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As the Wellington Phoenix gear up to host Western Sydney Wanderers on April 18, 2026, both teams are approaching this clash from contrasting recent performances. The Phoenix have managed to secure victories in three of their last five matches, indicating a solid run of form that highlights their attacking prowess and resilience at home. They will look to leverage this momentum and their familiarity with the Wellington venue to assert dominance.
In stark contrast, the Western Sydney Wanderers are struggling, having failed to win any of their last five outings. This poor form raises concerns about their defensive organization and ability to convert chances into goals, putting additional pressure on the squad.
Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, there appears to be little separating the teams, with odds of 2.5 for a home win and 2.52 for an away win reflecting the tight contest expected. The model prediction gives a narrow edge to a draw, forecasting a 1:1 final score, suggesting that while both teams have their strengths, the match may ultimately reflect their recent inconsistencies. With critical tactical adjustments needed, neither side can afford to underestimate the other in this pivotal encounter.
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| Wellington 38.1% |
Draw 25% |
Western Sydney 36.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Australian A-League Wellington Phoenix: 0.83%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.48 | 3.91 | 2.64 | |
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2.48 | 3.7 | 2.52 | |
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2.53 | 3.87 | 2.62 | |
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2.45 | 3.6 | 2.5 | |
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2.48 | 3.96 | 2.53 |
Latest Results
| 12.04.26 Melbourne City – Wellington Phoenix – 2:0 05.04.26 Melbourne Victory – Wellington Phoenix – 0:1 21.03.26 Brisbane Roar – Wellington Phoenix – 1:2 13.03.26 Wellington Phoenix – Perth Glory – 2:0 06.03.26 Adelaide United – Wellington Phoenix – 1:1 |
11.04.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Sydney FC – 0:2 04.04.26 Melbourne City – Western Sydney Wanderers – 3:0 20.03.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Adelaide United – 2:4 13.03.26 Brisbane Roar – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2:2 07.03.26 Newcastle Jets – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.02.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Wellington Phoenix – 2:2 29.03.25 Wellington Phoenix – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2:2 22.12.24 Western Sydney Wanderers – Wellington Phoenix – 4:1 22.12.23 Wellington Phoenix – Western Sydney Wanderers – 2:0 22.10.23 Western Sydney Wanderers – Wellington Phoenix – 0:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Newcastle Jets ✔ | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 49:37 | 12 | 44 |
| 2 | Auckland FC | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 40:26 | 14 | 41 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 31:23 | 8 | 37 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41:34 | 7 | 37 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 40:31 | 9 | 36 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 29:29 | 0 | 35 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 32:41 | -9 | 31 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 34:43 | -9 | 30 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 34:38 | -4 | 29 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 30:38 | -8 | 27 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24:31 | -7 | 26 |
| 12 | WS Wanderers | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 26:39 | -13 | 21 |
Australian A-League Outrights
1. Newcastle Jets: 2.02 (32.87%)
2. Auckland FC: 2.48 (26.72%)
3. Melbourne Victory: 6 (11.04%)
4. Sydney FC: 7 (9.47%)
5. Adelaide Utd: 7 (9.47%)
6. Melbourne City: 8 (8.28%)
7. Wellington Phoenix: 80 (0.83%)
8. Central Coast: 100 (0.66%)
9. Macarthur FC: 100 (0.66%)
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