Our Napier City Rovers vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves Prediction: 1-1
Napier City Rovers vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 26, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Napier City Rovers 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
Napier City Rovers's Last Match – Wellington Olympic vs Napier City Rovers
Napier City Rovers will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 New Zealand Central League victory over Wellington Olympic on April 4. In that match, Napier City Rovers recorded 45% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wellington Olympic | 55% | 0 (2) | - | 59 |
Napier City Rovers | 45% | 0 (8) | - | 32 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves's Last Match – Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Wellington Phoenix Reserves will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 New Zealand Central League victory over Waterside Karori, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves saw 58% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterside Karori | 42% | 0 (1) | - | 32 |
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
Napier City Rovers vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves Stats
Key Stats
| Napier City Rovers | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.36 | Defence Strength | 0.54 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Napier City Rovers are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Wellington Phoenix Reserves average 1.8 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.