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Vanuatu United vs Auckland: prediction and stats

OFC Pro LeagueGroup Stage - 5Kick-off on May 2, 2027 at 01:00 AM (UTC)

Vanuatu UnitedAuckland

The Footlab AI model makes Auckland the favourite at 40%, against 25% for a draw and 35% for Vanuatu United. The most likely score is 1-1. If Auckland wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.3% of the 4,523 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 5, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Vanuatu United vs Auckland?

Auckland starts as the favourite with a 178-point Elo edge (1,845 vs 1,667).

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Vanuatu United winDrawAuckland win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Vanuatu United vs Auckland

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Vanuatu United

Not enough data to predict the Vanuatu United lineup.

Auckland

4-4-2
  1. 10L. Bayliss
  2. 9S. Cosgrove
  1. 27L. Rogerson
  2. 77L. Brook
  3. 22J. Brimmer
  4. 8F. Gallegos
  1. 2H. Sakai
  2. 4N. Pijnaker
  3. 15F. de Vries
  4. 23R. Wynne
  1. 1M. Woud

Computed on November 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vanuatu United have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Auckland have 3, 6 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Vanuatu United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 12, 2026Central Coast Mariners(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
Sep 9, 2026Central Coast Mariners(home)3-2Friendlies Clubs
May 20, 2026South Melbourne(away)0-4OFC Pro League
May 17, 2026Bula(away)2-1OFC Pro League
May 13, 2026Tahiti United(away)2-2OFC Pro League
Auckland
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 30, 2026Brisbane Roar(away)1-1A-League
Oct 24, 2026Western Sydney Wanderers(away)2-5A-League
Oct 17, 2026Melbourne City(home)3-1A-League
Sep 19, 2026Western Sydney Wanderers(home)1-3Friendlies Clubs
Aug 26, 2026Al-Ahli Jeddah(away)0-1FIFA Intercontinental Cup

How many goals should we expect?

Vanuatu United score 1.6 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Auckland score 1.3 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Vanuatu United1.61.458/159/15
Auckland1.31.5210/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2026 season.

Final 2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Vanuatu United14347202513

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Vanuatu United vs Auckland?
The Footlab AI model makes Auckland the favourite at 40%, against 25% for a draw and 35% for Vanuatu United.
Where and when is Vanuatu United vs Auckland played?
Vanuatu United vs Auckland is played on May 2, 2027 at 01:00 AM (UTC), in the OFC Pro League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 61% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.3% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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