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 – Birkenhead United vs Miramar Rangers
After suffering a 1-4 New Zealand Football Championship loss to Miramar Rangers, Birkenhead United must win to get back on track. In that match, Birkenhead United had 47% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Birkenhead United | 47% | 0 (2) | - | 68 |
Miramar Rangers | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 47 |
Western Springs AFC's Last Match – Coastal Spirit vs Western Springs AFC
Western Springs AFC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 New Zealand Football Championship defeat against Coastal Spirit on November 23. In that match, Western Springs AFC recorded 57% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coastal Spirit | 43% | 0 (4) | - | 27 |
Western Springs AFC | 57% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
Birkenhead United vs Western Springs AFC Stats
Key Stats
| Birkenhead United | Western Springs AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 1.02 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.62 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Birkenhead United are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Western Springs AFC average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.