Macarthur vs Auckland Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on January 5, 2026
A-League Men Australia
In the 17th round of the Australian A-League on January 5, 2026, Macarthur will face Auckland. The visitors, who started the season well, will try to secure another victory here.
Our Prediction for the Macarthur vs Auckland Match
The club from Campbelltown Stadium, the 2024 national cup winner, had a mediocre showing in the previous championship: finishing eighth in the regular season and missing out on the playoffs. However, as cup holders, the Australians advanced to the second Asian Champions League, where they topped their group, collecting thirteen points in six matches. Domestically, their start has been fairly expected, without surprises or failures. Notably, they managed to defeat their last two opponents, Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney.
The New Zealand representative made its debut in the A-League in 2024/2025. They immediately clinched the title, winning the Premiership, the regular season competition. However, things didn’t go as smoothly in the playoffs: starting at the semifinal stage, they lost to Melbourne Victory—1-0 and 0-2. Nevertheless, in the new championship, they again rose to the top, winning most of their matches. But in the latest round, they unexpectedly lost to the Jets.
Ji Dong-won and company score an average of 1.18 goals per match, conceding about the same. The visitors from the neighboring capital average one and a half goals scored and one conceded per match.
Macarthur vs Auckland: Key Stats and Trends
- Macarthur have won their last two matches
- 45% of Macarthur’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.36
- Auckland won four matches in a row before the last round
- 70% of Auckland’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Macarthur vs Auckland: Probable Starting Lineups
Macarthur (probable lineup): Kurto – Poltidis, German, Uskok, Talbot – Brettan, Randazzo, Oliveira, Vickery – Rose, Ji Dong-won
Auckland (probable lineup): Wood – de Vries, Gerdwood-Reich, Hall, Elliott – Randall, Verstraete, Brimmer, Rogerson – Cosgrove, Brook
Previous Matches: Macarthur vs Auckland
The debutant won both meetings last season.
Free Prediction for Macarthur vs Auckland
The visitors are given the edge. But their opponent is also strong – we recommend a neutral bet on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.70).
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