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' KICK OFF: Adelaide United FC gets underway.
- 5' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Danny DeSilva is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 17' Ruon Tongyik picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 22' Stefan Mauk needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 22 Yellow cards this season.
- 24' Marcos Urena is having his name booked by the referee on 24.
- 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Adelaide United FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
- 34' What a strike from Tomi Juric! The score is 1-1.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 44' A quiet spell here at Coopers Stadium. Central Coast Mariners FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 54' Adelaide United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 56' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Michal Janota is replaced by Joshua Nisbet on 56 minute.
- 57' Marcos Urena makes way for Alou Kuol at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 60' Pacifique Niyongabire has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yaya Dukuly on 60 minute.
- 62' Poor challenge from Stefan Nigro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 63' Alou Kuol adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 70' Tomi Juric has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
- 75' Fresh legs for Adelaide United FC! Mohamed Toure comes on to replace Stefan Mauk.
- 79' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Jaden Casella has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Bouman to step up.
- 83' Kye Rowles was booked on 83.
- 85' Sensational shot from Tomi Juric. Adelaide United FC is back in the lead.
- 89' The crowd applauds Tomi Juric as he leaves the pitch. Kusini Yengi steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Adelaide United FC. Kusini Yengi will be fuming at that decision.
- Adelaide United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| 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
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.

