Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar prediction and betting tips on February 6, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 18th round of the A-League, on February 6, 2025, Wellington Phoenix will face Brisbane Roar. Playing against the main outsider of the championship, the hosts will aim for victory.
Our prediction for the Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar match
"The Nix" earned just two points less than Central Coast Mariners last season. After that, they were eliminated in the semifinals of the playoffs, losing to Melbourne Victory in extra time. Brisbane, on the other hand, only collected thirty points, finishing in a modest ninth position.
Currently, under Ruben Zadkovich's guidance, Brisbane Roar won for the first time only on their thirteenth attempt, having previously secured just two draws. However, they suffered another minimal loss, 0-1, to Western Sydney. The New Zealand team is performing noticeably worse than last season, though they showed signs of improvement in the second half of January.
The hosts have an even goal record, averaging 1.14 goals scored and conceded per match. Brisbane Roar’s position at the bottom of the league table is justified: they score 1.14 goals per match but concede 2.21.
Key statistics and trends
- Wellington Phoenix has not lost three matches in a row.
- 43% of Wellington Phoenix matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.29.
- Brisbane Roar has lost eleven times in the championship.
- 50% of Brisbane Roar's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.36.
Possible line-ups
Wellington Phoenix (possible line-up): Kelly-Hild – Sutton, Wootton, Hughes, Piper – Walker, Retre, Sheridan, Isige – Nagasawa, Barbarouses.
Brisbane Roar (possible line-up): Freek – Zabala, Bility, Harrington, Gilroy – O'Shea, Klein, Yelachich, Hor, Halloran – Zimarino.
Head-to-Head matches
The Phoenix have won five of the last eleven encounters, with only one defeat.
Free prediction for the Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar match
The hosts are far from ideal, but with such an opponent at home, they must play for a win. To be on the safe side, the “zero” handicap (odds – 1.61) is a good option.
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