Our Birkenhead United vs Wellington Olympic Prediction: 3-2
Birkenhead United vs Wellington Olympic in the New Zealand Football Championship is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 26, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-2 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Birkenhead United vs Wellington Olympic 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
Birkenhead United's Last Match – Western Suburbs vs Birkenhead United
Birkenhead United will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 New Zealand Football Championship defeat at the hands of Western Suburbs on October 19. In that match, Birkenhead United controlled 60% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Suburbs | 40% | 0 (7) | - | 51 |
Birkenhead United | 60% | 0 (7) | - | 86 |
Wellington Olympic's Last Match – Wellington Olympic vs Auckland City
Wellington Olympic will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 New Zealand Football Championship loss to Auckland City on October 18. In that match, Wellington Olympic recorded 47% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wellington Olympic | 47% | 0 (0) | - | 30 |
 Auckland City | 53% | 0 (1) | - | 28 |
Birkenhead United vs Wellington Olympic Stats
Key Stats
| Birkenhead United | Wellington Olympic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 1.55 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birkenhead United are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Wellington Olympic average 2.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.