Central Coast Mariners FC vs Western United FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2024-25

Central Coast Mariners FC

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Western United FC

Fri 28 Feb 2025 · 08:35 UTC Central Coast Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Sasha Kuzevski 47' Y

Y 79' Jordan Lauton

Alfie McCalmont 85' Y

Y 90' Luke Vickery

Overview

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

Central Coast Mariners FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Ben Abraham
Referee Joanna Charaktis (Australia)

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

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

Last 5 meetings

2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-04-13 Western United FC 0–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-12-08 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–0 Western United FC 2023-04-07 Western United FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Feb	Western United FC	H	1–3	L
22 Feb	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	0–4	L
07 Feb	Perth Glory FC	A	1–1	D
01 Feb	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	2–2	D
29 Jan	Western United FC	A	2–2	D
25 Jan	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	0–0	D

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Feb	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	3–1	W
23 Feb	Adelaide United FC	H	3–0	W
15 Feb	Auckland FC	H	0–2	L
09 Feb	Macarthur FC	A	2–2	D
29 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	2–2	D
17 Jan	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	3–1	W

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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Central Coast Stadium!
5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
25' The whistle greets Abel Walatee as he departs to be replaced by Riku Danzaki.
30' It is a cagey affair so far. Central Coast Mariners FC in their trying to find a way past Western United FC's compact .
35' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
40' Western United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nathan Paull, as he is very good at scoring at Central Coast Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
46' Alou Kuol makes way for Nicolas Duarte at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
47' That is a card for Central Coast Mariners FC. Sasha Kuzevski will be fuming at that decision.
52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Noah Botic makes it 0-1.
57' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dylan Peraic-Cullen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Central Coast Mariners FC.
59' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Alfie McCalmont comes on to replace Harrison Steele.
64' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Ruhs is hanging Hiroshi Ibusuki on the field on 64 minute.
69' Western United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
74' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomoki Imai made 34 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
76' What a moment for Tomoki Imai! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
78' Luke Vickery gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Matthew Grimaldi and will look to change the dynamic.
79' Jordan Lauton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 79.
80' The supporters are chanting for Diesel Herrington. He replaces Nathan Paull on 80 minute.
81' The Australia Luke Vickery breaks the deadlock on 81 minutes. 0-3!
85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alfie McCalmont.
85' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Miguel Di Pizio is replaced by Bailey Brandtman on 85 minute.
90' That looks like a foul for a card for Luke Vickery.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Central Coast Mariners FC.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

7
Christian Theoharous ↓ Abdelelah Faisal 59'
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Nicolas Duarte 46'
12
Lucas Mauragis
16
Harrison Steele ↓ Alfie McCalmont 59'
27
Sasha Kuzevski
40
Dylan Peraic-Cullen
33
Nathan Paull ↓ Diesel Herrington 80'
10
Mikael Doka
3
Brian Kaltak
23
Miguel Di Pizio ↓ Bailey Brandtman 85'
36
Haine Eames

Bench

15
Storm Roux
8
Alfie McCalmont ↑ 59'
1
Adam Pavlesic
24
Diesel Herrington ↑ 80'
29
Nicolas Duarte ↑ 46'
37
Bailey Brandtman ↑ 85'
21
Abdelelah Faisal ↑ 59'

Coach Mark Jackson

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 78'
77
Riku Danzaki ↑ 25'
24
Michael Ruhs ↑ 64'
22
Kane Vidmar
44
Jordan Lauton ↑ 78'
70
Michael Vonja
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 78'

Coach John Aloisi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC L 2025-02-22 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2025-02-07 Perth Glory FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-02-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Newcastle United Jets FC D 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-25 Wellington Phoenix FC 0–0 Central Coast Mariners FC D

Western United FC Form

2025-02-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–3 Western United FC W 2025-02-23 Western United FC 3–0 Adelaide United FC W 2025-02-15 Western United FC 0–2 Auckland FC L 2025-02-09 Macarthur FC 2–2 Western United FC D 2025-01-29 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2025-01-17 Western United FC 3–1 Newcastle United Jets FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.5 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.64 Western United FC xG

I would bet for: Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC36% Draw27% Western United FC37%

Actual: Western United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes63% 0% No37%

Avg goals/match: 3.14

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	82%	18%
± 2.5	60%	40%
± 3.5	38%	62%
± 4.5	21%	79%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw

62%

Draw or Western United FC

64%

Central Coast Mariners FC or Western United FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC26% Draw43% Western United FC31%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.6%

1 – 2

8.4%

2 – 1

7.7%

0 – 1

6.3%

2 – 2

6.3%

0 – 0

0 – 2

5.8%

1 – 0

5.7%

2 – 0

4.8%

1 – 3

Actual

3 – 1

3.8%

2 – 3

3.5%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap	Central Coast Mariners FC covers	Push	Western United FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	10%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	17%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	60%	—	40%
+1	60%	19%	21%
+1.5	79%	—	21%
+2	79%	12%	9%
+2.5	91%	—	9%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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