Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2020-21

Central Coast Mariners FC

3 – 2

Full Time

Western United FC

Sun 7 Feb 2021 · 07:10 UTC Grahame Park HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'

Y 26' Steven Lustica

Ruon Tongyik 45' Y

Y 53' Victor Sanchez

Y 67' Max Burgess

Mark Birighitti 90' Y

Overview

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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC — A League at Grahame Park.

Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
Referee Stephen Lucas
Referee Andrej Giev
Referee Alireza Faghani
Referee Adam Powers

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

Central Coast Mariners FC 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals Western United FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC 2020-03-01 Western United FC 6–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2020-01-19 Western United FC 3–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2019-11-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 Feb	Western United FC	H	3–2	W
03 Feb	Melbourne City FC	H	3–2	W
03 Aug	Melbourne Victory FC	A	3–2	W
27 Jul	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	1–1	D
24 Jul	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	0–0	D
18 Jul	Perth Glory FC	A	0–1	L

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 Feb	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	2–3	L
26 Aug	Melbourne City FC	A	0–2	L
23 Aug	Brisbane Roar FC	A	1–0	W
19 Aug	Melbourne City FC	H	1–3	L
15 Aug	Sydney FC	A	2–1	W
12 Aug	Perth Glory FC	A	2–0	W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' KICK OFF: Central Coast Mariners FC gets underway.
4' Tomislav Uskok makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Western United FC are in front.
9' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
14' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
16' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Matt Simon makes no mistake. 1-1!
17' Matt Simon makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
22' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
26' Steven Lustica was booked on 26.
31' Central Coast Mariners FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
36' Central Coast Mariners FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
42' Besart Berisha does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
45' Ruon Tongyik is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
46' The supporters are chanting for Jaden Casella. He replaces Michal Janota on 46 minute.
51' The travelling Western United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
53' Controversy at the stadium! Victor Sanchez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
58' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
60' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Marcos Urena exits the field as Daniel Bouman enters on 60.
61' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Matt Simon is replaced by Alou Kuol.
63' Max Burgess is replacing Iker Guarrotxena for the Western United FC side.
67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Max Burgess on 67 minutes.
72' Alessandro Diamanti has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 150 appearances.
75' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Oliver Bozanic exits the field as Joshua Nisbet enters on 75.
77' Alou Kuol is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
81' What a moment for Alou Kuol! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
84' The whistle greets Steven Lustica as he departs to be replaced by Lachlan Wales.
89' It looks like no one’s ball. Western United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
90' Controversy at the stadium! Mark Birighitti argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
90' Stefan Nigro makes way for Lewis Miller at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Central Coast Mariners FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

20
Adam Pearce
4
Joshua Nisbet ↑ 75'
3
Lewis Miller ↑ 90'
14
Daniel Bouman ↑ 60'
29
Alou Kuol ↑ 61'
23
Daniel Hall
26
Jaden Casella ↑ 46'

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marko Rudan

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jason Cummings	8
Besart Berisha	5
Max Burgess	3
Alou Kuol	3
Noah Smith	2
Matt Simon	2
Beni Nkololo	2
Jacob Farrell	2

Head to Head

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC W 2021-02-03 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC W 2020-08-03 Melbourne Victory FC 2–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2020-07-27 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2020-07-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–0 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2020-07-18 Perth Glory FC 1–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L

Western United FC Form

2021-02-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–2 Western United FC L 2020-08-26 Melbourne City FC 2–0 Western United FC L 2020-08-23 Brisbane Roar FC 0–1 Western United FC W 2020-08-19 Western United FC 1–3 Melbourne City FC L 2020-08-15 Sydney FC 1–2 Western United FC W 2020-08-12 Perth Glory FC 0–2 Western United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.51 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.52 Western United FC xG

I would bet for: Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC41% Draw26% Western United FC33%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.03

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw

67%

Draw or Western United FC

59%

Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Central Coast Mariners FC28% Draw44% Western United FC28%

Actual: Western United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted

3 – 2

Actual

1 – 1

12%

1 – 2

8.1%

2 – 1

8.1%

0 – 0

6.6%

0 – 1

6.5%

1 – 0

6.5%

2 – 2

6.1%

0 – 2

5.5%

2 – 0

5.5%

1 – 3

4.1%

3 – 1

2 – 3

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap	Central Coast Mariners FC covers	Push	Western United FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	11%	82%
-1.5	18%	—	82%
-1	18%	18%	64%
-0.5	36%	—	64%
+0.5	63%	—	37%
+1	63%	19%	18%
+1.5	82%	—	18%
+2	82%	11%	7%
+2.5	93%	—	7%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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