Our Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC Prediction: 1-2
Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Monday January 5, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC 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
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Macarthur FC
Macarthur FC will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Macarthur FC recorded 45% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 55% | 11 (3) | 1.37 | 0 |
 Macarthur FC | 45% | 7 (4) | 1.25 | 0 |
Auckland FC's Last Match – Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets
Auckland FC must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Australia A-League defeat against Newcastle Jets on January 1 and regain momentum. In that match, Auckland FC had 67% possession and 16 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auckland FC | 67% | 16 (8) | 2.52 | 84 |
 Newcastle Jets | 33% | 6 (4) | 1.73 | 15 |
Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC Stats
Key Stats
| Macarthur FC | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macarthur FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Auckland FC average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Macarthur FC 14-12
Auckland FC 15-10
What are the odds for this match?
Macarthur FC to win: @3.1
Draw: @3.6
Auckland FC to win: @2.2
Lineups
Macarthur FC (3-4-1-2) : Filip Kurto, Callum Talbot, Kristian Popovic, Tomislav Uskok, Walter Scott, Luke Vickery, Anthony Caceres, Luke Brattan, Sime Grzan, Dean Bosnjak, Harrison Sawyer
Auckland FC (4-4-2) : Michael Woud, Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Louis Verstraete, Felipe Gallegos, Marlee Francois, Lachlan Brook, Jesse Randall
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