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 (2025/26)
- Adelaide United FC 26 games · 43 pts (2025/26)
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
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Adelaide United FC this season
Adelaide United FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Adelaide United FC are 2nd (43 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
Adelaide United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
4/–
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
Adelaide United FC
| Luka Jovanovic | 11 G | 3 A |
| Johnny Yull | 4 G | 5 A |
| Ethan Alagich | 4 G | 4 A |
| Ryan Kitto | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Grahame Park!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michael Jakobsen suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The 26-year-old Pacifique Niyongabire has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Adelaide United FC backline.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Danny DeSilva needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' Adelaide United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' 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.
- 40' It looks surprising Adelaide United FC does not make any changes. Oliver Bozanic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 48' A stunning finish from Kusini Yengi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 53' Juande, a Spain , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 58' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 58 minutes.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. Central Coast Mariners FC in their trying to find a way past Adelaide United FC's compact .
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Joshua Nisbet. He replaces Marcos Urena on 64 minute.
- 69' Time for substitution for Adelaide United FC. Michael Jakobsen is replaced by George Timotheou.
- 72' Assisted by Jack Clisby with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oliver Bozanic makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 73' The Adelaide United FC bench stirs into life. Kusini Yengi is withdrawn and Tomi Juric gets his opportunity.
- 76' Magnificent from Alou Kuol! That is 13 goals in 208 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Joshua Cavallo is booked for Adelaide United FC — Yellow card on 78.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. Central Coast Mariners FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 88' Daniel Bouman has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 89' Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jaden Casella is hanging Danny DeSilva on the field on 89 minute.
- 90' Matthew Hatch is replacing Daniel Bouman for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Central Coast Mariners FC 2-1 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
Kusini Yengi ↓ 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.