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

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

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Kearney Robinson
  • Referee Adam Kersey

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Wellington Phoenix FC 4 10
2 Sydney FC 4 7
3 Brisbane Roar FC 3 7
4 Melbourne City FC 4 7
5 Perth Glory FC 4 6
6 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 5
7 Macarthur FC 4 5
8 Auckland FC 4 5
9 Melbourne Victory FC 4 3
10 Newcastle United Jets FC 4 2
11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4 2
12 Adelaide United FC 3 1

Head-to-Head

8
2
4
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
0% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Central Coast Mariners FC
Oliver Lavale 4 G
Ali Auglah 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Central Coast Mariners FC have kicked off against Western United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' 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.
  • 11' The Fiji Daniel Hall breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 1-0!
  • 16' That is a card for Western United FC. Joshua Risdon will be fuming at that decision.
  • 21' Jacob Farrell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 212 appearances.
  • 24' What composure from Brian Kaltak! The Vanuatu international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 29' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Western United FC backline.
  • 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 44' Brilliant from the ! Marco Tulio makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 44.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Steven Lustica as he leaves the pitch. Sebastian Pasquali steps in for Western United FC.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 56 minute. Jing Reec leaves to be changed by Alou Kuol.
  • 61' 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.
  • 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 69' The whistle greets Riku Danzaki as he departs to be replaced by Michael Ruhs.
  • 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 76' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Miguel Angel Torres exits the field as Harrison Steele enters on 76.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Matthew Grimaldi on, Angus Thurgate off on 79 minutes.
  • 82' GOAL! Alou Kuol fires home to make it 4-0!
  • 83' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Storm Roux trudges off to be replaced by Mikael Doka on 83 minutes.
  • 88' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Western United FC.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Jackson

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

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

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.