Wellington Phoenix vs WS Wanderers prediction, H2H and probable lineups - March 29, 2025
Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
One of the matches in the 24th round of the Australian Championship will be played on Saturday at Sky Stadium, where the local Wellington Phoenix will host WS Wanderers. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this clash with good odds.
Match Preview
Wellington Phoenix finished last season in the A-League on a high note, securing second place in the table and reaching the playoff semi-finals. However, the team couldn't make it to the final, losing to Melbourne Victory. Unlike the past championship, the current season is proving to be much tougher for the New Zealanders.
Currently, Phoenix is in 11th position, trailing the playoff zone by a whopping 13 points. In the last round, the team once again failed to secure a result, drawing 1-1 away against Sydney FC. Nonetheless, this draw ended a streak of four losses. At home, Phoenix also struggles with consistency, managing only two wins in 10 matches.
Western Sydney Wanderers finished last season in seventh place, just missing out on the playoffs—they were two points short of breaking into the top six. In the current championship, the Wanderers are in third place, ahead of close pursuers like Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory, and Adelaide United by just a few points.
In the last round of the Australian A-League, the team played a home match against Melbourne Victory and secured an impressive 4-2 win. Over the last four games, Western Sydney Wanderers have shown excellent form, with four wins and remaining unbeaten in six matches (five wins and one draw).
Probable Lineups
- Wellington Phoenix: Kelly-Heald - Sutton, Hughes, Wootton, Sheridan, Payne - Ishige, Nagasawa, Retre, Brook-Smith – Barbarouses
- WS Wanderers: Thomas - Clisby, Jong, Bountyg, Pantazopoulos - Milanovic, Priestman, Pelekanos, Kraev - Sapsford, Borrello
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first round, WS Wanderers defeated the opponent 4-1
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet hit in two out of five matches
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet hit in two out of five encounters
Prediction
Bookmakers are understandably siding with the visitors, offering odds of 1.87 for a WS Wanderers victory. We believe the Wanderers will continue their winning streak, and our bet is on "WS Wanderers to Win."
