A-League· Regular Season - 25· Sky Stadium
Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers2-1
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Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 18 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Wellington Phoenix +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 86% | 1.16 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Western Sydney Wanderers +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 79% | 1.27 | - |
| 1XWellington Phoenix or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| X2Western Sydney Wanderers or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.13 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.30 | - |
| 1Wellington Phoenix to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| 2Western Sydney Wanderers to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Wellington Phoenix -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 21% | 4.76 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Western Sydney Wanderers -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 14% | 7.17 | - |
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers preview & analysis
Match preview
Wellington Phoenix host Western Sydney Wanderers in the A-League (Regular Season - 25) at Sky Stadium on Saturday, 18 April 2026, with kick-off at 05:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Wellington Phoenix arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 4 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 3. Most recently they lost to Melbourne City 0-2 away. They're 8th in the table with 33 points from 26 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Wellington Phoenix have won 1, Western Sydney Wanderers have won 2 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Wellington Phoenix narrow favourites: Wellington Phoenix 38%, draw 32%, Western Sydney Wanderers 30%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.5 - 1.3 in expected goals), with 53% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Wellington Phoenix- 12 AprAMelbourne City0-2
- 5 AprAMelbourne Victory1-0
- 21 MarABrisbane Roar2-1
- 14 MarHPerth Glory2-0
Western Sydney WanderersHead to head
A-League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Newcastle Jets | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 | +16 | 48 |
| 2 |  Adelaide United | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | +10 | 43 |
| 3 |  Auckland | 26 | 11 | 9 | 6 | +13 | 42 |
| 4 |  Melbourne Victory | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | +11 | 40 |
| 5 |  Sydney | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | +8 | 39 |
| 6 |  Melbourne City | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 38 |
| 7 |  Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | -12 | 33 |
| 9 |  Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | -7 | 32 |
| 10 |  Perth Glory | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | -7 | 31 |
| 11 |  Brisbane Roar | 26 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -9 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -16 | 21 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
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Wellington Phoenix are favourites. Our model gives Wellington Phoenix a 38% chance of winning, Western Sydney Wanderers 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers kick off?
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Wellington Phoenix vs Western Sydney Wanderers kicks off at 05:00 UTC on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Sky Stadium, Wellington.
