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Wellington Phoenix and Macarthur will trade tackles in an Australian A-League round-eight clash on Saturday (December 14th). The game will be played at Sky Stadium.
The hosts will be looking to bounce back from the 2-1 defeat they suffered away to fellow New Zealanders Auckland FC last weekend. Isaac Hughes scored an unfortunate own goal in the 31st minute while Nando Pijnaker doubled Auckland's lead with 20 minutes to go. Kosta Barbarouses halved the deficit in the 82nd minute.
Macarthur FC, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a goalless draw away to Western United.
The stalemate left the Bulls in eighth spot in the table, having garnered eight points from seven games. Wellington Phoenix are fifth on 10 points.
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Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wellington Phoenix have seven wins from 12 head-to-head games. Macarthur were victorious on three occasions while two games ended in stalemates.
- Their most recent clash came in April 2024 when Wellington Phoenix claimed a 3-0 home win.
- Five of the last six head-to-head games have produced three goals or more.
- Wellington Phoenix have won five of the last six head-to-head games (one loss).
- Five of Macarthur's seven league games this season have seen both sides find the back of the net and also produced three goals or more.
- Five of Wellington Phoenix's seven competitive games this term have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Macarthur have won just one of their last six league games (three losses).
Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur Prediction
Wellington Phoenix have won just one of three home games they have played in the league this season. That win came in their most recent fixture in front of their fans and Giancarlo Italiano's side will look to build on this. Furthermore, they have won the last four head-to-head games on the bounce.
Macarthur have not been at their best this season. The Bulls made it to the playoffs last season but their form at the start of this campaign does not suggest they can match this feat. Nevertheless, they are just one point behind the top six, having played one game more than the teams ahead of them.
We are backing the home side to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Wellington Phoenix 2-1 Macarthur
Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Wellington Phoenix to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
