Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2021-22 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)
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
Last 5 meetings
2022-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
2021-04-06
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
2020-07-27
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2020-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2019-10-12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | Sydney FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Mar | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Apr | Sydney FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 05 Apr | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 02 Apr | Western United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 4–2 | 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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to score. At the same time, Central Coast Mariners FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Phillip Cancar, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Western Sydney Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' It looks surprising Western Sydney Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Storm Roux has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' Central Coast Mariners FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 41' Against the run of play, Kye Rowles has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Ramy Najjarine is ready to make an impact after coming on for Keijiro Ogawa at the 46 minute mark.
- 47' Poor challenge from Lewis Miller. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 48' Lewis Miller has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 48.
- 53' Western Sydney Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' A stunning finish from Dimitri Petratos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' Moresche gets the nod from Central Coast Mariners FC. He replaces Marcos Urena and will look to change the dynamic.
- 56' Keanu Baccus has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 58' The referee has no hesitation. Adama Traore is booked for Western Sydney Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 58.
- 63' A stunning finish from Beni Nkololo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' GOAL! Beni Nkololo fires home to make it 2-2!
- 64' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Isaac Hovar comes on to replace Adama Traore.
- 65' Another substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to replace Adama Traore by Isaac Hovar on 65 minute.
- 70' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 72' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Harrison Steele is replaced by Maximilien Balard on 72 minute.
- 76' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Beni Nkololo departs to be replaced by Garang Kuol.
- 77' James Troisi is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joshua Nisbet made 212 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Garang Kuol argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Garang Kuol was booked on 85.
- 90' 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.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 14
- 22
- 17
- 13
- 15
-
11
Keijiro Ogawa ↓ Ramy Najjarine 46'
- 20
-
3
Adama Traore ↓ Isaac Hovar 65'
- 8
- 36
Bench
- 29
- 9
-
7
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 46'
-
25
Phillip Cancar ↑ 65'
-
23
Dimitri Petratos ↑ 46'
-
43
Isaac Hovar ↑ 65'
- 30
Coach
Carl Robinson
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jason Cummings ↓ Cy Goddard 76'
-
11
Beni Nkololo ↓ Garang Kuol 76'
-
27
Nicolai Muller ↓ Storm Roux 55'
- 14
-
12
Marcos Urena ↓ Moresche 55'
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 23
- 18
- 34
Bench
-
10
Moresche ↑ 55'
-
7
Cy Goddard ↑ 76'
-
15
Storm Roux ↑ 55'
-
16
Maximilien Balard ↑ 72'
- 25
- 24
-
36
Garang Kuol ↑ 76'
Coach
Nick Montgomery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matt Simon | 4 |
| Mitch Duke | 3 |
| Brandon Borrello | 3 |
| Samuel Silvera | 3 |
| Michael Ruhs | 3 |
| Simon Cox | 2 |
| Jaushua Sotirio | 2 |
| Bruce Kamau | 2 |
Head to Head
2022-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
2021-04-06
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
2020-07-27
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2020-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–3
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2019-10-12
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form
2022-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2022-04-09
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2022-04-02
Sydney FC
3–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2022-03-27
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2022-03-20
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–0
Adelaide United FC
D
2022-03-16
Adelaide United FC
1–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2022-04-13
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2022-04-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–5
Sydney FC
L
2022-04-05
Wellington Phoenix FC
5–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2022-04-02
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2022-03-26
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
W
2022-03-19
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–2
Macarthur FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.44
Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Western Sydney Wanderers FC to win 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
38%
Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
4.6%
0 – 0
4.5%
4 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -2 | 26% | 20% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 21% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

