Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Cream
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 14 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Adelaide United FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #9 |
| 43 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 12 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 46 | Scored | 35 |
| 36 | Conceded | 42 |
| +10 | GD | -7 |
| 1.65 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 46% | Win % | 31% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Sabit James | 6 G | 2 A |
| Ali Auglah | 5 G | |
| Bailey Brandtman | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alfie McCalmont | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 5' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 7' Central Coast Mariners FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Andrew Hoole on 7.
- 10' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Isaias gets a Yellow card.
- 15' The 32-year-old Jake McGing has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' The referee calls foul for Ersan Adem Gulum. He receives a Red card.
- 21' The whistle greets Jordan O'Doherty as he departs to be replaced by Taylor Regan.
- 26' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Peter Skapetis suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' Central Coast Mariners FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 41' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' Australia international Nikola Mileusnic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' What composure from Ryan Strain! The Australia international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacob Melling on 57.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Taylor Regan on 58 minutes.
- 61' The Australia Jordan Elsey breaks the deadlock on 61 minutes. 2-1!
- 65' Dzengis Cavusevic is replacing Ryan Kitto for the Adelaide United FC side.
- 68' Joshua Rose is replacing Jacob Poscoliero for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 76' Peter Skapetis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Blake Powell on 76 minute.
- 79' That is a Yellow card for Adelaide United FC. Daniel Adlung will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Peter Skapetis is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 83' George Blackwood makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 84' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Jacob Melling exits the field as Liam Rose enters on 84.
- 89' Isaias has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Jordan O'Doherty ↓ Taylor Regan 21'
- 20
- 23
- 8
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↓ Dzengis Cavusevic 65'
- 29
- 17
- 14
- 19
- 22
- 37
Bench
- 1
-
2
Michael Marrone ↑ 76'
-
5
Taylor Regan ↑ 21'
- 16
-
77
Dzengis Cavusevic ↑ 65'
Coach
Marco Kurz
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 12
- 10
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
22
Jacob Melling ↓ Liam Rose 84'
- 7
-
8
Blake Powell ↓ Peter Skapetis 76'
- 15
-
19
Jacob Poscoliero ↓ Joshua Rose 68'
Bench
- 11
-
16
Liam Rose ↑ 84'
- 18
-
27
Peter Skapetis ↑ 76'
-
3
Joshua Rose ↑ 68'
Coach
Paul Okon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marco Tulio | 4 |
| Samuel Silvera | 4 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Tomi Juric | 3 |
| Ben Halloran | 3 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2018-02-17
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2018-02-03
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Perth Glory FC
W
2018-01-27
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2018-01-21
Melbourne City FC
5–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-01-14
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Sydney FC
D
2018-01-10
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
45%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5.3%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 22% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.