Go Media Stadium will host the upcoming match between Auckland and Macarthur on the 1st day of the new month. Neither side wants to drop points here, as the battle for the title intensifies. Where will the basket full of points go? Find out the answer according to Football Whispers’ experts and their Auckland vs Macarthur betting tips.
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Auckland vs Macarthur prediction: Another thrifty Auckland win
Key Stats
- Coach Steve Corica has a positive 5-1-3 record against this opponent.
- We saw under 0.5 Macarthur goals in the only official match between the two teams.
- Auckland have the best defensive record in the league, with only 11 goals conceded.
Correct score prediction: Auckland 1-0 Macarthur
The only official head-to-head resulted in a thrifty 1-0 Auckland win. We believe we will see more of the same this week, as the Bulls haven’t been very consistent with their display as of late. Surely, coach Corica will use this opportunity to cement his place at the top of the A-League table.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Corica
- HOME: 83/100 (1.83) – 53.7%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 24.3%
- AWAY: 31/10 (4.10) – 22.0%
*These Auckland vs Macarthur odds are subject to change
We highly recommend Under 0.5 Macarthur goals here. The odds behind our favourite Auckland vs Macarthur prediction are valued at 127/100 (2.27). This means it stands a whopping 44.05% chance of success.
In the meantime, you should also know that Auckland are the expected winners at Go Media Stadium. The odds behind a home team win are valued at 83/100 (1.83), which is a 53.7% win probability.
Last five H2Hs: History in the making
The graphics below will supply you with the most interesting things you need to learn about the Auckland vs Macarthur statistics.
Australia A-League 24/11/24
Macarthur FC
Auckland FC
Auckland team news and form: Auckland back on track
A series of mediocre results a few weeks ago cost Corica’s players the top of the table. However, the team did manage to get a couple of vital wins against key opponents, which is how Auckland got back on the top of the A-League table.
Predicted lineup: Paulsen (GK), Pijnaker, De Vries, Smith, Sakai, Rogerson, Verstraete, Brimmer, Randal, May & Mata
Australia A-League 01/02/25
W
Macarthur FC
1
Auckland FC
2
Australia A-League 26/01/25
W
Western Sydney Wanderers
0
Auckland FC
1
Australia A-League 22/01/25
D
Adelaide United
2
Auckland FC
2
Australia A-League 18/01/25
W
Melbourne City
0
Auckland FC
3
Australia A-League 11/01/25
L
Perth Glory
1
Auckland FC
0
Macarthur team news and form: Midfield trouble for Bulls
Coach Mile Sterjovski will have a hard time finding a suitable player to link the defense to the midfield. Key defensive midfielders Liam Rose and Kristian Popovic are both injured and will miss the match against in-form Auckland.
Predicted lineup: Kurto (GK), Uskok, Jurman, Scott, Adamson, Deli, Brattan, Jakolis, Hollman, Drew & Germain
Australia A-League 01/02/25
L
Auckland FC
2
Macarthur FC
1
Australia A-League 25/01/25
W
Melbourne City
0
Macarthur FC
1
Australia A-League 20/01/25
L
Wellington Phoenix
2
Macarthur FC
1
Australia A-League 12/01/25
W
Newcastle Jets
1
Macarthur FC
3
Australia A-League 06/01/25
L
Adelaide United
2
Macarthur FC
1
Player to watch: Alex Paulsen
Goalkeeper-in-chief Alex Paulsen deserves to be singled out in our top Auckland vs Macarthur prediction. He is by far the most important player for coach Corica, as the shot-stopper has saved Auckland’s skin on multiple occasions this season. Auckland have the best defensive record in the league thanks to the Bournemouth-owned Paulsen.
Second player to watch: Nando Pijnaker
Since the start of the 2024/25 A-League season, Pijnaker has managed to score three goals. He is not Auckland’s finest finisher, but he is just a defender. We expect him to be at his lethal best versus the Bulls.
