Our Waterside Karori vs Western Suburbs Prediction: 1-4
Waterside Karori vs Western Suburbs in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 03:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday July 19, 2025. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 1-4 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This Waterside Karori vs Western Suburbs 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
Waterside Karori will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 New Zealand Central League defeat against Island Bay United on July 12. In that match, Waterside Karori recorded 62% possession, firing 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Island Bay United | 38% | 0 (9) | - | 48 |
Waterside Karori | 62% | 0 (10) | - | 51 |
Western Suburbs's Last Match – Western Suburbs vs Wellington Olympic
Western Suburbs must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 New Zealand Central League draw against Wellington Olympic on July 12. In that match, Western Suburbs saw 55% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Suburbs | 55% | 0 (7) | - | 52 |
Wellington Olympic | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 33 |
Waterside Karori vs Western Suburbs Stats
Key Stats
| Waterside Karori | Western Suburbs | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.3 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 3.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Waterside Karori are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 3.7 conceded per match, while Western Suburbs average 3.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.