Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Preview & Tips - Auckland tipped to extend perfect run against Phoenix
- Auckland FC have won all five of their previous matches against Phoenix
- Both sides have scored in their last four meetings
- Preview, stats & head to head
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Logan Rogerson of Auckland FC (Getty Images)
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Preview & Tips
Wellington Phoenix are aiming to end a four-game winless run that has seen them slide down the ladder and into 10th place.
Auckland FC took a point from Sydney FC in their match in midweek as they extended their unbeaten run in the league to two matches.
- Auckland FC have won all five of their previous matches against Phoenix
- Auckland FC have the second best away record in the league (W4, D3, L2)
- The last four matches involving the sides has seen both teams score
Head To Head
The sides have met five times in total, with Auckland FC winning all five of their meetings.
Wellington Phoenix Form
Wellington Phoenix have not been good enough this season, with just five of their opening 17 matches ending in victory.
Across their last four, they have lost to Newcastle Jets and Melbourne Victory, while they have drawn with Melbourne City and WS Wanderers. Dropping 10 points across their last four outings has seen Phoenix slip four points behind Melbourne Victory in sixth as their hopes of securing a playoff spot have taken a blow.
While they will relish the chance to take points from Auckland FC in their clash, I predict that they will really struggle against their opponents. I do back them to score as they have done in each of their last 12, but I do not foresee the home side notching the points.
Auckland FC Form
Auckland FC took four points from their double-header with Sydney FC across the last two weeks, with a win over their opponents at home followed by a 1-1 draw on the road in midweek.
Eight wins in their opening 17 is a fairly good return, but they have fallen behind a Newcastle Jets side in inspired form. With the gap between second-placed Auckland FC and top side Newcastle Jets standing at four points, the former have to get a win this week.
While I predict that Auckland FC will fail to keep a clean sheet for the fifth time in their last six, I believe they will take all three points as they make it three without defeat in the league.
Verdict
I am backing Auckland FC to take all three points despite failing to keep a clean sheet against their struggling opponents.
Away Win & BTTS Yes
Match Result & Both Teams To Score
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