Central Coast Mariners FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League .
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Alex King
- Referee Andrej Giev
- Referee Matthew McOrist
- Referee Adrian Arndt
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | Sydney FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Adelaide United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #2 |
| 32 | Points | 43 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 12 / 7 / 7 |
| 35 | Scored | 46 |
| 42 | Conceded | 36 |
| -7 | GD | +10 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 31% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Central Coast Mariners FC and Adelaide United FC.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Central Coast Mariners FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 9' Adelaide United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Craig Goodwin on 9.
- 14' Isaias is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Central Coast Mariners FC tonight.
- 16' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Adelaide United FC are in front.
- 21' Central Coast Mariners FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 26' Adelaide United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' Jordan Elsey has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 36' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Apostolos Stamatelopoulos on 37.
- 42' The 42-year-old Kalifa Cisse has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Tom Hiariej is replaced by Andrew Hoole on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 56' What a moment for Craig Goodwin! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 61' It’s a booking for Central Coast Mariners FC player. Matt Simon gets a Yellow card.
- 62' Connor Pain has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ross McCormack on 62 minute.
- 65' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Ken Ilso is withdrawn and Ryan Kitto gets his opportunity.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' Mathew Millar gets the nod from Central Coast Mariners FC. He replaces Michael McGlinchey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 77 minutes.
- 82' It’s high time Marco Kurz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 83' It is a substitution in Adelaide United FC team. Craig Goodwin is replaced by Ryan Strain on 83 minute.
- 88' Central Coast Mariners FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Adelaide United FC's shape.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Ross McCormack ↓ Connor Pain 62'
- 1
- 5
- 15
-
6
Tom Hiariej ↓ Andrew Hoole 46'
- 8
- 19
- 3
- 13
- 10
- 20
Bench
-
18
Mathew Millar ↑ 72'
- 12
- 22
-
11
Connor Pain ↑ 62'
-
7
Andrew Hoole ↑ 46'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
- 2
- 23
- 8
- 16
- 33
-
11
Craig Goodwin ↓ Ryan Strain 83'
- 26
-
10
Ken Ilso ↓ Ryan Kitto 65'
Bench
- 30
- 5
-
7
Ryan Kitto ↑ 65'
-
4
Ryan Strain ↑ 83'
-
17
Nikola Mileusnic ↑ 72'
Coach
Marco Kurz
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
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2018-11-04
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–3
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-10-27
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2018-10-21
Brisbane Roar FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2018-02-17
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2017-12-26
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2017-11-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
L
Adelaide United FC Form
2018-11-04
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2018-10-26
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2018-10-19
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Sydney FC
D
2018-04-22
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-04-15
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2018-04-08
Sydney FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.22
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.01
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
75%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Adelaide United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 3
6.2%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.5%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 22% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +2.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.