Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2023-24

Central Coast Mariners FC

4 – 0

Full Time

Western United FC

Fri 8 Dec 2023 · 08:45 UTC Central Coast Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 16' Joshua Risdon

Overview

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

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

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

Last 5 meetings

2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC 2023-04-07 Western United FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC 2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Western United FC 2022-04-30 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC 2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
08 Dec	Western United FC	H	4–0	W
03 Dec	Melbourne Victory FC	H	2–2	D
25 Nov	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	3–1	W
12 Nov	Brisbane Roar FC	H	1–2	L
04 Nov	Perth Glory FC	A	0–2	L
29 Oct	Macarthur FC	H	1–2	L

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
08 Dec	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	0–4	L
02 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	0–1	L
26 Nov	Adelaide United FC	H	1–3	L
11 Nov	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	0–1	L
04 Nov	Macarthur FC	A	0–1	L
28 Oct	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–5	L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Welcome to Central Coast Stadium that hosts another battle between Central Coast Mariners FC and Western United FC.
5' 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.
10' Central Coast Mariners FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
11' Goal! Daniel Hall scores his 4 goal in 208 matches.
16' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Joshua Risdon.
21' Central Coast Mariners FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
24' What a strike from Brian Kaltak! The score is 2-0.
29' Matthew Grimaldi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
39' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western United FC that had 150 games and scored 248 goals.
44' The Brazil Marco Tulio breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 3-0!
46' Time for substitution for Western United FC. Steven Lustica is replaced by Sebastian Pasquali.
51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
56' Jing Reec makes way for Alou Kuol at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
61' Michael Ruhs has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
69' Another substitution for Western United FC to replace Riku Danzaki by Michael Ruhs on 69 minute.
74' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Jackson might look to freshen things up shortly.
76' Harrison Steele is ready to make an impact after coming on for Miguel Angel Torres at the 76 minute mark.
79' Matthew Grimaldi is replacing Angus Thurgate for the Western United FC side.
82' The Australia Alou Kuol breaks the deadlock on 82 minutes. 4-0!
83' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Storm Roux is replaced by Mikael Doka.
88' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Jackson will be considering his options from the bench.
4-0 the final result. Western United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

10
Marco Tulio
15
Storm Roux ↓ Mikael Doka 83'
20
Danny Vukovic
4
Joshua Nisbet
23
Daniel Hall
18
Jacob Farrell
3
Brian Kaltak
6
Max Balard
39
Miguel Di Pizio ↓ Christian Theoharous 56'
11
Miguel Angel Torres ↓ Harrison Steele 76'
17
Jing Reec ↓ Alou Kuol 56'

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

32
Angus Thurgate ↓ Matthew Grimaldi 79'
17
Ben Garuccio
6
Tomoki Imai
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Nikita Rukavytsya 46'
27
Jacob Tratt
11
Daniel Penha ↓ Ramy Najjarine 46'
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Michael Ruhs 69'
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Sebastian Pasquali 46'
19
Joshua Risdon
38
Noah Botic
1
Thomas Heward-Belle

Bench

33
Matthew Sutton
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 46'
13
Nikita Rukavytsya ↑ 46'
21
Sebastian Pasquali ↑ 46'
9
Michael Ruhs ↑ 69'
22
Kane Vidmar
39
Matthew Grimaldi ↑ 79'

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jason Cummings	8
Besart Berisha	5
Max Burgess	3
Alou Kuol	3
Noah Botic	2
Connor Pain	2
Noah Smith	2
Matt Simon	2

Head to Head

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC W 2023-12-03 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Melbourne Victory FC D 2023-11-25 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2023-11-12 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–2 Brisbane Roar FC L 2023-11-04 Perth Glory FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–2 Macarthur FC L

Western United FC Form

2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC L 2023-12-02 Western United FC 0–1 Wellington Phoenix FC L 2023-11-26 Western United FC 1–3 Adelaide United FC L 2023-11-11 Western United FC 0–1 Newcastle United Jets FC L 2023-11-04 Macarthur FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2023-10-28 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 5–0 Western United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

2.15 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.89 Western United FC xG

I would bet for: Central Coast Mariners FC to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC65% Draw21% Western United FC14%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes52% 0% No48%

Avg goals/match: 3.04

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw

86%

Draw or Western United FC

35%

Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC

79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC46% Draw41% Western United FC13%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

2 – 0

10.9%

1 – 1

9.9%

1 – 0

9.8%

2 – 1

9.5%

3 – 0

7.6%

3 – 1

6.8%

0 – 0

6.4%

2 – 2

4.2%

4 – 0

Actual

1 – 2

3.9%

4 – 1

3.7%

0 – 1

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap	Central Coast Mariners FC covers	Push	Western United FC covers
-2.5	22%	—	78%
-2	22%	20%	58%
-1.5	42%	—	58%
-1	42%	23%	35%
-0.5	65%	—	35%
+0.5	86%	—	14%
+1	86%	9%	5%
+1.5	95%	—	5%
+2	95%	3%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

42% ✗

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

13% ✓

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