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 Kearney Robinson
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Craig Zetter
- Referee
- Referee Matthew McOrist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 2–8 | L |
| 22 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 3–5 | L |
| 17 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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' What a night it is going to be! Central Coast Mariners FC welcome Adelaide United FC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Halloran, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Ryan Strain has done his job and it is now time for Ben Halloran to step up.
- 22' Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Jem Karacan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 35' Brilliant from the ! Isaias makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 35.
- 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Central Coast Mariners FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Central Coast Mariners FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Craig Goodwin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 59' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Stephen Mallon has done his job and it is now time for Matt Simon to step up.
- 64' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 68' Jordan Murray makes way for Andrew Hoole at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 72' Jem Karacan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 72.
- 74' Jordy Thomassen is ready to make an impact after coming on for George Blackwood at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Adelaide United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Michael McGlinchey comes on to replace Aiden O'Neill.
- 85' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' Kye Rowles catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Adelaide United FC ring the changes. Craig Goodwin has done his job and it is now time for Vince Lia to step up.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Adelaide United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 68
- 18
- 1
- 15
- 6
- 11
- 2
- 3
- 13
-
25
Jordan Murray ↓ Andrew Hoole 68'
-
29
Stephen Mallon ↓ Matt Simon 59'
Bench
- 12
- 22
-
7
Andrew Hoole ↑ 68'
-
8
Michael McGlinchey ↑ 80'
-
19
Matt Simon ↑ 59'
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 3
- 20
- 2
- 8
- 7
-
4
Ryan Strain ↓ Ben Halloran 17'
- 14
- 33
- 31
-
11
Craig Goodwin ↓ Vince Lia 90'
Bench
- 1
-
6
Vince Lia ↑ 90'
- 16
-
26
Ben Halloran ↑ 17'
-
19
Jordy Thomassen ↑ 74'
Coach
Marco Kurz
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
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-03-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-03-16
Newcastle United Jets FC
2–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-03-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–8
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2019-02-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–5
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2019-02-17
Sydney FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2019-02-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Adelaide United FC Form
2019-03-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2019-03-15
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Perth Glory FC
L
2019-03-01
Sydney FC
2–0
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-02-24
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2019-02-16
Adelaide United FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-02-09
Melbourne City FC
1–1
Adelaide United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.21
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
76%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Adelaide United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Adelaide United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.4%
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% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

