Our Western Suburbs vs Island Bay United Prediction: 5-1
Western Suburbs vs Island Bay United in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 02:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 5-1 for the match between Western Suburbs and Island Bay United.
This Western Suburbs 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
Western Suburbs's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs
Western Suburbs will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 New Zealand Central League victory over Wellington Phoenix Reserves on August 9. In that match, Western Suburbs recorded 41% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 59% | 0 (1) | - | 26 |
Western Suburbs | 41% | 0 (8) | - | 38 |
Island Bay United's Last Match – Petone FC vs Island Bay United
After suffering a 0-5 New Zealand Central League loss to Petone FC, Island Bay United must win to get back on track. In that match, Island Bay United had 32% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petone FC | 68% | 0 (9) | - | 58 |
Island Bay United | 32% | 0 (3) | - | 24 |
Western Suburbs vs Island Bay United Stats
Key Stats
| Western Suburbs | Island Bay United | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 1.65 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 3.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Western Suburbs are averaging 3.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Island Bay United average 1.8 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.