Auckland FC vs Macarthur FC predictions, Mar 20, 2026

Australian A-League, on Friday,

Auckland

Macarthur

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Auckland FC is set to host Macarthur FC on March 20, 2026, in a promising Australian A-League encounter at their home ground. Currently, Auckland FC is demonstrating solid form, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches. Their attacking prowess will likely be a focal point, as they aim to capitalize on Macarthur FC’s struggles.

In stark contrast, Macarthur FC is enduring a challenging period, with no wins in their last 5 outings. This lack of momentum could impact their confidence and strategy, making it difficult to establish a cohesive game plan against a resurgent Auckland side.

Bookmaker odds favor the home team significantly at 1.55, suggesting a strong expectation of an Auckland victory. The model prediction further supports this outlook, assigning a 61.4% probability of a home win, with a predicted final score of 2:1.

Tactically, Auckland FC will likely look to exploit Macarthur’s defensive vulnerabilities, while the visitors must find a way to stabilize their performance if they hope to turn the tide. As always in soccer, while trends and statistics provide insights, unpredictability remains a core element of the game, ensuring an intriguing clash ahead.

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Auckland
59.6%
Draw
22.3%
Macarthur
18.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of Australian A-League Auckland FC: 22.28% Macarthur FC: 2.46%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.62 3.95 4.95
MarathonBet 1.61 4.34 5.37
WilliamHill 1.57 4 4.8
Pinnacle 1.58 4.36 5.26

Latest Results

07.03.26 Auckland FC – Perth Glory – 2:2
27.02.26 Auckland FC – Melbourne City – 3:0
20.02.26 Wellington Phoenix – Auckland FC – 0:5
17.02.26 Sydney FC – Auckland FC – 1:1
06.02.26 Auckland FC – Sydney FC – 1:0
04.03.26 Macarthur FC – Central Coast Mariners – 1:3
28.02.26 Macarthur FC – Western Sydney Wanderers – 0:4
22.02.26 Newcastle Jets – Macarthur FC – 1:0
19.02.26 Macarthur FC – Bangkok United – 2:2
12.02.26 Bangkok United – Macarthur FC – 2:0

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 7).
  • Auckland is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Macarthur has been on a rough run of results (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Macarthur may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Auckland is seen as the favorite.
  • We predict that Auckland will win today’s game, with odds of 1.57.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Auckland won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:2. (average 1.3:0.7).
  • Including home match between the teams, Auckland won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    05.01.26 Macarthur FC – Auckland FC – 1:1
    31.01.25 Auckland FC – Macarthur FC – 2:1
    24.11.24 Macarthur FC – Auckland FC – 0:1

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Newcastle Jets 20 13 1 6 43:30 13 40
    2 Auckland FC 20 10 6 4 34:20 14 36
    3 Sydney FC 20 10 3 7 28:20 8 33
    4 Adelaide United 21 9 5 7 35:30 5 32
    5 Melbourne Victory 20 8 5 7 30:26 4 29
    6 Central Coast Mariners 20 7 6 7 28:28 0 27
    7 Macarthur FC 20 6 7 7 25:31 -6 25
    8 Brisbane Roar 21 6 6 9 21:27 -6 24
    9 Wellington Phoenix 21 6 6 9 31:40 -9 24
    10 Melbourne City 19 5 7 7 20:27 -7 22
    11 Perth Glory 21 6 4 11 24:34 -10 22
    12 WS Wanderers 21 5 6 10 24:30 -6 21

    Australian A-League Outrights

    1. Newcastle Jets: 3.25 (25.71%)

    2. Auckland FC: 3.75 (22.28%)

    3. Sydney FC: 5 (16.71%)

    4. Melbourne Victory: 7 (11.94%)

    5. Adelaide Utd: 12 (6.96%)

    6. Melbourne City: 17 (4.92%)

    7. Central Coast: 19 (4.4%)

    8. Macarthur FC: 34 (2.46%)

    9. Brisbane Roar: 50 (1.67%)

    10. Perth Glory: 65 (1.29%)

    11. Western Sydney Wanderers: 100 (0.84%)

    12. Wellington Phoenix: 100 (0.84%)

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