Our Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC Prediction: 1-2
Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 22, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
This Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC 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's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC
Wellington Phoenix will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Australia A-League loss against Auckland FC on November 8. In that match, Wellington Phoenix recorded 60% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix | 60% | 12 (3) | 0.97 | 73 |
 Auckland FC | 40% | 7 (5) | 2.7 | 29 |
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Macarthur FC
Macarthur FC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 Australia A-League defeat against Sydney FC on November 9. In that match, Macarthur FC recorded 43% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 57% | 14 (7) | 1.33 | 44 |
 Macarthur FC | 43% | 9 (3) | 0.61 | 46 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Macarthur FC average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Wellington Phoenix 10-13
Macarthur FC 12-12
What are the odds for this match?
Wellington Phoenix to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.3
Macarthur FC to win: @2.625
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix (4-2-2-2) : Joshua Oluwayemi, Matt Sheridan, Manjrekar James, Isaac Hughes, Lukas Kelly-Heald, Kazuki Nagasawa, Alex Rufer, Ramy Najjarine, Carlo Armiento, Eze Ifeanyi, Fin Conchie
Macarthur FC (3-4-1-2) : Filip Kurto, Callum Talbot, Tomislav Uskok, Matthew Jurman, Sime Grzan, Liam Rose, Luke Brattan, Harry Politidis, Anthony Caceres, Rafael Duran Martinez, Ji Dong Won
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