Our Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs Prediction: 1-3
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs in the New Zealand Central League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. Expecting an open game, our correct score prediction is 1-3 for the away side, though a wager on over 2.5 goals also holds strong potential.
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 – Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Wellington Olympic
Wellington Phoenix Reserves will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 New Zealand Central League defeat at the hands of Western Suburbs on August 9. In that match, Wellington Phoenix Reserves recorded 59% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 63% | 0 (6) | - | 49 |
Wellington Olympic | 37% | 0 (11) | - | 39 |
Western Suburbs's Last Match – North Wellington AFC vs Western Suburbs
Determined to maintain their recent success, Western Suburbs must win following their 2-0 New Zealand Central League victory against Wellington Phoenix Reserves on August 9. In that match, Western Suburbs saw 41% of the ball and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
North Wellington AFC | 39% | 0 (5) | - | 81 |
Western Suburbs | 61% | 0 (15) | - | 104 |
Wellington Phoenix Reserves vs Western Suburbs Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix Reserves | Western Suburbs | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 3.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix Reserves are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Western Suburbs average 3.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.