Our Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs North Wellington AFC Prediction: 4-1
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs North Wellington AFC in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. We predict a 4-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs North Wellington AFC 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 – Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs
Wellington Phoenix Reserves will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 New Zealand Central League defeat at the hands of Western Suburbs on August 9. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves recorded 59% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 59% | 0 (1) | - | 26 |
Western Suburbs | 41% | 0 (8) | - | 38 |
North Wellington AFC's Last Match – Waterside Karori vs North Wellington AFC
North Wellington AFC must win to recover from their recent 0-6 New Zealand Central League defeat against Waterside Karori on August 9 and regain momentum. In that match, North Wellington AFC recorded 38% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterside Karori | 62% | 0 (7) | - | 30 |
North Wellington AFC | 38% | 0 (1) | - | 30 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs North Wellington AFC Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | North Wellington AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.87 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.78 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix Reserves are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while North Wellington AFC average 1.6 scored and 3.8 conceded per game.