Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2022-23 PLAYOFFS
Overview
Match Preview
Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Coopers Stadium.
- 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Apr | Perth Glory FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 16 Apr | Western United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Adelaide United FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Western United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 4–1 | 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
Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Coopers Stadium as Adelaide United FC face off against Central Coast Mariners FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 4' GOAL! Craig Goodwin scores on 4.
- 9' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 14' 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.
- 15' Against the run of play, James McGarry has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 16' Sensational shot from James McGarry. Central Coast Mariners FC is back in the lead.
- 21' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daniel Hall made 208 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 26' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Adelaide United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' With 0 assists to his name this season, Louis D'Arrigo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Adelaide United FC.
- 38' Against the run of play, Jason Cummings has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 43' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 48' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 53' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nectarios Triantis.
- 54' Another change for Adelaide United FC made on 54 minute. Hiroshi Ibusuki leaves to be changed by Nestor Irankunda.
- 55' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. James McGarry is withdrawn and Jacob Farrell gets his opportunity.
- 60' Adelaide United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' Jacob Farrell is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 65' Isaias is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 69' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Zach Clough departs to be replaced by George Blackwood.
- 74' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Marco Tulio exits the field as Moresche enters on 77.
- 79' Ryan Kitto catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 79.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nestor Irankunda.
- 84' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Ben Halloran is withdrawn and Panashe Madanha gets his opportunity.
- 85' Panashe Madanha has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Halloran on 85 minute.
- 88' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Jason Cummings is withdrawn and Daniel Hall gets his opportunity.
- 90' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Zach Clough ↓ George Blackwood 69'
- 21
- 4
- 3
- 46
- 8
- 7
- 6
- 11
-
26
Ben Halloran ↓ Panashe Madanha 84'
- 9
Bench
- 13
-
14
George Blackwood ↑ 69'
- 1
-
66
Nestor Irankunda ↑ 54'
- 41
- 55
-
36
Panashe Madanha ↑ 84'
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
98
Marco Tulio ↓ Moresche 77'
-
9
Jason Cummings ↓ Daniel Hall 88'
-
5
James McGarry ↓ Jacob Farrell 55'
- 11
- 15
- 20
-
4
Joshua Nisbet ↓ Harrison Steele 77'
- 7
- 6
- 25
- 3
Bench
-
10
Moresche ↑ 77'
- 14
-
31
Christian Theoharous ↑ 88'
-
23
Daniel Hall ↑ 88'
-
18
Jacob Farrell ↑ 55'
- 24
-
13
Harrison Steele ↑ 77'
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
2023-05-13
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2023-05-05
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2023-04-28
Adelaide United FC
1–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2023-04-23
Perth Glory FC
4–4
Adelaide United FC
D
2023-04-16
Adelaide United FC
0–1
Western United FC
L
2023-04-07
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2023-05-13
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-04-28
Adelaide United FC
1–4
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-04-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-04-15
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2023-04-07
Western United FC
0–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2023-04-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.92
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 68% + Over 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
70%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 1
5%
2 – 3
4.3%
0 – 0
4.3%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

