Our Waterside Karori vs Upper Hutt City Prediction: 2-2
Waterside Karori vs Upper Hutt City in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 4, 2026. A 2-2 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Waterside Karori vs Upper Hutt City 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 – Island Bay United vs Waterside Karori
After suffering a 0-4 New Zealand Central League loss to Island Bay United, Waterside Karori must win to get back on track. In that match, Waterside Karori saw 57% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Bay United | 43% | 0 (8) | - | 54 |
Waterside Karori | 57% | 0 (3) | - | 35 |
Upper Hutt City's Last Match – Petone FC vs Upper Hutt City
Upper Hutt City will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 New Zealand Central League triumph against Petone FC on March 28. In that match, Upper Hutt City had 29% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Petone FC | 71% | 0 (1) | - | 38 |
Upper Hutt City | 29% | 0 (2) | - | 20 |
Waterside Karori vs Upper Hutt City Stats
Key Stats
| Waterside Karori | Upper Hutt City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterside Karori are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 5.0 conceded per match, while Upper Hutt City average 1.3 scored and 2.6 conceded per game.