Brisbane Roar FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2024-25

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Central Coast Mariners FC

Fri 3 Jan 2025 · 08:35 UTC Suncorp Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Harry Van der Saag 5' Y

Keegan Jelacic 52' Y

Hosine Bility 69' Y

Y 69' Alfie McCalmont

Y 78' Ryan Edmondson

Lucas Herrington 79' Y

Ben Halloran 81' Y

Y 86' Dylan Peraic-Cullen

Hosine Bility 89' YR

Y 90' Diesel Herrington

Overview

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Brisbane Roar FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Suncorp Stadium.

Brisbane Roar FC 26 games · 26 pts (2025/26)
Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Adam Kersey
Referee Richard Naumovski (Australia)

18 games this season 🟨 0.4/game ⚽ 3.9 goals/game

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

Brisbane Roar FC 20 games · Avg 2.9 goals Central Coast Mariners FC

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-03 Brisbane Roar FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-01-27 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Brisbane Roar FC 2023-12-21 Brisbane Roar FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-11-12 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–2 Brisbane Roar FC 2023-04-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–1 Brisbane Roar FC

Recent Form

Brisbane Roar FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
03 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	1–3	L
29 Dec	Western United FC	A	0–1	L
21 Dec	Perth Glory FC	H	0–1	L
14 Dec	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	2–2	D
06 Dec	Melbourne City FC	H	1–4	L
30 Nov	Macarthur FC	A	4–4	D

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
03 Jan	Brisbane Roar FC	A	3–1	W
31 Dec	Melbourne City FC	H	1–1	D
28 Dec	Auckland FC	H	1–4	L
23 Dec	Macarthur FC	A	1–1	D
13 Dec	Adelaide United FC	H	0–4	L
08 Dec	Sydney FC	H	2–1	W

Season Stats

Brisbane Roar FC		Central Coast Mariners FC
#11	Position	#9
26	Points	32
26	Played	26
6 / 8 / 12	W / D / L	8 / 8 / 10
27	Scored	35
36	Conceded	42
-9	GD	-7
1.00	PPG	1.23
23%	Win %	31%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)

60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

27% Clean Sheets
Brisbane Roar FC this season

23% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

Brisbane Roar FC are 11th (26 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Brisbane Roar FC

0-15

1/1

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

–/2

61-75

1/2

76+

2/2

■ 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)

Brisbane Roar FC

Justin Vidic	4 G	2 A
Chris Long	4 G	1 A
Samuel Klein	4 G

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' And we are off! Brisbane Roar FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — let the football do the talking.
5' The referee has no hesitation. Harry Van der Saag is booked for Brisbane Roar FC — card on 5.
10' Brisbane Roar FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
11' A stunning finish from Walid Shour — that came from absolutely nowhere!
16' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Central Coast Mariners FC that had 208 games and scored 311 goals.
21' It is a cagey affair so far. Brisbane Roar FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
26' Central Coast Mariners FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Brisbane Roar FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
36' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
46' Another change for Brisbane Roar FC made on 46 minute. Walid Shour leaves to be changed by Jacob Brazete.
47' It is a substitution in Brisbane Roar FC team. Harry Van der Saag is replaced by Corey Brown on 47 minute.
52' The referee shows Brisbane Roar FC player a card on 52.
55' The crowd applauds Christian Theoharous as he leaves the pitch. Vitor Feijao steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
60' Brazil international Mikael Doka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
64' Adam Zimarino is replacing Florin Berenguer for the Brisbane Roar FC side.
65' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Alou Kuol has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Edmondson to step up.
69' Hosine Bility is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
71' GOAL! Ben Halloran scores on 71. Assisted by Corey Brown
76' The home supporters are growing impatient. Brisbane Roar FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
78' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 78.
79' It’s a booking for Brisbane Roar FC player. Lucas Herrington gets a card.
81' Harrison Steele makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
81' Ben Halloran has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 81.
82' Another change for Brisbane Roar FC made on 82 minute. Ben Halloran leaves to be changed by Rafael Struick.
86' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a card in front of him.
86' Another substitution for Brisbane Roar FC to replace Antonee Burke-Gilroy by Louis Zabala on 86 minute.
87' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Storm Roux by Arthur De Lima on 87 minute.
89' Hosine Bility picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
90' That is a card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Diesel Herrington will be fuming at that decision.
Brisbane Roar FC will have plenty to reflect on. Central Coast Mariners FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Brisbane Roar FC Lineups

Starting XI

27
Ben Halloran ↓ Rafael Struick 82'
10
Florin Berenguer ↓ Adam Zimarino 64'
1
Macklin Freke
17
Harry Van der Saag ↓ Corey Brown 47'
23
Keegan Jelacic
15
Hosine Bility
21
Antonee Burke-Gilroy ↓ Louis Zabala 86'
26
Jay O'Shea
16
Thomas Waddingham
8
Walid Shour ↓ Jacob Brazete 46'
12
Lucas Herrington

Bench

3
Corey Brown ↑ 47'
2
Scott Neville
35
Louis Zabala ↑ 86'
7
Rafael Struick ↑ 82'
43
Adam Zimarino ↑ 64'
29
Matthew Acton
18
Jacob Brazete ↑ 46'

Coach Ruben Zadkovich

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Trent Sainsbury ↓ Diesel Herrington 65'
15
Storm Roux ↓ Arthur De Lima 87'
8
Alfie McCalmont
7
Christian Theoharous ↓ Vitor Feijao 55'
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Ryan Edmondson 65'
16
Harrison Steele
40
Dylan Peraic-Cullen
33
Nathan Paull
10
Mikael Doka
3
Brian Kaltak
28
William Wilson ↓ Bailey Brandtman 55'

Bench

99
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 65'
1
Adam Pavlesic
24
Diesel Herrington ↑ 65'
37
Bailey Brandtman ↑ 55'
36
Haine Eames
35
Arthur De Lima ↑ 87'
11
Vitor Feijao ↑ 55'

Coach Mark Jackson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Beni Nkololo	3
James O'Shea	3
Marco Tulio	3
Miguel Angel Torres	3
Samuel Klein	3
Arthur De Lima	2
Connor Pain	2
Jason Cummings	2

Head to Head

Brisbane Roar FC Form

2025-01-03 Brisbane Roar FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2024-12-29 Western United FC 1–0 Brisbane Roar FC L 2024-12-21 Brisbane Roar FC 0–1 Perth Glory FC L 2024-12-14 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–2 Brisbane Roar FC D 2024-12-06 Brisbane Roar FC 1–4 Melbourne City FC L 2024-11-30 Macarthur FC 4–4 Brisbane Roar FC D

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2025-01-03 Brisbane Roar FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2024-12-31 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC L 2024-12-23 Macarthur FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2024-12-13 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Adelaide United FC L 2024-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–1 Sydney FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.1 Brisbane Roar FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.91 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 57% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Brisbane Roar FC24% Draw25% Central Coast Mariners FC51%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 3.01

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Brisbane Roar FC or Draw

49%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

76%

Brisbane Roar FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Brisbane Roar FC17% Draw43% Central Coast Mariners FC40%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.2%

1 – 2

9.5%

0 – 2

8.9%

0 – 1

8.7%

0 – 0

6.6%

1 – 3

Actual

0 – 3

5.5%

2 – 1

5.5%

2 – 2

5.2%

1 – 0

4.6%

2 – 3

3.4%

1 – 4

Asian Handicap — Brisbane Roar FC

Handicap	Brisbane Roar FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	2%	—	98%
-2	2%	6%	92%
-1.5	8%	—	92%
-1	8%	12%	79%
-0.5	21%	—	79%
+0.5	45%	—	55%
+1	45%	22%	33%
+1.5	67%	—	33%
+2	67%	17%	16%
+2.5	84%	—	16%

Clean Sheet

Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✓

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