Our Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix Prediction: 1-1
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Friday February 13, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix 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
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Melbourne City
Western Sydney Wanderers will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Australia A-League draw with Melbourne City on February 7. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers controlled 58% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Sydney Wanderers | 58% | 6 (4) | 1.3 | 53 |
Melbourne City | 42% | 6 (3) | 1.66 | 51 |
Wellington Phoenix's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory
Wellington Phoenix will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 Australia A-League defeat at the hands of Melbourne Victory on February 6. In that match, Wellington Phoenix had 57% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wellington Phoenix | 57% | 4 (3) | 0.72 | 32 |
Melbourne Victory | 43% | 8 (6) | 1.08 | 45 |
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix Stats
Key Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Wellington Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Western Sydney Wanderers are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Wellington Phoenix average 1.8 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.
Western Sydney Wanderers 7-14
Wellington Phoenix 18-23
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers (4-4-2) : Lawrence Thomas, Phillip Cancar, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Jacob Farrell, Alex Gersbach, Steven Ugarkovic, Dylan Dean Scicluna, Angus Thurgate, Ryan Fraser, Kosta Barbarouses, Bozhidar Kraev
Wellington Phoenix (4-4-2) : Alby Kelly-Heald, Tim Payne, Bill Tuiloma, Isaac Hughes, Matt Sheridan, Sander Erik Kartum, Alex Rufer, Kazuki Nagasawa, Carlo Armiento, Eze Ifeanyi, Sarpreet Singh



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