Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- 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 Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Paul Cetrangolo
- Referee Dan Cook
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Western United FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 17 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 09 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 02 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Jan | Western United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 3–2 | W |
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC has kicked off!
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Central Coast Mariners FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kristian Opseth, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 35' Louis D'Arrigo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 13 Yellow cards this season.
- 40' The referee shows Central Coast Mariners FC player a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' Stefan Mauk makes way for Mirko Boland at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
- 51' 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.
- 55' Ben Halloran has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 55.
- 57' Jair has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chris Harold on 57 minute.
- 62' Over 62 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' Central Coast Mariners FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 67.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Elsey argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' The whistle greets Michael McGlinchey as he departs to be replaced by Milan Duric.
- 77' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 77 minute. Nikola Mileusnic leaves to be changed by Mohamed Toure.
- 82' Goal! George Blackwood scores his 21 goal in 233 matches.
- 84' Poor challenge from Mohamed Toure. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 84' What a strike from Mohamed Toure! The score is 2-0.
- 85' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Noah Smith comes on to replace Kristian Opseth.
- 87' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mohamed Toure on 87 minutes.
- 89' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Murray is withdrawn and Samuel Silvera gets his opportunity.
- 2-0 the final result. Central Coast Mariners FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
6
Stefan Mauk ↓ Mirko Boland 46'
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 27
- 17
- 14
- 26
- 8
-
11
Kristian Opseth ↓ Noah Smith 85'
Bench
- 18
-
31
Mirko Boland ↑ 46'
- 34
-
36
Noah Smith ↑ 85'
- 40
-
49
Mohamed Toure ↑ 77'
Coach
Gertjan Verbeek
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 3
-
9
Jordan Murray ↓ Samuel Silvera 89'
- 21
-
24
Chris Harold ↓ Jair 57'
- 2
- 1
- 26
- 27
- 18
- 4
Bench
- 12
- 16
-
29
Jair ↑ 57'
- 30
-
7
Milan Duric ↑ 73'
-
17
Samuel Silvera ↑ 89'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Samuel Silvera | 4 |
| Marco Tulio | 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
2020-02-14
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2020-02-08
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2020-02-01
Adelaide United FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2020-01-26
Western United FC
3–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2020-01-17
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2020-01-11
Perth Glory FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2020-02-14
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2020-02-09
Newcastle United Jets FC
4–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2020-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2020-01-25
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2020-01-19
Western United FC
3–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2020-01-12
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Melbourne Victory FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.31
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Adelaide United FC to win 66% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
34%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
7.2%
0 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4.2%
1 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 22% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

