The New Zealand. Premier League. Champions group continues with an electrifying showdown as Wellington Phoenix (r) hosts Auckland 2 on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:30 local time. The match takes place at Home Arena in Germany, where fans are already buzzing with anticipation. Referee Sascha Stegemann will officiate the encounter. Weather conditions are expected to be Overcast, 15°C. Wellington Phoenix (r) comes into this fixture with momentum, although the potential absence of Zimmermann could impact their lineup. On the other side, Auckland 2 faces similar concerns with Wolf listed as doubtful. Historical encounters between these two sides have always been dramatic: Auckland 2 3 - 1 Wellington Phoenix (r) (2021). Auckland 2 3 - 4 Wellington Phoenix (r) (2025). Auckland 2 1 - 4 Wellington Phoenix (r) (2023). Auckland 2 4 - 0 Wellington Phoenix (r) (2024). Auckland 2 3 - 0 Wellington Phoenix (r) (2025). Our prediction for this exciting clash: 1:0.