded 5 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have met before this season: Waitakere United - Wellington Phoenix Res 3-1. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 3 wins for Wellington Phoenix Res, 1 draw and 6 wins for Waitakere United. Over 2,5 goals: 8 times; under 2,5 goals: 2 games.Top Goalscorers
 B. Waine 5 goals |  D. Schnell 4 goals |
Wellington Phoenix Res missing players
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| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 | 7 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 5 | 14 |
| 21 | 11 | 4 | Conceded | C | 0 | 5 | 19 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 100% | 100% |
| 78% | 75% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 33% | 50% |
| 67% | 50% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 33% | 50% |
| 33% | 50% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| 89% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 67% | 88% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 12% |
| 11% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1.6 | 3.5 | 4 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 4.1 | 7.2 | 7.5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 2 | 1.3 |
| 1.7 | 3 | 2.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | 25 | 15 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 15 | 26 |
| 19 | 16 | 9 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 7 | 12 |
| 89% | 44% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 43% | 83% |
- All of Waitakere United's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Wellington Phoenix Res's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Waitakere United have scored in all their matches so far.
- Waitakere United have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Waitakere United haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Waitakere United is in the worst form (0-3-3)
- Wellington Phoenix Res has the fewest clean sheets (0)
- Wellington Phoenix Res has the fewest points (2) at home
- Wellington Phoenix Res has the most conceded goals in the second half (12)
- Wellington Phoenix Res have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Wellington Phoenix Res have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their matches.
- Wellington Phoenix Res have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Wellington Phoenix Res have yet to win a game at home.
- Wellington Phoenix Res 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 | Auckland City | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| 2 | Team Wellington | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 18 |
| 3 | Hawke's Bay United | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 13 | -1 | 12 |
| 4 | Hamilton Wanderers | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 12 | -8 | 12 |
| 5 | Tasman United | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 10 |
| 6 | Eastern Suburbs | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 10 |
| 7 | Southern United | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -4 | 9 |
| 8 | Canterbury United | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -4 | 9 |
| 9 | Waitakere United | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 9 |
| 10 | Wellington Phoenix Res | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | -4 | 8 |