Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Grahame Park.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Beath
- Referee Anton Shchetinin
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Ashley Beecham
- Referee Kate Jacewicz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Apr | Western United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Apr | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Apr | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #5 |
| 32 | Points | 39 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 6 / 9 |
| 35 | Scored | 33 |
| 42 | Conceded | 25 |
| -7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 31% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Central Coast Mariners FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Sydney FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 6' Marcos Urena has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
- 11' 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.
- 16' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mark Birighitti, as he is very good at scoring at Grahame Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 21' Central Coast Mariners FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sydney FC's shape.
- 26' Sydney FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Grahame Park. Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Central Coast Mariners FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Goal! Matt Simon scores his 20 goal in 208 matches.
- 46' With 0 assists to his name this season, Patrick Wood is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 47' A stunning finish from Milos Ninkovic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve Corica will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' Against the run of play, Bobo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lewis Miller is hanging Daniel Hall on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 67' Sydney FC have won 341 goals from 215 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 70' Harry Van der Saag makes way for Paulo Retre at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Central Coast Mariners FC in their trying to find a way past Sydney FC's compact .
- 78' A tactical swap from Central Coast Mariners FC — Alou Kuol on, Marcos Urena off on 78 minutes.
- 83' Trent Buhagiar is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 88' Patrick Wood gets the nod from Sydney FC. He replaces Bobo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Daniel Bouman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny DeSilva on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Central Coast Mariners FC 2-2 Sydney FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
10
Danny DeSilva ↓ Daniel Bouman 90'
- 15
- 19
- 11
-
12
Marcos Urena ↓ Alou Kuol 78'
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 6
-
23
Daniel Hall ↓ Lewis Miller 57'
Bench
- 20
-
3
Lewis Miller ↑ 57'
-
14
Daniel Bouman ↑ 90'
-
29
Alou Kuol ↑ 78'
- 22
- 26
- 25
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 1
- 4
- 10
- 5
- 26
- 17
- 16
- 21
-
9
Bobo ↓ Patrick Wood 88'
Bench
-
12
Trent Buhagiar ↑ 70'
- 20
-
8
Paulo Retre ↑ 70'
- 3
- 18
- 2
-
33
Patrick Wood ↑ 88'
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 9 |
| Anthony Caceres | 5 |
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Adrian Segecic | 3 |
| Bobo | 3 |
| Alex Brosque | 3 |
| Alou Kuol | 2 |
| Aiden O'Neill | 2 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2021-04-24
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–2
Sydney FC
D
2021-04-17
Western United FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2021-04-06
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Central Coast Mariners FC or Sydney FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Sydney FC
71%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Sydney FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 2
7.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.