Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland - A-League Men Match
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Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland Preview: A-League Men Clash
Wellington Phoenix will host Auckland at Westpac Stadium on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 09:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting A-League Men encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Wellington Phoenix head into this game in strong form, collecting 2 wins from their last 3 outings.
Auckland recent form shows 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 3 games.
Head-to-Head Record
Auckland have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 5 of the last 5 encounters compared to Wellington Phoenix's 0 wins. With 0 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Wellington Phoenix are expected to line up in a 4-4-1-1 formation, while Auckland will likely deploy a 4-4-2 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
M. McOrist will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 09:00 UTC
- Venue: Westpac Stadium
- Competition: A-League Men
- Wellington Phoenix Position: 9th (14 pts)
- Auckland Position: 1st (21 pts)
- H2H Record (Last 5): Wellington Phoenix 0W - 0D - 5W Auckland
- Referee: M. McOrist
