Our Wanaka AFC vs Nelson Suburbs Prediction: 2-1
Wanaka AFC vs Nelson Suburbs in the New Zealand Southern League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Wanaka AFC vs Nelson Suburbs 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
Wanaka AFC's Last Match – Nomads United vs Wanaka AFC
Wanaka AFC will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 New Zealand Southern League defeat against Nomads United on August 9. In that match, Wanaka AFC controlled 52% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nomads United | 48% | 0 (10) | - | 68 |
Wanaka AFC | 52% | 0 (3) | - | 24 |
Nelson Suburbs's Last Match – Nelson Suburbs vs Coastal Spirit
Nelson Suburbs will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 New Zealand Southern League success over Coastal Spirit on August 10. In that match, Nelson Suburbs had 47% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nelson Suburbs | 47% | 0 (6) | - | 52 |
Coastal Spirit | 53% | 0 (1) | - | 58 |
Wanaka AFC vs Nelson Suburbs Stats
Key Stats
| Wanaka AFC | Nelson Suburbs | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.72 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wanaka AFC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 3.1 conceded per match, while Nelson Suburbs average 2.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.