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Auckland FC will play host to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park on Sunday in a mid-summer pre-season fixture.
Both clubs begin their preparations for the 2026-27 season, with the hosts returning to action after the conclusion of their domestic campaign.
Spurs, on the other hand, are looking to build on a winning start to pre-season under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Auckland FC vs. Tottenham key stats
- Auckland have managed just one win in their last six home games in the league.
- Tottenham opened their pre-season under De Zerbi with a 1-0 victory over MK Dons.
- Auckland have failed to keep a clean sheet in six of their last seven home games in the league.
Auckland FC vs. Tottenham preview: Spurs looking to build on first pre-season win
Auckland FC vs. Tottenham — Tale of the Tape
| Auckland FC | vs | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 17th |
| 42 | Points | 41 |
| 42 | Goals For | 48 |
| 29 | Goals Against | 57 |
| 9 | Clean Sheets | 9 |
| 6th/2nd | Home / Away Rank | 18th/6th |
Auckland have enjoyed a remarkable rise, having topped the A-League table in their inaugural season, but they fell short of the championship in the play-offs.
However, they responded by lifting the A-League Championship the following season.
Steve Corica's side finished third in the regular-season standings before producing an outstanding post-season run.
They eliminated Melbourne City on penalties, thrashing Adelaide United 4-1, and edged Sydney FC 1-0 in the Grand Final to secure the club's first championship.
With the next A-League campaign still several months away, Sunday's encounter offers Auckland a valuable opportunity to test themselves against elite opposition and continue building towards another title challenge.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have already begun preparations for the new Premier League season.
De Zerbi enjoyed a winning start to his reign as the new Spurs manager following the sacking of Igor Tudor at the end of last season.
The North London team had a disappointing campaign, ending the season in 17th position, two points away from being relegated.
Following their poor performance last season, Spurs will be looking to improve on their 17th-placed finish in the Premier League.
They have started preparation for the new campaign by defeating MK Dons 1-0, with summer recruit Mateus Fernandes scoring the only goal in an encouraging first outing.
They will now face the Australian side Auckland in their second pre-season friendly, with the hope of getting another win.
Auckland FC vs. Tottenham form guide & betting tips
| Auckland FC | vs | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|
DDDWW |
Form | WDLWW |
| 8 | Goals For | 6 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 4 |
NA |
International friendly | W |
Whispers predicts: Auckland FC 0-2 Tottenham
Tottenham are favourites to win this encounter, having started their pre-season friendly game with a victory.
With their second game set against Auckland FC, a win will see them build momentum for the new season.
However, Auckland are no pushovers, as they are coming off a good season and will be motivated by the energetic home crowd at Eden Park.
Despite this, we still expect the visitors to secure a comfortable 0-2 victory due to the quality in their team.
Bookmakers have yet to release odds for the pre-season friendly clash between Auckland FC and Tottenham ahead of the game.
> Away to win at NA | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at NA | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score – No at NA | Likelihood: Possible
> Away team total goals (over 1.5) at NA | Likelihood: Possible