Central Coast Mariners FC vs Adelaide United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Adelaide United FC — A League at Grahame Park.
- 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 Shaun Evans
- Referee Andrej Giev
- Referee George Lakrindis
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Mar | Sydney FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Central Coast Mariners FC is hosting Adelaide United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Central Coast Mariners FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Marcos Urena, a Costa Rica , has 3 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' The travelling Adelaide United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 35' Central Coast Mariners FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Adelaide United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' 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.
- 48' What a strike from Kusini Yengi! The score is 0-1.
- 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ruon Tongyik made 205 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Adelaide United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 64' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Marcos Urena trudges off to be replaced by Joshua Nisbet on 64 minutes.
- 69' Another substitution for Adelaide United FC to replace Michael Jakobsen by George Timotheou on 69 minute.
- 72' Oliver Bozanic does the damage! The net is bulging and Central Coast Mariners FC surge ahead!
- 73' Kusini Yengi makes way for Tomi Juric at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Adelaide United FC.
- 76' Alou Kuol puts Central Coast Mariners FC on the lead.
- 78' Poor challenge from Joshua Cavallo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' Craig Goodwin has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 89' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 89 minute. Danny DeSilva leaves to be changed by Jaden Casella.
- 90' Daniel Bouman makes way for Matthew Hatch at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
- Full Time. Central Coast Mariners FC beats Adelaide United FC
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Danny DeSilva ↓ Jaden Casella 89'
- 15
-
19
Matt Simon ↓ Alou Kuol 64'
- 11
- 21
-
12
Marcos Urena ↓ Alou Kuol 64'
- 8
- 1
- 6
-
14
Daniel Bouman ↓ Matthew Hatch 90'
Bench
- 20
-
4
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 64'
-
29
Alou Kuol ↑ 64'
- 23
- 22
-
26
Jaden Casella ↑ 89'
-
25
Matthew Hatch ↑ 90'
Adelaide United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 46
- 28
- 22
- 23
- 4
- 6
- 11
- 26
- 27
-
29
Yengi Kusini ↓ Tomi Juric 73'
Bench
- 18
-
24
Pacifique Niyongabire ↑ 89'
-
9
Tomi Juric ↑ 73'
-
3
George Timotheou ↑ 69'
- 34
- 33
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
2021-04-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-27
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2021-03-22
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2021-03-14
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2021-03-08
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–0
Macarthur FC
W
2021-03-02
Perth Glory FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
Adelaide United FC Form
2021-04-01
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
L
2021-03-28
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Sydney FC
W
2021-03-21
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–4
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-13
Melbourne Victory FC
1–3
Adelaide United FC
W
2021-03-05
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2021-02-27
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–3
Adelaide United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93
Adelaide United FC xG
I would bet for:
Central Coast Mariners FC or Adelaide United FC 75% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Adelaide United FC
65%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Adelaide United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4.3%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Adelaide United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Adelaide United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

