Our Waterside Karori vs North Wellington AFC Prediction: 3-2
Waterside Karori vs North Wellington AFC in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 03:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. We predict a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Waterside Karori vs North Wellington AFC 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
Waterside Karori's Last Match – Napier City Rovers vs Waterside Karori
Waterside Karori will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 6-0 New Zealand Central League victory over North Wellington AFC on August 9. In that match, Waterside Karori saw 62% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Napier City Rovers | 53% | 0 (10) | - | 72 |
Waterside Karori | 47% | 0 (2) | - | 31 |
North Wellington AFC's Last Match – North Wellington AFC vs Western Suburbs
North Wellington AFC will hope to recover from their recent 0-6 New Zealand Central League setback against Waterside Karori on August 9. In that match, North Wellington AFC had 38% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
North Wellington AFC | 39% | 0 (5) | - | 81 |
Western Suburbs | 61% | 0 (15) | - | 104 |
Waterside Karori vs North Wellington AFC Stats
Key Stats
| Waterside Karori | North Wellington AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 0.68 |
| 1.63 | Defence Strength | 1.89 |
| 0.3 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterside Karori are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 4.2 conceded per match, while North Wellington AFC average 1.8 scored and 3.4 conceded per game.