Auckland vs Tottenham Hotspur preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Today - 3:00 AM
Club Friendlies 1
Auckland Auckland
0 2
Tottenham Hotspur TOT
Full Time Today 3:00 AM
Regular Season
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Goal
Dane Scarlett - 12'
Richarlison - 70'

CONTEXT

Auckland hosted Tottenham Hotspur in a contest that ended with a 0-2 scoreline after a first half that finished 0-1. Tottenham controlled the majority of possession at 62 percent while Auckland held 38 percent. The stronger side delivered the victory without any red cards disrupting proceedings. A significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded for Tottenham Hotspur. Efficiency remained in line with the overall performance pattern. No expected goals figures were captured during the fixture. The result aligned with pre-match indications and featured a second-half goal that confirmed the outcome for the visitors.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Tottenham Hotspur recorded a 100 percent significant deviation from pre-match indicators.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift stayed in line with the stronger team's overall display.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be measured.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with pre-match indications.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals metrics were available to evaluate performance.
  • Event impact: Tottenham Hotspur's second-half goal confirmed the 0-2 away victory.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so the match proceeded without dismissal effects.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Auckland S. Corica
S. Corica
VS
Tottenham Hotspur R. De Zerbi
R. De Zerbi
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Milton Keynes Dons Rank: 71 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Auckland
0%
Draw
0%
Away Tottenham Hotspur
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.64
86.67
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Auckland
Tottenham Hotspur
Power Score
67.64
86.67
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
329
35

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Auckland — Opponent-weighted form score
Tottenham Hotspur — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Auckland Tottenham Hotspur

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Auckland

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Tottenham Hotspur

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Auckland ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Tottenham Hotspur
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Auckland Tottenham Hotspur
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Auckland Tottenham Hotspur
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Auckland
Tottenham Hotspur
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Auckland
vs
Tottenham Hotspur
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Auckland Tottenham Hotspur
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Auckland 0.00
Tottenham Hotspur 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Auckland Tottenham Hotspur
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Auckland 0.00
Tottenham Hotspur 0.00
Auckland
Tottenham Hotspur
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • TOT had peak pressure around 37'.
  • TOT started the game with stronger pressure.
Auckland Pressure TOT Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: TOT reached the top pressure at 37' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Auckland Auckland Home
0 matches
Tottenham Hotspur TOT Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T03:00:23+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 5-3-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
M. Woud
Substitution
New Zealand
1 M. Woud
H. Sakai
Substitution
Japan
2 (C) H. Sakai
R. Wynne
Substitution
New Zealand
23 R. Wynne
M. D'Hotman
Substitution
New Zealand
45 M. D'Hotman
16
16
L. Vicelich
Substitution
25 L. Vicelich
C. Howieson
Substitution
New Zealand
7 C. Howieson
V. Fitzharris
Substitution
New Zealand
57 V. Fitzharris
L. Bayliss
Substitution
New Zealand
10 L. Bayliss
L. Rogerson
Substitution
New Zealand
27 L. Rogerson
S. Cosgrove
Substitution
England
9 S. Cosgrove
B. Austin
England
40 B. Austin
R. Kyerematen
Substitution
England
57 R. Kyerematen
D. Scarlett
Substitution
England
44 D. Scarlett
K. Takai
Substitution
Japan
25 K. Takai
A. Gray
Substitution
England
14 (C) A. Gray
M. Hardy
Substitution
England
66 M. Hardy
L. Williams-Barnett
Substitution
England
68 L. Williams-Barnett
T. Hall
Substitution
89 T. Hall
J. Donley
Substitution
Northern Ireland
43 J. Donley
M. Solomon
Substitution
Israel
27 M. Solomon
M. Moore
Substitution
England
47 M. Moore

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 03:00 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
,
Capacity
N/A
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
Auckland
39%
TOT
61%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 5
3 Shots 9
25 Dangerous attacks 63
38 Possession 62
3 Corners 10
9 Free kicks 11

Match Overview

52 Ball Safe 49
8 Goal Kicks 0
4 Goal Attempts 7
20 Substitutions 20
12 Throwins 18
15 Dribble Attempts 20
12 Successful Dribbles 11
80 Successful Dribbles Percentage 55

Attacking

48 Attacks 126
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

26 Long Passes 21
342 Passes 551
280 Successful Passes 507
82 Successful Passes Percentage 92
9 Key Passes 16
10 Successful Long Passes 16
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 76

Defensive

4 Saves 4
19 Tackles 13
11 Interceptions 10

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 20
2 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 9

Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Michael Woud
Michael Woud Goalkeeper
—
Michael Woud
72'
2
Hiroki Sakai
Hiroki Sakai (C) Defender
7.29
28
Aaron Calver
Aaron Calver
Defender46'
16
Daniel Normann Defender
23
Ronan Wynne
Ronan Wynne Defender
46
James Mitchell
James Mitchell
Midfielder63'
25
Luka Vicelich
Luka Vicelich Defender
74
Marley Leuluai
Marley Leuluai
Midfielder63'
45
Matthew D'Hotman
Matthew D'Hotman Defender
15
Francis de Vries
Francis de Vries
Defender46'
6.13
7
Cameron Howieson
Cameron Howieson Midfielder
8
Felipe Gallegos
Felipe Gallegos
Midfielder46'
6.78
10
Lachlan Bayliss
Lachlan Bayliss Midfielder
18
B. Ferguson
B. Ferguson
Midfielder46'
57
Van Fitzharris
Van Fitzharris Midfielder
—
Van Fitzharris
46'
9
Sam Cosgrove
Sam Cosgrove Attacker
35
Jonty Bidois
Jonty Bidois
Attacker46'
27
Logan Rogerson
Logan Rogerson Attacker
77
Lachlan Brook
Lachlan Brook
Attacker46'
6.95

Starting XI ▼

40
Brandon Austin
Brandon Austin Goalkeeper
7.1
14
Archie Gray
Archie Gray (C) Defender
6.6
18
Mateus Fernandes
Mateus Fernandes
Midfielder62'
7.2
25
Kota Takai
Kota Takai Defender
6.69
88
Tyler Tingey
Tyler Tingey
Defender87'
44
Dane Scarlett
Dane Scarlett Defender
6.41
9
Richarlison
Richarlison
Attacker62'
6.9
57
Rio Kyerematen
Rio Kyerematen Defender
6.52
33
Ben Davies
Ben Davies
Defender62'
6.6
27
Manor Solomon
Manor Solomon Midfielder
6.75
49
Tyrese Hall
Tyrese Hall
Midfielder79'
6.84
43
Jamie Paul Donley
Jamie Paul Donley Midfielder
6.64
59
Minhyeok Yang
Minhyeok Yang
Attacker63'
6.27
66
Malachi Hardy
Malachi Hardy Midfielder
6.85
78
Harry Byrne
Harry Byrne
Midfielder79'
6.53
68
Lucá Williams-Barnett
Lucá Williams-Barnett Midfielder
6.71
8
Conor Gallagher
Conor Gallagher
Midfielder63'
6.76
89
Tye Hall
Tye Hall Midfielder
6.85
53
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny
Midfielder87'
6.47
47
Mikey Moore
Mikey Moore Attacker
6.72
11
Mathys Tel
Mathys Tel
Attacker63'
6.66

Events

2ND-HALF
87'
Event
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny → Tye Hall
22nd Substitution
87'
Event
Tyler Tingey → Kota Takai
23rd Substitution
Event
21st Substitution
86'
79'
Event
Harry Byrne → Malachi Hardy
19th Substitution
79'
Event
Tyrese Hall → Manor Solomon
20th Substitution
Event
Joseph Knowles → Michael Woud
18th Substitution
72'
Event
Aaron Cartwright → B. Ferguson
17th Substitution
71'
70'
Event
Richarlison
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Marley Leuluai → Luka Vicelich
14th Substitution
63'
Event
James Mitchell → Ronan Wynne
15th Substitution
63'
63'
Event
Conor Gallagher → Lucá Williams-Barnett
12th Substitution
63'
Event
Minhyeok Yang → Jamie Paul Donley
13th Substitution
63'
Event
Mathys Tel → Mikey Moore
16th Substitution
62'
Event
Ben Davies  → Rio Kyerematen
9th Substitution
62'
Event
Mateus Fernandes → Archie Gray
10th Substitution
62'
Event
Richarlison → Dane Scarlett
11th Substitution
Event
Jonty Bidois → Sam Cosgrove
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Jake Brimmer → Daniel Normann
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Lachlan Brook → Logan Rogerson
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Aaron Calver → Hiroki Sakai
4th Substitution
46'
Event
B. Ferguson → Lachlan Bayliss
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Felipe Gallegos → Cameron Howieson
6th Substitution
46'
Event
Isa Prins → Van Fitzharris
7th Substitution
46'
Event
Francis de Vries → Matthew D'Hotman
8th Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
12'
Event
Dane Scarlett
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

CONCLUSION

Tottenham Hotspur maintained control after taking the lead before halftime and added a further goal after the break to seal the 0-2 win. Auckland struggled to create meaningful opportunities despite periods of possession. The visitors managed the game efficiently and avoided any disciplinary issues that could have altered the flow. With no expected goals data present the assessment relied on possession and outcome patterns. The significant deviation highlighted Tottenham's dominance relative to initial projections. Overall the performance reflected the stronger side executing its plan across both halves without interruption from cards or other disruptions.