Our Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland FC Prediction: 1-2
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 09:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 19, 2025. 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 Western Sydney Wanderers 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
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Brisbane Roar
Determined to get back to winning ways, Western Sydney Wanderers must win after their 0-0 Australia A-League draw against Brisbane Roar on December 13. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers recorded 57% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 57% | 5 (3) | 1.74 | 0 |
 Brisbane Roar | 43% | 4 (1) | 0.36 | 0 |
Auckland FC's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Australia A-League triumph against Central Coast Mariners on December 12. In that match, Auckland FC had 53% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners | 47% | 3 (2) | 0.21 | 0 |
 Auckland FC | 53% | 7 (6) | 1.15 | 0 |
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Auckland FC Stats
Key Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.48 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Western Sydney Wanderers are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Auckland FC average 1.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Western Sydney Wanderers 6-12
Auckland FC 14-9
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers (4-1-3-2) : Lawrence Thomas, Aidan Simmons, Ruon Tongyik, Alex Bonetig, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Josh Brillante, Aydan Jonathan Hammond, Angus Thurgate, Bozhidar Kraev, Kosta Barbarouses, Brandon Borrello
Auckland FC (4-2-3-1) : Michael Woud, Callan Elliot, Daniel Hall, Jake Gordwood-Reich, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Jake Brimmer, Logan Rogerson, Lachlan Brook, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove
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