In the New Zealand Championship match the hosts secured a comfortable 2-0 victory. The opening goal came as early as the first minute and set the tone for the game. The home side controlled possession with 58 % to 42 % and earned eight corners to two. The visitors failed to register any meaningful attacks, finishing with just 25 compared to 79 from the hosts.

Given the 1.83 odds for over 3.5 goals and the teams’ recent scoring patterns, the probability of four or more goals being scored is estimated at 52%.

Birkenhead United are given a 72% chance of winning, a draw is assessed at 18%, while Ferrymead Bays have a 10% chance of victory.