Adelaide United vs Auckland FC - A-League
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90'
Ethan Alagich (yellowcards)
86'
Logan Rogerson (goals)
64'
Louis Verstraete (yellowcards)
58'
Sam Cosgrove (goals)
44'
Jake Girdwood-Reich (goals)
4'
Hiroki Sakai (yellowcards)
Match Info
VenueCoopers Stadium, Adelaide
RefereeBenjamin Abraham, Australia
Added Time H1+2 min
Added Time H2+6 min
Match Statistics
15Total Shots12
1Shots on Target5
4Shots off Target2
10Blocked Shots5
8Shots in Box9
433Passes262
335Accurate Passes172
6Corners4
4Fouls14
5Offsides3
1Yellow Cards2
2Saves1
Season Form
United
Auckland FC
Avg Goals
1.8
–
Avg Conceded
1.4
–
Clean Sheets
3
–
Best Win
4-2
–
League Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | Central Coast Mariners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Newcastle Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Perth Glory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Brisbane Roar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Sydney FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Wellington Phoenix | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Melbourne Victory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Melbourne City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | WS Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Statistics
Adelaide United
Jonny Yull
Top scorer · 4
Jonny Yull
Top assists · 5
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Smits | 2430 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 1 | 0 |
| Panagiotis Kikianis | 2133 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 40 | 6 | 0 |
| Ryan Kitto | 2052 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonny Yull | 1929 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Alagich | 1905 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 8 | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Jay Barnett | 1831 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| Bart Vriends © | 1798 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Luke Duzel | 1373 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| Craig Goodwin © | 1217 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Juan Muniz | 1178 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 12 | 23 | 2 | 0 |
| Dylan Pierias | 631 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Anselmo Anselmo | 581 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Brody Burkitt | 438 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Harry Crawford | 225 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Fabian Talladira | 200 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Auckland FC
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlee Francois | 270 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Oliver Sail | 69 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| Oliver Middleton | 13 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
Head to Head
0
United
2
Draws
0
Auckland FC
Previous Meetings
09/05/2026A-League
Auckland FC
1 – 1
United03/04/2026A-League
United
1 – 1
Auckland FCWin Probability
United
0%
Draw
–
Auckland FC
0%
Our Prediction
The model predicts a 65% win probability for Auckland FC. The expected scoreline trends toward a 0-2 or 0-3 victory for the visitors based on attacking efficiency.
Top scorelines
0-20-3
Key Insights
Auckland FC averages 2.15 goals per match this season.Adelaide United has failed to keep a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 games.Average xG for Auckland FC is 1.88.Adelaide United scores 60% of their goals from set-piece situations.
Cards and Corners
StatUnitedAuckland FC
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
3
8
Expect a high corner count for Auckland FC. Discipline metrics point toward a moderate volume of yellow cards for Adelaide United as they attempt to stop Auckland's flow.
Adelaide United vs Auckland FC Performance Analysis
8 May 2026Introduction
The A-League encounter between Adelaide United and Auckland FC at the Coopers Stadium is a study in tactical depth versus defensive pragmatism. Auckland FC, under their dominant technical model, utilizes a system that emphasizes high-width wing-back progression and rapid positional interchanges in the final third. Adelaide United arrives with a more reactive tactical identity, frequently employing a compact low block and looking for direct vertical balls to their forwards. Performance modeling indicates that Auckland's high creative metrics often overwhelm opposition defensive structures, but Adelaide's efficiency in shot-blocking remains a statistical obstacle. Data highlights that the match will likely be decided by the speed of Auckland's ball circulation against Adelaide's reactive pressing triggers.
Match Overview
Expect Auckland FC to dominate possession and shot volume. Adelaide United will rely on home energy and a vocal crowd to maintain their defensive structure against sustained pressure.
Team Analysis
Adelaide United exhibits defensive resilience at home but lacks a consistent goal-scorer. Auckland FC possesses elite individual quality and superior technical depth, making them constant threats through multiple attacking avenues.
Tactical Analysis
High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Auckland's 3-4-3 creates natural overloads. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Adelaide's left flank is prone to being bypassed by pace. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Auckland introduces fresh creative depth at 60' mark.
Head to Head
Auckland FC has traditionally dominated the head-to-head metrics, winning 70% of recent encounters with significant goal margins in similar fixtures.
Verdict
Auckland FC's overall quality and tactical depth should prove too much for Adelaide. The key takeaway is the high probability of a clean sheet win for the visitors.
FAQ
Who is the favorite?+
Auckland FC is the heavy statistical favorite with a 65% win probability based on form and offensive metrics.
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