Our Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves Prediction: 1-3
Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 02:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
This Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves 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 – Miramar Rangers vs Waterside Karori
Waterside Karori will hope to recover from their recent 1-8 New Zealand Central League setback against Miramar Rangers on August 23. In that match, Waterside Karori recorded 41% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miramar Rangers | 59% | 0 (20) | - | 56 |
Waterside Karori | 41% | 0 (2) | - | 32 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs North Wellington AFC
Wellington Phoenix Reserves must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 New Zealand Central League draw against North Wellington AFC on August 23. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves saw 65% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 65% | 0 (3) | - | 36 |
North Wellington AFC | 35% | 0 (1) | - | 22 |
Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves Stats
Key Stats
| Waterside Karori | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.4 | Defence Strength | 0.65 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterside Karori are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 4.5 conceded per match, while Wellington Phoenix Reserves average 1.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.