Our Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Island Bay United Prediction: 4-1
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Island Bay United in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday June 21, 2025. A 4-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Island Bay United 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
Wellington Phoenix Reserves's Last Match – Upper Hutt City vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Wellington Phoenix Reserves will look to carry forward their winning form after a 6-0 New Zealand Central League success over Upper Hutt City on June 7. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves recorded 62% possession and 13 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Upper Hutt City | 38% | 0 (4) | - | 31 |
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 62% | 0 (13) | - | 44 |
Island Bay United's Last Match – Island Bay United vs Western Suburbs
Island Bay United will look to get back on track following a 0-5 New Zealand Cup loss against Western Suburbs on June 14. In that match, Island Bay United controlled 46% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Bay United | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
Western Suburbs | 54% | 0 (16) | - | 48 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Island Bay United Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Island Bay United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 0.8 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.59 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix Reserves are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Island Bay United average 1.8 scored and 2.9 conceded per game.
Wellington Phoenix Reserves 24-15
Island Bay United 18-29
What are the odds for this match?
Wellington Phoenix Reserves to win: @1.181
Draw: @6.5
Island Bay United to win: @9.5