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Predictions and Tips
The A-League clash at Mars Stadium on Saturday sees hosts Western United fighting it out with Auckland FC.
To see all of our predictions, user poll & stats for Western United v Auckland FC, scroll down - as well as the best betting odds.
📊 Form Guide

Western United
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Western United will be looking for a repeat result of the 1-0 A-League triumph vs Sydney FC.
In that game, Western United managed 49% possession and 15 attempts on goal with 4 on target. The only player to score for Western United was Matthew Grimaldi (4'). At the other end, Sydney FC got 14 shots at goal with 3 of them on target.
It’s been a rare occasion in recent games that Western United haven’t conceded. The reality is that Western United have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 games, leaking 8 goals during that time. We shall soon find out if that trend will be continued on in this game.
Auckland FC
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Auckland FC go into this encounter after a 1-0 A-League win to beat Perth Glory in their last match.
In that game, Auckland FC had 61% possession and 28 shots at goal with 5 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Auckland FC was Marlee François (62'). For their opponents, Perth Glory got 4 attempts on goal with 0 of them on target.
Over the course of their last 6 outings, Auckland FC have bagged a total of 10 goals. Auckland FC have also scored in every single one of those games. During that period, their defenders have seen 5 goals scored by their opponents.
👥 Head to head
The last league match between these clubs was A-League match day 19 on 15/02/2025 and the score finished Western United 0-2 Auckland FC.
On that occasion, Western United managed 63% possession and 10 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target.
At the other end, Auckland FC had 11 attempts at goal with 2 on target. Guillermo May (44') and Max Mata (45') scored.
The match was refereed by Tim Danaskos.
🗞️ Team News: Western United
Tate Russell (Hamstring injury) and Hiroshi Ibusuki (Calf injury) won’t be available for Western United gaffer John Aloisi.
✨ Prediction
Our assessment is that Auckland FC have enough to find the net against this Western United team, however that possibly won’t be enough to avoid defeat.
We’re predicting a 2-1 victory for Western United at the end of this one. Could easily see this go either way.
Peter Guest, 07:04 03/05/2025
📊 Poll: Who Will Win?

🏟️ Team Focus:
Western United
Formed: 2018
Stadium: Mars Stadium (11,000)
Captain: Ben Garuccio
Chairman: Jason Sourasis
Manager: John Aloisi
Competitions: A-League position 3
🔑 Key Man: Rhys Bozinovski
Typically deployed in the Central Defensive Midfielder position, Rhys Bozinovski was born in Australia. Having played his first senior match for Western United in the 2021 - 2022 season, the goalscoring Midfielder has netted 5 league goals in the A-League 2024 - 2025 season so far coming from a total of 25 appearances.
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 53 | WDDWW |
2 |
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26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 48 | WWWDD |
3 |
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25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 44 | WWLLW |
4 |
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25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 43 | DDWDW |
5 |
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25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 42 | LWWLW |
6 |
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26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 38 | LLWDD |
7 |
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26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 37 | LWDWL |
8 |
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25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 33 | WDWDL |
9 |
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25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | -1 | 29 | DLWLL |
10 |
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26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | -22 | 26 | WLLDL |
11 |
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25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | -14 | 24 | DWLLL |
12 |
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26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -19 | 21 | LWDWW |
13 |
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25 | 3 | 5 | 17 | -36 | 14 | LLLWL |
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Adelaide United |
Western United |
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Auckland FC |
Western United |
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Sydney FC |
Brisbane Roar |
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Western United |
Western Sydney Wanderers |
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Western United |
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Perth Glory |
Western United |
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Auckland FC |
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Perth Glory |
Melbourne Victory |
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Auckland FC |
Sydney FC |
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Auckland FC |
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Western Sydney Wanderers |
Brisbane Roar |
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Sydney FC |
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Perth Glory |
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Wellington Phoenix |
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Adelaide United |
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Auckland FC |
Western United |
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Central Coast Mariners |
Melbourne Victory |
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Sydney FC |
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Brisbane Roar |
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Auckland FC |
Newcastle United Jets |
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Western Sydney Wanderers |
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Auckland FC |
Goals scored | 1.6 |
Goals conceded | 1 |
Time first goal scored | 22 |
Time first goal conceded | 44 |
Yellow cards | 1.4 |
Red cards | 0 |
Subs used | 4.1 |
Biggest victory | 4-1 |
Biggest defeat | 3-1 |
Goals scored | 1.8 |
Goals conceded | 0.8 |
Time first goal scored | 51 |
Time first goal conceded | 28 |
Yellow cards | 1.9 |
Red cards | 0.2 |
Subs used | 4.7 |
Biggest victory | 4-1 |
Biggest defeat | 1-0 |
Noah Botić | 14 |
Hiroshi Ibusuki | 10 |
Rhys Bozinovski | 5 |
Matthew Grimaldi | 5 |
Riku Danzaki | 4 |
Guillermo May | 9 |
Neyder Moreno | 9 |
Logan Rogerson | 7 |
Nando Pijnaker | 4 |
Jake Brimmer | 3 |
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Melbourne City |
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Western United |
Melbourne Victory |
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Auckland FC |
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Melbourne Victory |
