Good pick · fair odds 1.60 · bookmaker 1.62 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultWellington Phoenix to win ✓44% · @2.28
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓63% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.15
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓9% · fair 10.91
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Wellington Phoenix welcome Western Sydney Wanderers to Apollo Projects Stadium for a A League fixture on Saturday 18 April (06:00 WAT). In the table, Wellington Phoenix are 1st, leading the league, on 10 points after 4 matches; Western Sydney Wanderers are 6th (upper half) with 5.
Current form
Wellington Phoenix, last 5: LWWWD Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Melbourne City, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Western Sydney Wanderers, last 5: LLLDL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Sydney, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Wellington Phoenix, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.7 for Western Sydney Wanderers.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Feb 2026) it ended Western Sydney Wanderers 2–2 Wellington Phoenix.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Wellington Phoenix 1.6 xG, Western Sydney Wanderers 1.3 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 59%, GG 63%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Wellington Phoenix 44%, draw 24%, Western Sydney Wanderers 33%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (63%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Wellington Phoenix 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Wellington Phoenix44%fair 2.30 · @2.28
Draw24%fair 4.18 · @3.80
Western Sydney Wanderers33%fair 3.08 · @2.72
2.90Expected goals
1.60Wellington Phoenix xG
1.30Western Sydney Wanderers xG
63%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–09%
1–27%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Wellington Phoenix 1.6 – 1.3 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 Under 3.5 goals with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
On our numbers Wellington Phoenix have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Western Sydney Wanderers 33%.
How many goals will there be in Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 63% 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 2.9 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
