Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Andrew Meimarakis
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 2–5 | 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
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Adelaide United FC get us underway at .
- 5' Andrew Hoole has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Adelaide United FC have won 368 goals from 233 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' Matt Simon is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Adelaide United FC so far.
- 30' Australia international Jonathan Aspropotamitis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Adelaide United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's shape.
- 37' A stunning finish from Andrew Hoole — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Ken Ilso on, Vince Lia off on 46 minutes.
- 48' That is a Yellow card for Adelaide United FC. Craig Goodwin will be fuming at that decision.
- 53' Connor Pain has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Scott Galloway has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 62' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — George Blackwood on, Ben Halloran off on 62 minutes.
- 66' Isaias doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Joshua Nisbet. He replaces Jacob Melling on 68 minute.
- 71' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Ryan Kitto comes on to replace Nikola Mileusnic.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Michael McGlinchey. He replaces Andrew Hoole on 77 minute.
- 82' The crowd applauds Jordan Murray as he leaves the pitch. Jack Clisby steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 85' It’s a booking for Central Coast Mariners FC player. Aiden O'Neill gets a Yellow card.
- 90' What a moment for George Blackwood! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 2-1 Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
- 23
- 8
- 6
- 16
- 4
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↓ Ryan Kitto 71'
- 11
-
26
Ben Halloran ↓ George Blackwood 62'
Bench
- 1
- 2
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 71'
-
14
George Blackwood ↑ 62'
-
10
Ken Ilso ↑ 46'
Coach
Marco Kurz
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 15
- 6
-
22
Jacob Melling ↓ Joshua Nisbet 68'
- 11
- 7
- 19
- 2
- 13
-
25
Jordan Murray ↓ Jack Clisby 82'
Bench
- 12
- 17
-
8
Michael McGlinchey ↑ 77'
-
3
Jack Clisby ↑ 82'
-
26
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 68'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
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
2019-01-27
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-01-23
Perth Glory FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-01-18
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-01-13
Sydney FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-01-09
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-01-05
Adelaide United FC
0–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-01-27
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2019-01-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-01-12
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-04
Sydney FC
5–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.18
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
37%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.5%
1 – 0
8.3%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
3.8%
4 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 22% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

