Adelaide United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2023-24

Adelaide United FC

3 – 0

Full Time

Central Coast Mariners FC

Fri 20 Oct 2023 · 08:45 UTC Coopers Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 27' Mikael Doka

Y 44' Noah Smith

Musa Toure 74' Y

Y 77' Jacob Farrell

YR 79' Jacob Farrell

Overview

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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)

Match Details

Referee Kearney Robinson
Referee Alex King

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

2023-10-20 Adelaide United FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-05-20 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC 2023-05-13 Adelaide United FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-04-28 Adelaide United FC 1–4 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-01-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Adelaide United FC

Recent Form

Adelaide United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Oct	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	3–0	W
20 May	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–2	L
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

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Oct	Adelaide United FC	A	0–3	L
20 May	Adelaide United FC	H	2–0	W
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

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Adelaide United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC get this one started.
5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Adelaide United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mikael Doka made 208 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
20' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
23' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 23 minute. Brian Kaltak leaves to be changed by Noah Smith.
27' Controversy at the stadium! Mikael Doka argues furiously but the card stands.
32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
34' Alou Kuol makes way for Dylan Wenzel-Halls at the 34 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
38' Against the run of play, Ben Halloran has scored! This game has turned on its head.
43' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
44' Poor challenge from Noah Smith. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
49' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Adelaide United FC that had 233 games and scored 368 goals.
54' Central Coast Mariners FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Noah Smith, as he is very good at scoring at Coopers Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
64' The England Zach Clough breaks the deadlock on 64 minutes. 2-0!
66' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — William Wilson exits the field as Harrison Steele enters on 66.
67' Musa Toure gets the nod from Adelaide United FC. He replaces Hiroshi Ibusuki and will look to change the dynamic.
72' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
74' It’s a booking for Adelaide United FC player. Musa Toure gets a card.
75' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Nestor Irankunda by Ryan Tunnicliffe on 75 minute.
76' Zach Clough makes way for Bernardo Oliveira at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
77' The referee has no hesitation. Jacob Farrell is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — card on 77.
79' Jacob Farrell catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 79.
80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nick Ansell makes it 3-0.
85' Adelaide United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
86' Luke Duzel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Johnny Yull on 86 minute.
The points are shared — Adelaide United FC 3-0 Central Coast Mariners FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Adelaide United FC Lineups

Starting XI

10
Zach Clough ↓ Bernardo Oliveira 76'
4
Nick Ansell
46
Joe Gauci
7
Ryan Kitto
26
Ben Halloran
9
Hiroshi Ibusuki ↓ Musa Toure 67'
66
Nestor Irankunda ↓ Ryan Tunnicliffe 75'
8
Isaias Sanchez
41
Alexandar Popovic
36
Panashe Madanha
37
Johnny Yull ↓ Luke Duzel 86'

Bench

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

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

2023-10-20 Adelaide United FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2023-05-20 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC L 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

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2023-10-20 Adelaide United FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-05-20 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC W 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

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.92 Adelaide United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.62 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 74% + Both teams to score 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Adelaide United FC41% Draw26% Central Coast Mariners FC33%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes68% 0% No32%

Avg goals/match: 3.54

Actual: No — clean sheet

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

67%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

59%

Adelaide United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Adelaide United FC34% Draw40% Central Coast Mariners FC26%

Actual: Adelaide United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted

3 – 0

Actual

1 – 1

9.9%

2 – 1

8.4%

1 – 2

7.1%

2 – 2

6.7%

2 – 0

5.4%

3 – 1

5.3%

1 – 0

3 – 2

4.3%

0 – 0

4.3%

0 – 1

4.1%

0 – 2

3.8%

1 – 3

3.8%

Asian Handicap — Adelaide United FC

Handicap	Adelaide United FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	13%	75%
-1.5	25%	—	75%
-1	25%	19%	56%
-0.5	44%	—	56%
+0.5	68%	—	32%
+1	68%	16%	16%
+1.5	84%	—	16%
+2	84%	10%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✗

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

15% ✓

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