Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Adam Kersey
7 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 6.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Sydney FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Perth Glory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 10 Nov | Macarthur FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Auckland FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
38%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 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
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ 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 |
Sydney FC
| Tiago Quintal | 5 G | 3 A |
| Al Hassan Toure | 5 G | 1 A |
| Campuzano | 4 G | 3 A |
| Joe Lolley | 4 G | 2 A |
| Patrick Wood | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Central Coast Stadium as Central Coast Mariners FC face off against Sydney FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dylan Peraic-Cullen made 208 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The travelling Sydney FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Central Coast Mariners FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Lucas Mauragis, a Australia , has 12 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 32' It’s gonna be a card for Harrison Steele.
- 37' Brazil international Douglas Costa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Harrison Devenish-Meares on 42.
- 45' It’s a booking for Sydney FC player. Rhyan Grant gets a card.
- 45' Sydney FC ring the changes. Anas Ouahim has done his job and it is now time for Andrew Redmayne to step up.
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ufuk Talay might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 53' Douglas Costa makes way for Adrian Segecic at the 53 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sydney FC.
- 58' Goal! Alou Kuol scores his 13 goal in 208 matches.
- 63' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 63 minute. Christian Theoharous leaves to be changed by Vitor Feijao.
- 65' GOAL! Patryk Klimala scores on 65. Assisted by Joe Lolley
- 70' Alou Kuol puts Central Coast Mariners FC on the lead.
- 75' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Haine Eames comes on to replace Sasha Kuzevski.
- 78' The Sydney FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Courtney-Perkins departs to be replaced by Jaiden Kucharski.
- 79' Joel King is replacing Hayden Matthews for the Sydney FC side.
- 80' It’s gonna be a card for Alfie McCalmont.
- 85' Sydney FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' Sabit James is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alou Kuol at the 90 minute mark.
- 2-1 the final result. Sydney FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 8
- 7
-
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Sabit James 90'
- 12
- 16
-
27
Sasha Kuzevski ↓ Haine Eames 75'
- 40
- 33
- 10
- 3
Bench
- 5
- 1
- 24
- 28
-
36
Haine Eames ↑ 75'
-
17
Sabit James ↑ 90'
-
11
Vitor Feijao ↑ 63'
Coach
Mark Jackson
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
11
Douglas Costa ↓ Adrian Segecic 53'
- 23
- 17
- 9
-
15
Leo Sena ↓ Aaron Gurd 53'
-
8
Anas Ouahim ↓ Andrew Redmayne 45'
- 4
- 41
-
5
Hayden Matthews ↓ Joel King 79'
- 12
Bench
-
1
Andrew Redmayne ↑ 45'
-
16
Joel King ↑ 79'
- 13
-
7
Adrian Segecic ↑ 53'
-
3
Aaron Gurd ↑ 53'
-
25
Jaiden Kucharski ↑ 78'
- 33
Coach
Ufuk Talay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 9 |
| Anthony Caceres | 5 |
| Jason Cummings | 4 |
| Alex Brosque | 3 |
| Adrian Segecic | 3 |
| Bobo | 3 |
| Patryk Klimala | 2 |
| Alou Kuol | 2 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2024-12-08
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Sydney FC
W
2024-11-22
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2024-11-10
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
L
2024-11-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–0
Perth Glory FC
D
2024-10-26
Adelaide United FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2024-10-18
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–0
Melbourne Victory FC
D
Sydney FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Central Coast Mariners FC or Sydney FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Sydney FC
65%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Sydney FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.