Our Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Birkenhead United Prediction: 2-2
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Birkenhead United in the New Zealand Football Championship is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 29, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Birkenhead United 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
Wellington Phoenix Reserves's Last Match – Auckland City vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Wellington Phoenix Reserves must win to recover from their recent 0-2 New Zealand Football Championship defeat against Auckland City on November 22 and regain momentum. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves controlled 40% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Auckland City | 60% | 0 (8) | - | 35 |
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 40% | 0 (1) | - | 23 |
Birkenhead United's Last Match – Birkenhead United vs Miramar Rangers
Birkenhead United will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-4 New Zealand Football Championship loss to Miramar Rangers on November 23. In that match, Birkenhead United recorded 47% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birkenhead United | 47% | 0 (2) | - | 68 |
Miramar Rangers | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 47 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Birkenhead United Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Birkenhead United | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.3 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix Reserves are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Birkenhead United average 1.4 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.