Western United vs Wellington Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 17th February 2023
Kick-Off: 4:45 UK, 5:45 CET
Venue: York Park
TV: BT Sport

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Western United vs Wellington: Top Free Betting Tips

Wellington Phoenix is set to make the consecutive third trip to A-League for the next fixture against Western United on Friday, 17 February. Both teams have suffered back-to-back defeats in recent league games ahead of this duel.

Match Result Prediction: Draw

Wellington Phoenix has featured a dominant display in the visiting H2Hs against Western United but the Nix are winless in the last three games, losing twice. Western United have also registered only one victory in the last seven outings, losing three of them. The hosts also faced a defeat in the previous meeting at home, however, ending two of the last four in draws. Based on the given stats, we predict equal competition here and expect the teams to share the points at the end.  

Both Teams to Score Prediction: Yes

Western United’s front line has led the team to the scoreboard in four of the last five meetings. The hosts have also conceded goals in four of those duels. In opposition, Wellington Phoenix has not missed the target in any of the away outings this season, despite winning only two of the seven. Three of the last four H2H meetings of these teams have also featured both teams scoring at the same time. Therefore, we can expect a BTTS pattern to be witnessed in this game.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-1 Draw

Wellington Phoenix has found it difficult to score more than one goal in recent away games, with only one goal scored in each of the last five games. In contrast, Western United have scored at least two goals in four of their last five home games. The hosts have also only conceded five goals in those games, keeping two clean sheets. Therefore, we can anticipate a game with a low scoreline, likely ending in a 1-1 draw.

Western United vs Wellington: Form, Recent Games, and News

Western United Preview

Western United couldn’t defend their 2-0 lead against Adelaide United and lost three goals in a duration of fewer than twenty minutes to feature a 2-3 defeat. The team has a total of only four wins and four draws in 16 games and is sent to the second-last position. There is no fitness or suspension issue in the team coming into this game.

Wellington Preview

The Nix also failed to hold their lead of one goal and witnessed a 2-1 defeat at the home of Macarthur in the last game. Having a total of five wins and six draws, Wellington  Phoenix stand in the middle of the points table. Central midfielder Clayton Lewis will not be present in this game due to a fractured kneecap.

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FAQs regarding Western United vs Wellington

Who is the Western United player to watch? Aleksandar Prijovic.
Who is the Wellington player to watch? Oskar Zawada.
Who won the last Head to the Head fixture? 3-2 to Western United.