Our Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Petone FC Prediction: 2-1
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Petone FC in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 4, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Petone 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
Wellington Phoenix Reserves's Last Match – Western Suburbs vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Wellington Phoenix Reserves will seek to keep their streak alive after a 7-2 New Zealand Football Championship victory over Western Suburbs on December 7. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves saw 65% of the ball and 15 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Suburbs | 35% | 0 (5) | - | 45 |
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 65% | 0 (15) | - | 61 |
Petone FC's Last Match – Petone FC vs Upper Hutt City
Petone FC will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 New Zealand Central League defeat against Upper Hutt City on March 28. In that match, Petone FC controlled 71% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petone FC | 71% | 0 (1) | - | 38 |
Upper Hutt City | 29% | 0 (2) | - | 20 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Petone FC Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Petone FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix Reserves are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Petone FC average 1.8 scored and 2.4 conceded per game.