2 : 2
  • 30 August 2025, Auckland City vs East Coast Bays AFC, 2-0, Win
  • 23 August 2025, Auckland United FC vs Auckland City, 2-2, Draw
  • 19 August 2025, Auckland City vs Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC, 2-1, Win
  • 09 August 2025, Auckland FC II vs Auckland City, 1-1, Draw
  • 02 August 2025, Auckland City vs Fencibles United AFC, 1-1, Draw
Auckland City
Home
  • 30 August 2025, Birkenhead United vs Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC, 0-2, Lose
  • 23 August 2025, Auckland FC II vs Birkenhead United, 2-2, Draw
  • 16 August 2025, Birkenhead United vs Fencibles United AFC, 6-2, Win
  • 09 August 2025, Bay Olympic SC vs Birkenhead United, 1-5, Win
  • 02 August 2025, Tauranga City AFC vs Birkenhead United, 1-2, Win
Birkenhead United
Away
Northern League
Northern League, New Zealand

In a fiercely contested match in the Northern League, Auckland City and Birkenhead United delivered an enthralling 2-2 draw. Birkenhead United initially dominated, opening the scoring early at 4 minutes and 3 seconds into the first half. This initial momentum was bolstered by their second goal at 28 minutes and 37 seconds, giving them a solid lead of 2-0 by halftime.

Auckland City showed great resilience and tactical acumen in the second half. Their performance improved sharply, reflected through their ability to turn the tide by scoring at 61:08 and equalizing at 86:32. The spike in Auckland City's count of corner kicks, totaling 10 compared to Birkenhead’s 3, indicates their aggressive approach and frequent pressuring of Birkenhead's defense throughout the match.

Discipline became a significant factor affecting team performance. Birkenhead United accrued four yellow cards, with three coming in the second half at crucial moments (58:52, 70:54). This created a defensive vulnerability that Auckland City capitalized on. Auckland's clean record on disciplinary scoresheets suggests superior coordination and mental focus under pressure.

Statistically, the stark contrast in corner kicks and yellow cards implies that Auckland City maintained aggressive ball possession and offensive strategies, while Birkenhead struggled with maintaining discipline, especially under pressure. Hence, these factors were crucial in determining the final draw. This match underscores the importance of maintaining team discipline and exploiting dead-ball opportunities effectively in football betting.

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Form Guide

Win2-0Auckland City vs East Coast Bays AFC
Draw2-2Auckland United FC vs Auckland City
Win2-1Auckland City vs Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC
Draw1-1Auckland FC II vs Auckland City
Draw1-1Auckland City vs Fencibles United AFC
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
8:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.6
  • Auckland City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 8:5, scoring 1.6 goals average
Lose0-2Birkenhead United vs Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC
Draw2-2Auckland FC II vs Birkenhead United
Win6-2Birkenhead United vs Fencibles United AFC
Win1-5Bay Olympic SC vs Birkenhead United
Win1-2Tauranga City AFC vs Birkenhead United
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
15:8
GOALS / MATCH
3
  • Birkenhead United has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 15:8, scoring 3 goals average

Auckland City H2H Birkenhead United

Home gameAuckland City21Birkenhead UnitedAway gameNorthern League
Away gameAuckland City12Birkenhead UnitedHome gameNorthern League
Away gameAuckland City21Birkenhead UnitedHome gameNational League
Home gameAuckland City31Birkenhead UnitedAway gameNational League
Home gameAuckland City42Birkenhead UnitedAway gameASB Chatham Cup
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
12:7
GOALS / MATCH
2.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Auckland City overtook Birkenhead United four times
  • Auckland City won four times, lost once
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 12:7; average goals per match – 2.40
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