Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2021-22

Adelaide United FC

2 – 1

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Central Coast Mariners FC

Sat 26 Feb 2022 · 08:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 48' Jacob Farrell

Y 48' Kye Rowles

Y 65' Jacob Farrell

Y 66' Jacob Farrell

Jacob Tratt 67' Y

Ryan Kitto 86' Y

Y 89' Daniel Hall

Overview

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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)

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

Adelaide United FC 24 games · Avg 3.0 goals Central Coast Mariners FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-02-26 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-04-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC 2021-02-19 Adelaide United FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2020-02-14 Adelaide United FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2019-12-22 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Feb	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	2–1	W
19 Feb	Macarthur FC	A	1–4	L
15 Feb	Melbourne City FC	A	2–1	W
12 Feb	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	1–1	D
04 Feb	Sydney FC	H	1–2	L
30 Jan	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	2–1	W

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Feb	Adelaide United FC	A	1–2	L
22 Feb	Melbourne City FC	H	3–2	W
19 Feb	Melbourne Victory FC	A	0–1	L
13 Feb	Perth Glory FC	H	1–1	D
10 Feb	Macarthur FC	H	3–3	D
30 Jan	Sydney FC	A	2–3	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)

71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' Three points are at stake. Adelaide United FC host Central Coast Mariners FC — let the battle begin!
5' Joe Gauci has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
10' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Daniel Hall has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
15' has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 0 appearances.
20' Jason Cummings has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
25' Central Coast Mariners FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
30' Jacob Tratt has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
35' Against the run of play, Beni Nkololo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
45' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
48' That is a Yellow card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Jacob Farrell will be fuming at that decision.
52' The Japan Hiroshi Ibusuki breaks the deadlock on 52 minutes. 1-1!
57' Joshua Nisbet is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Adelaide United FC tonight.
62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
63' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Nicolai Muller trudges off to be replaced by Noah Smith on 63 minutes.
64' Lachlan Brook makes way for Zach Clough at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jacob Farrell on 65 minutes.
66' Jacob Farrell has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jacob Tratt.
67' Jacob Farrell makes way for Moresche at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
71' A tactical swap from Adelaide United FC — Mohamed Toure on, Hiroshi Ibusuki off on 71 minutes.
76' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maximilien Balard made 208 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
83' Louis D'Arrigo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Stefan Mauk on 83 minute.
86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Kitto on 86.
86' The supporters are chanting for Cy Goddard. He replaces Marcos Urena on 86 minute.
89' That is a Yellow card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Daniel Hall will be fuming at that decision.
The points are shared — Adelaide United FC 2-1 Central Coast Mariners FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

25
Lachlan Barr
21
Javi Lopez
8
Stefan Mauk ↓ Louis D'Arrigo 83'
1
Joe Gauci
28
Juande
7
Ryan Kitto
77
Lachlan Brook ↓ Zach Clough 63'
11
Craig Goodwin
27
Joshua Cavallo ↓ Nestor Irankunda 83'
23
Jacob Tratt
15
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↓ Mohamed Toure 71'

Bench

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

10
Moresche ↑ 67'
7
Cy Goddard ↑ 86'
21
Ruon Tongyik
5
Noah Smith ↑ 64'
16
Maximilien Balard ↑ 86'
34
Harrison Steele
50
Lawrence Caruso

Coach Nick Montgomery

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

2022-02-26 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2022-02-19 Macarthur FC 4–1 Adelaide United FC L 2022-02-15 Melbourne City FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC W 2022-02-12 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–1 Adelaide United FC D 2022-02-04 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Sydney FC L 2022-01-30 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–2 Adelaide United FC W

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2022-02-26 Adelaide United FC 2–1 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2022-02-22 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC W 2022-02-19 Melbourne Victory FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2022-02-13 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Perth Glory FC D 2022-02-10 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–3 Macarthur FC D 2022-01-30 Sydney FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

2.07 Adelaide United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.26 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Adelaide United FC56% Draw23% Central Coast Mariners FC21%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes63% 0% No37%

Avg goals/match: 3.33

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	84%	16%
± 2.5	64%	36%
± 3.5	42%	58%
± 4.5	25%	75%

Double Chance

Adelaide United FC or Draw

79%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

44%

Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Adelaide United FC40% Draw41% Central Coast Mariners FC19%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10.2%

2 – 1

Actual

2 – 0

7.6%

1 – 0

6.8%

3 – 1

6.4%

2 – 2

5.8%

1 – 2

5.7%

3 – 0

5.1%

0 – 0

3 – 2

4.1%

0 – 1

3.8%

4 – 1

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap	Adelaide United FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	17%	—	83%
-2	17%	17%	67%
-1.5	33%	—	67%
-1	33%	21%	45%
-0.5	55%	—	45%
+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

29% ✓

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

13% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.