Our Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs Prediction: 1-2
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs 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 – Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix Reserves
Wellington Phoenix Reserves must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 New Zealand Central League victory over Waterside Karori in their last outing. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves had 58% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Waterside Karori | 42% | 0 (1) | - | 32 |
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
Western Suburbs's Last Match – Western Suburbs vs Wellington Olympic
Western Suburbs must win to recover from their recent 0-1 New Zealand Central League defeat against Wellington Olympic on April 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Western Suburbs recorded 52% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Western Suburbs | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 34 |
Wellington Olympic | 48% | 0 (5) | - | 45 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Western Suburbs | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 0.45 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix Reserves are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Western Suburbs average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.