Our Birkenhead United vs Western Springs AFC Prediction: 2-2
Birkenhead United vs Western Springs AFC in the New Zealand Football Championship is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 7, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Birkenhead United vs Western Springs 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
Birkenhead United's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Birkenhead United
Birkenhead United will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 New Zealand Football Championship victory over Wellington Phoenix Reserves, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Birkenhead United had 47% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 53% | 0 (2) | - | 13 |
Birkenhead United | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 44 |
Western Springs AFC's Last Match – Western Springs AFC vs Auckland City
Western Springs AFC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 New Zealand Football Championship defeat against Auckland City on November 30. In that match, Western Springs AFC recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Springs AFC | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 47 |
Auckland City | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 41 |
Birkenhead United vs Western Springs AFC Stats
Key Stats
| Birkenhead United | Western Springs AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birkenhead United are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Western Springs AFC average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Auckland City