Leo Peterson
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Wellington Phoenix
Macarthur FC
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In the 8th round of the Australian A-League, Wellington Phoenix will host Macarthur. The match is scheduled for December 14 at 05:00 CET.
Preview
The home team has accumulated 10 points this season, a solid result. They’ve played 6 matches so far, securing 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. With these results, Phoenix sits in 5th place in the standings.
In their most recent match, Wellington suffered a 1-2 away defeat to league leaders Auckland, marking their first away loss this season. Previously, they had claimed two impressive victories on the road, beating Melbourne Victory 1-0 and Central Coast Mariners 3-0.
Macarthur, on the other hand, has played 7 matches, recording 2 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. With 8 points, the team is currently 8th in the table. Their away form has been inconsistent, with only 4 points earned from 3 games. However, it’s still a relatively small sample size for definitive conclusions.
The Bulls enter this match winless in their last three games. The streak began with a narrow 0-1 loss to Auckland, followed by a high-scoring 4-4 draw against Brisbane Roar. On December 7, Macarthur played out a goalless draw against Western United.
Head-to-head
In the A-League, Macarthur hasn’t beaten Wellington since 2023. Currently, Phoenix boasts a four-match winning streak in this matchup. The most recent encounter ended 3-0 in favor of Wellington. Notably, Phoenix kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 meetings.
Stats and facts
- Wellington's defense has conceded just 5 goals, making it the third-best in the league.
- The hosts are among the league’s lowest-scoring teams, with only 8 goals.
- Macarthur is the league’s highest-scoring team, with 14 goals to their name.
Prediction
Wellington is considered a slight favorite by bookmakers, with odds of 2.26 for a home win, while Macarthur’s victory is priced at 3.05.
Phoenix has performed well against this opponent, especially at home, where they’ve secured three convincing wins, each by a margin of more than one goal. Although draws are rare in their encounters, for added security, a bet on Wellington to win with a handicap of 0 (at 1.64 odds) is recommended.
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