Our model gives Petone a 25% chance to win this one, against 20% for a draw and 55% for Western Suburbs.

Both teams are projected to score in 65% of simulations, against 35% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 67% likelihood against 33% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Petone have gone over 2.5 goals in 1 of their last 2, and Western Suburbs have done so in 1 of their last 2.