Auckland vs Tottenham Hotspur preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Eden Park Sun, 26 Jul - 3:00 AM
Club Friendlies 1
AucklandAuckland
0 2
Tottenham HotspurTOT
Full Time Sun, 26 Jul 3:00 AM
Regular Season
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Goal
Richarlison - 70'

CONTEXT

The match between Auckland and Tottenham Hotspur ended in a 0-2 victory for the away side. Halftime saw Auckland trailing 0-1. Tottenham Hotspur maintained 63 percent possession while Auckland held 37 percent. No red cards were issued to either team during the contest. The stronger team, Tottenham Hotspur, secured the win as anticipated. Significant deviation was noted in the performance alignment for the winning side. Without expected goals figures, deeper statistical insights are limited. The game proceeded without major disciplinary interruptions. Auckland struggled to create opportunities against the dominant visitors. The second half saw no change in the scoreline from the halftime position of 0-1. This result highlights the disparity in team strengths on the day. Tottenham's control of the midfield and defensive solidity prevented any comeback attempts by the home team. The single goal in the first half set the tone for the remainder of the fixture. Overall, the performance reflected the expected hierarchy between the two sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Tottenham Hotspur exhibited a significant structural deviation of 100 percent in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for the teams involved.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be determined due to absence of expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match assessments.
  • xG expectations: Expected goals expectations remain unquantified without available metrics.
  • Event impact: The away team's first-half goal had a decisive impact on the final 0-2 result.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were shown, resulting in no distortion to the match dynamics.
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
C. Kawana-Waugh
C. Kawana-Waugh
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
E. Cook
E. Cook
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
I. Trevis
I. Trevis
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
C. Berg
C. Berg
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Auckland L. Casserly
L. Casserly
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

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
67.5
86.84
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Auckland
Tottenham Hotspur
Power Score
67.5
86.84
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
333
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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vs
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 Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Auckland ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Tottenham Hotspur
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
27.70
39.92
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.92
27.70
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Auckland -0.13 Efficiency Index
vs
Tottenham Hotspur +0.13 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Auckland
Tottenham Hotspur
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

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.
— vs —
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.

–
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
—
—
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 0.36
Tottenham Hotspur 0.35
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Auckland Tottenham Hotspur
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
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 0.03
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).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-2
Match Formation 4-1-4-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 03:00 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Eden Park
Capacity
50000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh
Edward Cook
Isaac Trevis
Calvin Berg

Statistics

Possession
Auckland
39%
TOT
61%

Top Statistics

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

Match Overview

55 Ball Safe 56
8 Goal Kicks 0
4 Goal Attempts 8
7 Substitutions 8
12 Throwins 17
16 Dribble Attempts 21
12 Successful Dribbles 12
75 Successful Dribbles Percentage 57

Attacking

48 Attacks 126
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

26 Long Passes 21
342 Passes 580
281 Successful Passes 535
82 Successful Passes Percentage 92
9 Key Passes 16
10 Successful Long Passes 16
38 Successful Long Passes Percentage 76

Defensive

4 Saves 3
19 Tackles 13
11 Interceptions 10
43 Duels Won 39

Build-up

7 Total Crosses 21
2 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh

Starting XI ▼

1
Michael Woud
Michael Woud Goalkeeper
6.6
30
Joseph Knowles
Joseph Knowles
Goalkeeper72'
6.63
2
Hiroki Sakai
Hiroki Sakai (C) Defender
6.69
28
Aaron Calver
Aaron Calver
Defender46'
6.59
23
Ronan Wynne
Ronan Wynne Defender
5.77
46
James Mitchell
James Mitchell
Midfielder63'
6.52
25
Luka Vicelich
Luka Vicelich Defender
5.81
74
Marley Leuluai
Marley Leuluai
Midfielder63'
6.41
45
Matthew D'Hotman
Matthew D'Hotman Defender
6.46
15
Francis de Vries
Francis de Vries
Defender46'
6.08
7
Cameron Howieson
Cameron Howieson Midfielder
6.36
8
Luis Felipe Gallegos
Luis Felipe Gallegos
Midfielder46'
6.51
16
Daniel Normann
Daniel Normann Midfielder
6.62
22
Jake Brimmer
Jake Brimmer
Midfielder46'
6.69
27
Logan Rogerson
Logan Rogerson Midfielder
6.86
77
Lachlan Brook
Lachlan Brook
Attacker46'
6.88
57
Van Fitzharris
Van Fitzharris Midfielder
6.55
21
Isa Prins
Isa Prins
Midfielder46'
6.58
9
Sam Cosgrove
Sam Cosgrove Attacker
6.52
35
Jonty Bidois
Jonty Bidois
Attacker46'
6.72
10
Lachlan Bayliss
Lachlan Bayliss Attacker
6.94
18
Bailey Ferguson
Bailey Ferguson
Midfielder46'
6.45
Referee : Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh

Starting XI ▼

40
Brandon Austin
Brandon Austin Goalkeeper
7.14
25
Kota Takai
Kota Takai Defender
6.77
88
Tyler Tingey
Tyler Tingey
Defender87'
57
Rio Kyerematen
Rio Kyerematen Defender
6.59
33
Ben Davies
Ben Davies
Defender62'
6.7
66
Malachi Hardy
Malachi Hardy Defender
6.8
78
Harry Byrne
Harry Byrne
Midfielder79'
6.57
89
Tye Hall
Tye Hall Defender
7.01
53
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny
Midfielder87'
14
Archie Gray
Archie Gray (C) Midfielder
7.06
18
Mateus Fernandes
Mateus Fernandes
Midfielder62'
6.41
27
Manor Solomon
Manor Solomon Midfielder
7.39
49
Tyrese Hall
Tyrese Hall
Midfielder79'
6.46
43
Jamie Paul Donley
Jamie Paul Donley Midfielder
7
59
Minhyeok Yang
Minhyeok Yang
Attacker63'
6.64
47
Mikey Moore
Mikey Moore Midfielder
6.53
11
Mathys Tel
Mathys Tel
Attacker63'
7.1
68
Lucá Williams-Barnett
Lucá Williams-Barnett Midfielder
6.99
8
Conor Gallagher
Conor Gallagher
Midfielder63'
6.84
44
Dane Scarlett
Dane Scarlett Attacker
7.84
9
Richarlison
Richarlison
Attacker62'
7.4

Events

2ND-HALF
87'
Event
Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny → Tye Hall
22nd Substitution
87'
Event
Tyler Tingey → Kota Takai
23rd Substitution
Event
Dejaun Naidoo → Isa Prins
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 → Bailey 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
Bailey Ferguson → Lachlan Bayliss
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Luis 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

Final score detail: Auckland 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur. Structural assessment: Tottenham Hotspur exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.