Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .
- Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Shaun Evans
- Referee Lance Greenshields
- Referee Adrian Arndt
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 25 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 18 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #11 |
| 5 | Points | 2 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 1 / 2 / 1 | W / D / L | 0 / 2 / 2 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 4 | Conceded | 9 |
| +2 | GD | -5 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 25% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 6th (5 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 11th (2 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/2
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Nicolas Milanovic | 2 G |
| Brandon Borrello | 2 G |
| Miguel Di Pizio | 1 G |
| German Ferreyra | 1 G |
| Atiya Waraga | 1 G |
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Oliver Lavale | 4 G | |
| Ali Auglah | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Central Coast Mariners FC has kicked off!
- 5' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 10' The 39-year-old Vedran Janjetovic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Western Sydney Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' A moment of madness from Oriol Riera on 22 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
- 26' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 26 minute. Kwame Yeboah leaves to be changed by Bruce Kamau.
- 31' Jordan Murray is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Central Coast Mariners FC so far.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Andrew Hoole is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — Yellow card on 36.
- 39' Brendan Hamill has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' What a moment for Tarek Elrich! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 46' Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tommy Oar is hanging Tom Hiariej on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Central Coast Mariners FC that had 212 games and scored 315 goals.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's shape.
- 66' Jaushua Sotirio has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 69' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Mathew Millar departs to be replaced by Stephen Mallon.
- 70' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 70 minute. Oriol Riera leaves to be changed by Mitchell Duke.
- 74' The referee has no hesitation. Kye Rowles is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — Yellow card on 74.
- 77' GOAL! Jaushua Sotirio scores on 77. Assisted by Roly Bonevacia
- 82' Jordan O'Doherty has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 87' The crowd applauds Jordan O'Doherty as he leaves the pitch. Rashid Mahazi steps in for Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 8
- 20
- 5
- 16
- 17
- 28
-
9
Oriol Riera ↓ Mitch Duke 70'
- 13
- 33
-
27
Kwame Yeboah ↓ Bruce Kamau 26'
Bench
-
22
Rashid Mahazi ↑ 87'
-
11
Bruce Kamau ↑ 26'
- 40
- 14
-
12
Mitch Duke ↑ 70'
Coach
Markus Babbel
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 68
- 28
-
18
Mathew Millar ↓ Stephen Mallon 69'
- 1
- 15
-
6
Tom Hiariej ↓ Tommy Oar 46'
- 11
- 7
- 2
- 13
- 25
Bench
- 12
- 8
- 3
-
10
Tommy Oar ↑ 46'
-
29
Stephen Mallon ↑ 69'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Simon | 4 |
| Brandon Borrello | 3 |
| Samuel Silvera | 3 |
| Michael Ruhs | 3 |
| Mitch Duke | 3 |
| Jaushua Sotirio | 2 |
| Bruce Kamau | 2 |
| Beni Nkololo | 2 |
Head to Head
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2019-02-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2019-02-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–5
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2019-01-25
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2019-01-22
Melbourne City FC
4–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-01-18
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–2
Adelaide United FC
L
2019-01-13
Perth Glory FC
4–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-02-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–3
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-01-27
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2019-01-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.28
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Western Sydney Wanderers FC to win 66% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
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
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
34%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.7%
3 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.9%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
6.4%
4 – 0
5.2%
4 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 1
3%
1 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 21% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 23% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

