Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2020-21 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 Kurt Ams
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee Adam Fielding
- 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Feb | Macarthur FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Feb | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Aug | Melbourne City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Aug | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jul | Perth Glory FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Feb | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Feb | Western United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Aug | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Jul | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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 wait is over. Central Coast Mariners FC get us underway at Coopers Stadium.
- 5' Central Coast Mariners FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Oliver Bozanic, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Danny DeSilva makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 17' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ruon Tongyik on 17.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 24' That is a Yellow card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Marcos Urena will be fuming at that decision.
- 29' Mark Birighitti has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' Brilliant from the ! Tomi Juric makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 34.
- 39' Over 39 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 44' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Joshua Nisbet comes on to replace Michal Janota.
- 57' Alou Kuol has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcos Urena on 57 minute.
- 60' The crowd applauds Yaya Dukuly as he leaves the pitch. Pacifique Niyongabire steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stefan Nigro.
- 63' GOAL! Alou Kuol scores on 63. Assisted by Matt Simon
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 70' Tomi Juric does the damage! The net is bulging and Adelaide United FC surge ahead!
- 75' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Stefan Mauk has done his job and it is now time for Mohamed Toure to step up.
- 79' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Jaden Casella departs to be replaced by Daniel Bouman.
- 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kye Rowles.
- 85' A goal from the Australia international Tomi Juric! He fires home on 85 to make it 3-2!
- 89' Kusini Yengi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tomi Juric at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Kusini Yengi is booked for Adelaide United FC — Yellow card on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Adelaide United FC 3-2 Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 18
-
8
Stefan Mauk C ↓ Mohamed Toure 75'
- 23
- 6
- 26
-
9
Tomi Juric ↓ Kusini Yengi 89'
- 1
- 19
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 46
- 2
-
24
Pacifique Niyongabire ↑ 60'
-
29
Kusini Yengi ↑ 89'
- 34
-
17
Mohamed Toure ↑ 75'
- 37
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 19
- 11
- 21
-
12
Marcos Urena ↓ Alou Kuol 57'
- 8
- 1
-
22
Michal Janota ↓ Joshua Nisbet 56'
-
26
Jaden Casella ↓ Daniel Bouman 79'
Bench
- 20
-
4
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 56'
- 3
-
14
Daniel Bouman ↑ 79'
-
29
Alou Kuol ↑ 57'
- 23
- 32
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Samuel Silvera | 4 |
| Marco Tulio | 4 |
| Beni Nkololo | 3 |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Tomi Juric | 3 |
| Ben Halloran | 3 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
Head to Head
Adelaide United FC Form
2021-02-19
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-02-12
Macarthur FC
4–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-02-05
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Perth Glory FC
L
2020-08-11
Melbourne City FC
2–2
Adelaide United FC
D
2020-08-06
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
2020-07-30
Adelaide United FC
5–3
Perth Glory FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2021-02-19
Adelaide United FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2021-02-14
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2021-02-07
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Western United FC
W
2021-02-03
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2020-08-03
Melbourne Victory FC
2–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2020-07-27
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.21
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
47%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 2
6.4%
3 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
1 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 0
3.7%
4 – 1
3.5%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 20% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
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.

