Australia · A-League · Matchweek 2002:00

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Sunday, 8 March 2026

Go Media Stadium · Referee D. Woods · Analysis updated 13:01 UTC

Auckland vs Perth Glory Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.19 expected goals for Auckland and 1.61 for Perth Glory, a combined total of 3.80. That distribution gives Auckland the largest share of the 1X2 market at 51%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 73% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 51% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Auckland win

51.2% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.19 – 1.61

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Perth Glory away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Auckland to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 51%, against 51% / 21% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.19 goals for Auckland and 1.61 for Perth Glory, a combined 3.80 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 73% and both teams to score at 71%, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%.

Match result (1X2)

Auckland win51%
Draw21%
Perth Glory win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

49%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals89%
Over 2.5 goals73%
Over 3.5 goals53%
Both teams to score71%

Correct score

  • 2–18.7%
  • 1–17.9%
  • 2–26.9%
  • 1–26.3%
  • 3–16.3%

Recent form

Auckland

    Perth Glory

    • 2026-10-23T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Brisbane Roar · 1-2 (L)
    • 2026-10-17T06:00:00.000Z · A vs Macarthur · 1-2 (L)
    • 2026-10-03T06:00:00.000Z · H vs Adelaide United · 1-3 (L)
    • 2026-09-27T04:00:00.000Z · H vs Adelaide United · 2-0 (W)
    • 2026-07-21T09:30:00.000Z · A vs Lions · 1-1 (D)

    Head-to-head

    Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

    A-League table

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    Prediction conclusion

    The model's leading selection is Auckland win, at 51.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

    It puts both teams scoring at 71% and over 2.5 goals at 73%.

    A 51% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

    Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.