Wellington Phoenix vs Western United Prediction and Betting Tips | 20th October 2024
Wellington Phoenix will entertain Western United at Sky Stadium in the A-League on Saturday. The hosts will be in search of their first win against the visitors in five clashes.
Wellington Phoenix vs Western United Preview
Wellington Phoenix wrapped up their previous campaign with a 2-1 defeat against Melbourne Victory but maintained their second spot in the regular season. In fact, they finished two points behind premiership winners Central Coast Mariners but were knocked out in the semi-finals of the Final Series.
The Nix are yet to win the premiership or the championship. We are unsure of their objectives for this campaign but we expect to see a similar push as in the previous campaign in an effort to eventually make history. Wellington Phoenix boast three wins against the visitors in their last three clashes, scoring six goals without conceding.
Western United lost their final league game last season against Melbourne City (1-0). They later suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle Jets in the Australia Cup. The visitors played four friendly matches in the off-season, winning one, drawing one and losing two. It means they have won once in their last six matches in all competitions.
The Melbourne-based club have won the A-League championship once in 2022. Last season, they finished second from bottom in the 11th spot. It was a poor campaign and we expect the side to aim for a better performance this term. Western United have reinforced the outfit through the arrival of nine new players.
Wellington Phoenix vs Western United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wellington Phoenix have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches against Western United.
- Wellington Phoenix have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home against Western United.
- Wellington Phoenix have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Western United have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Wellington Phoenix have won once and lost four times in their last five matches while Western United have won once, drawn once and lost thrice. Form Guide: Wellington Phoenix – L-L-W-L-L, Western United – W-L-D-L-L.
Wellington Phoenix vs Western United Prediction
Wellington Phoenix will be keen to extend their winning run against the visitors to four matches in a row in all competitions.
Western United have won once against the hosts at the Sky Stadium, dating back to 2019. Fresh from the holidays, will they be able to replicate that?
Wellington Phoenix are expected to prevail based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Wellington Phoenix 3-1 Western United
Wellington Phoenix vs Western United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Wellington Phoenix to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Wellington Phoenix to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Western United to score - Yes