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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Perth Glory FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

A League · 2018-19
Central Coast Mariners FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Perth Glory FC
Mon 31 Dec 2018 · 08:00 UTC Grahame Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 34' Alex Grant
Matt Simon 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Central Coast Mariners FC vs Perth Glory FC — A League at Grahame Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett
  • Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
  • Referee Kurt Ams
  • Referee Ryan Gallagher
  • Referee Scott Edeling
4 games this season 🟨 3.8/game ⚽ 8.5 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

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7
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Central Coast Mariners FC 20 games · Avg 2.9 goals Perth Glory FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-31 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Perth Glory FC 2018-11-25 Perth Glory FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Dec Perth Glory FC H 1–4 L
23 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC H 1–2 L
15 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC A 0–2 L
07 Dec Western Sydney Wanderers FC A 0–2 L
01 Dec Sydney FC H 1–2 L
25 Nov Perth Glory FC A 2–3 L
Perth Glory FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Dec Central Coast Mariners FC A 4–1 W
21 Dec Sydney FC H 1–2 L
16 Dec Newcastle United Jets FC A 2–0 W
08 Dec Melbourne City FC H 1–0 W
02 Dec Wellington Phoenix FC A 1–1 D
25 Nov Central Coast Mariners FC H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Central Coast Mariners FC Perth Glory FC
#9 Position #10
32 Points 31
26 Played 26
8 / 8 / 10 W / D / L 8 / 7 / 11
35 Scored 32
42 Conceded 39
-7 GD -7
1.23 PPG 1.19
31% Win % 31%

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Perth Glory FC are 10th (31 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Central Coast Mariners FC and Perth Glory FC is underway.
  • 3' Andy Keogh has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 3 minutes.
  • 8' Australia international Adam Pearce has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 13' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 18' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 23' The Portugal Fabio Ferreira breaks the deadlock on 23 minutes. 0-2!
  • 28' Ivan Franjic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 29' Jake McGing has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mario Shabow on 29 minute.
  • 34' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alex Grant on 34 minutes.
  • 39' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Perth Glory FC backline.
  • 41' Magnificent from Fabio Ferreira! That is 2 goals in 209 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 46' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Jack Clisby departs to be replaced by Jordan Murray.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 56' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 57' Jake Brimmer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fabio Ferreira at the 57 minute mark.
  • 62' Central Coast Mariners FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 69' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Antony Golec is replaced by Tommy Oar on 69 minute.
  • 74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomislav Mrcela made 209 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 75' Another substitution for Perth Glory FC to replace Joel Chianese by Brendon Santalab on 75 minute.
  • 77' Jordan Murray doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 82' Perth Glory FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Tomislav Mrcela as he leaves the pitch. Dino Dulbic steps in for Perth Glory FC.
  • 88' It’s a booking for Central Coast Mariners FC player. Matt Simon gets a Yellow card.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Andy Keogh — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-4 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mike Mulvey

Perth Glory FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Popović

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bruno Fornaroli 4
Adam Taggart 4
Stefan Colakovski 2
Joel Chianese 2
Marco Tulio 2
Aaron McEneff 2
Alou Kuol 2
Giordano Colli 2

Head to Head

2018-12-31 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Perth Glory FC 2018-11-25 Perth Glory FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2018-12-31 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Perth Glory FC L 2018-12-23 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–2 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2018-12-15 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2018-12-07 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2018-12-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–2 Sydney FC L 2018-11-25 Perth Glory FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L

Perth Glory FC Form

2018-12-31 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Perth Glory FC W 2018-12-21 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Sydney FC L 2018-12-16 Newcastle United Jets FC 0–2 Perth Glory FC W 2018-12-08 Perth Glory FC 1–0 Melbourne City FC W 2018-12-02 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–1 Perth Glory FC D 2018-11-25 Perth Glory FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38 Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.24 Perth Glory FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 69% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Central Coast Mariners FC24% Draw23% Perth Glory FC53%
Actual: Perth Glory FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Perth Glory FC
76%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Perth Glory FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Central Coast Mariners FC20% Draw39% Perth Glory FC41%
Actual: Perth Glory FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
6.6%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.6%
0 – 0
4%
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap Central Coast Mariners FC covers Push Perth Glory FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 6% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 12% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 21% 35%
+1.5 65% — 35%
+2 65% 17% 18%
+2.5 82% — 18%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓
Perth Glory FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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