Our Birkenhead United vs Auckland City Prediction: 1-2
Birkenhead United vs Auckland City in the New Zealand Football Championship is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 5, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Birkenhead United vs Auckland City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Birkenhead United's Last Match – Coastal Spirit vs Birkenhead United
Determined to maintain their recent success, Birkenhead United must win following their 2-1 New Zealand Football Championship victory against Coastal Spirit on September 28.
Auckland City's Last Match – Pyramids FC vs Auckland City
Auckland City will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 FIFA Intercontinental Cup defeat at the hands of Pyramids FC on September 14. In that match, Auckland City saw 26% of the ball and created 1 goal attempts, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pyramids FC | 74% | 19 (8) | 2.36 | 100 |
 Auckland City | 26% | 1 (0) | 0.06 | 10 |
Birkenhead United vs Auckland City Stats
Key Stats
| Birkenhead United | Auckland City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.34 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birkenhead United are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Auckland City average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.