Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Sydney FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 26 games · 39 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Adam Kersey
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
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Sydney FC are 5th (39 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Central Coast Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Central Coast Mariners FC and Sydney FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Central Coast Mariners FC and Sydney FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sydney FC backline.
- 20' Sydney FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 28.
- 32' Harrison Steele catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 32.
- 37' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Sydney FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 42' Sydney FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 42.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rhyan Grant on 45 minutes.
- 45' It is a substitution in Sydney FC team. Anas Ouahim is replaced by Andrew Redmayne on 45 minute.
- 50' Anthony Caceres has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 53' The Sydney FC bench stirs into life. Douglas Costa is withdrawn and Adrian Segecic gets his opportunity.
- 58' A goal from the Australia international Alou Kuol! He fires home on 58 to make it 1-0!
- 63' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Christian Theoharous trudges off to be replaced by Vitor Feijao on 63 minutes.
- 65' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Patryk Klimala makes it 1-1.
- 70' Assisted by Mikael Doka with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alou Kuol makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 75' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Sasha Kuzevski departs to be replaced by Haine Eames.
- 78' Jaiden Kucharski is replacing Jordan Courtney-Perkins for the Sydney FC side.
- 79' Sydney FC ring the changes. Hayden Matthews has done his job and it is now time for Joel King to step up.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alfie McCalmont on 80.
- 85' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Alou Kuol is replaced by Sabit James.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
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 |
| Bobo | 3 |
| Alex Brosque | 3 |
| Adrian Segecic | 3 |
| Marco Tulio | 2 |
| Milos Ninkovic | 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.