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 3 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 1 | Points | 2 |
| 3 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 2 |
| 3 | Scored | 4 |
| 8 | Conceded | 9 |
| -5 | GD | -5 |
| 0.33 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Adelaide United FC are 12th (1 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 11th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/4
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Adelaide United FC
| Brody Burkitt | 2 G |
| Joey Garuccio | 1 G |
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Oliver Lavale | 4 G | |
| Ali Auglah | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Adelaide United FC welcome Central Coast Mariners FC for this crunch clash at Coopers Stadium.
- 4' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Craig Goodwin makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 9' Louis D'Arrigo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 14' It looks like no one’s ball. Adelaide United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' James McGarry does the damage! The net is bulging and Central Coast Mariners FC surge ahead!
- 16' James McGarry makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
- 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
- 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 38' Jason Cummings has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
- 43' The 28-year-old Moresche has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 48' international has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 53' It’s a booking for Central Coast Mariners FC player. Nectarios Triantis gets a Yellow card.
- 54' The crowd applauds Hiroshi Ibusuki as he leaves the pitch. Nestor Irankunda steps in for Adelaide United FC.
- 55' The whistle greets James McGarry as he departs to be replaced by Jacob Farrell.
- 60' Marco Tulio has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jacob Farrell.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Isaias argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Zach Clough by George Blackwood on 69 minute.
- 74' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' Moresche is replacing Marco Tulio for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- 79' The referee shows Adelaide United FC player a Yellow card on 79.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nestor Irankunda on 82 minutes.
- 84' Adelaide United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Panashe Madanha is hanging Ben Halloran on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' The Adelaide United FC manager makes a substitution. Ben Halloran departs to be replaced by Panashe Madanha.
- 88' Jason Cummings makes way for Daniel Hall at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Samuel Silvera | 4 |
| Marco Tulio | 4 |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 |
| George Blackwood | 3 |
| Tomi Juric | 3 |
| Ben Halloran | 3 |
| Craig Goodwin | 3 |
| Beni Nkololo | 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
4 / 4
1.38
Adelaide United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Adelaide United FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
77%
Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.3%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 3
4.5%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 4
3.6%
1 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC
| Handicap | Adelaide United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 21% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

