Match Report
The table read 2nd (Adelaide United, 43 pts) against 3rd (Auckland, 42 pts), 1 points apart. Auckland ranked just 10th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position.
Adelaide United had not lost in 11 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Auckland had drawn three in a row.
The head-to-head ledger counts 5 games: 0 Adelaide United wins, 1 for Auckland, 4 draws, at 3.8 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 20% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 100%.
Goal scorers
Auckland: Jake Girdwood-Reich (44'), Sam Cosgrove (58'), Logan Rogerson (86')
Key stats
Possession: Adelaide United 62% · Auckland 38% · Total shots: 15-12 · On target: 1-5 · Corners: 6-4