Our Petone FC vs Waterside Karori Prediction: 6-1
Petone FC vs Waterside Karori in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 03:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 6-1 for the match between Petone FC and Waterside Karori.
This Petone FC vs Waterside Karori 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
Petone FC's Last Match – Petone FC vs FC Western
Petone FC will aim to maintain their momentum following a 5-0 New Zealand Central League triumph against FC Western on April 11.
Waterside Karori's Last Match – Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Waterside Karori must win to recover from their recent 1-3 New Zealand Central League defeat against Wellington Phoenix Reserves on April 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Waterside Karori recorded 42% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterside Karori | 42% | 0 (1) | - | 32 |
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
Petone FC vs Waterside Karori Stats
Key Stats
| Petone FC | Waterside Karori | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.54 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.85 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Petone FC are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Waterside Karori average 1.1 scored and 4.9 conceded per game.