Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2022-23

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

0 – 3

Full Time

Central Coast Mariners FC

Sat 5 Nov 2022 · 08:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Adama Traore 1' Y

Y 11' Nick Montgomery

Y 25' Brian Kaltak

Y 27' Beni Nkololo

Tomislav Mrcela 27' Y

Ramy Najjarine 49' Y

Overview

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Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 26 games · 21 pts (2025/26)
Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)

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

Western Sydney Wanderers FC 17 games · Avg 3.2 goals Central Coast Mariners FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-11-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC 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

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Nov	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	0–3	L
28 Oct	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	2–0	W
22 Oct	Brisbane Roar FC	H	1–1	D
15 Oct	Melbourne Victory FC	A	1–0	W
09 Oct	Perth Glory FC	H	1–0	W
08 May	Macarthur FC	A	1–1	D

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Nov	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	3–0	W
29 Oct	Western United FC	H	4–2	W
23 Oct	Perth Glory FC	A	2–1	W
16 Oct	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	2–2	D
07 May	Newcastle United Jets FC	H	2–0	W
03 May	Brisbane Roar FC	A	2–0	W

Season Stats

Western Sydney Wanderers FC		Central Coast Mariners FC
#12	Position	#9
21	Points	32
26	Played	26
5 / 6 / 15	W / D / L	8 / 8 / 10
27	Scored	35
43	Conceded	42
-16	GD	-7
0.81	PPG	1.23
19%	Win %	31%

Key Stats

59% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)

65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

19% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

23% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

Western Sydney Wanderers FC are 12th (21 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/3

31-45

1/1

46-60

–/2

61-75

–/1

76+

–/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Central Coast Mariners FC

0-15

–/2

16-30

1/4

31-45

1/1

46-60

2/–

61-75

1/1

76+

1/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Bozhidar Kraev	5 G	2 A
Ryan Fraser	4 G	3 A
Brandon Borrello	4 G	2 A
Kosta Barbarouses	4 G	1 A

Central Coast Mariners FC

Sabit James	6 G	2 A
Ali Auglah	5 G
Bailey Brandtman	4 G	2 A
Alfie McCalmont	4 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Western Sydney Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Central Coast Mariners FC.
1' Adama Traore has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 1.
6' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Michael Ruhs has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
11' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Nick Montgomery.
16' Central Coast Mariners FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
21' Brian Kaltak, a , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
25' Brian Kaltak is having his name booked by the referee on 25.
27' Poor challenge from Beni Nkololo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Western Sydney Wanderers FC that had 205 games and scored 309 goals.
37' The 41-year-old Milos Ninkovic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
42' 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.
46' Adama Traore makes way for Ruon Tongyik at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
49' A moment of madness from Ramy Najjarine on 49 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
59' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's shape.
63' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Paul Ayongo departs to be replaced by Garang Kuol.
64' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Paul Ayongo exits the field as Garang Kuol enters on 64.
65' The supporters are chanting for Michael Ruhs. He replaces Marco Tulio on 65 minute.
66' Magnificent from Michael Ruhs! That is 13 goals in 149 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
72' Michael Ruhs makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Central Coast Mariners FC are in front.
73' Michael Ruhs adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
75' A change in the Western Sydney Wanderers FC ranks — Sulejman Krpic exits the field as Alessandro Lopane enters on 75.
79' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Samuel Silvera comes on to replace Beni Nkololo.
81' Brilliant from the ! Samuel Silvera makes it 0-4 with a superb finish on 81.
82' Brilliant from the ! Samuel Silvera makes it 0-5 with a superb finish on 82.
83' The whistle greets Milos Ninkovic as he departs to be replaced by Alexander Badolato.
85' Storm Roux is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jacob Farrell at the 85 minute mark.
90' Marcelo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Western Sydney Wanderers FC so far.
Full Time. Central Coast Mariners FC beats Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

2
Gabriel Cleur
6
Marcelo
26
Brandon Borrello
20
Lawrence Thomas
10
Milos Ninkovic ↓ Alexander Badolato 83'
5
Tomislav Mrcela
7
Ramy Najjarine ↓ Alessandro Lopane 75'
11
Sulejman Krpic ↓ Zachary Sapsford 75'
3
Adama Traore ↓ Ruon Tongyik 46'
28
Calem Nieuwenhof
17
Romain Amalfitano

Bench

Coach Mark Rudan

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

15
Storm Roux ↑ 85'
7
Samuel Silvera ↑ 79'
23
Daniel Hall ↑ 79'
21
Michael Ruhs ↑ 64'
24
Yaren Sozer
14
Garang Kuol ↑ 63'
17
Kelechi

Coach Nick Montgomery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Matt Simon	4
Michael Ruhs	3
Mitch Duke	3
Brandon Borrello	3
Samuel Silvera	3
Simon Cox	2
Jaushua Sotirio	2
Bruce Kamau	2

Head to Head

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2022-11-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2022-10-28 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-10-22 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–1 Brisbane Roar FC D 2022-10-15 Melbourne Victory FC 0–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2022-10-09 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Perth Glory FC W 2022-05-08 Macarthur FC 1–1 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2022-11-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Western United FC W 2022-10-23 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2022-10-16 Wellington Phoenix FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC D 2022-05-07 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Newcastle United Jets FC W 2022-05-03 Brisbane Roar FC 0–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.26 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.67 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC30% Draw27% Central Coast Mariners FC43%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes58% 0% No42%

Avg goals/match: 2.93

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	79%	21%
± 2.5	55%	45%
± 3.5	34%	66%
± 4.5	18%	82%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

57%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

70%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC22% Draw45% Central Coast Mariners FC33%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.1%

1 – 2

0 – 1

8.1%

0 – 2

7.3%

0 – 0

7.1%

2 – 1

6.8%

1 – 0

5.8%

2 – 2

5.7%

1 – 3

2 – 0

4.2%

0 – 3

Actual

2 – 3

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	8%	88%
-1.5	12%	—	88%
-1	12%	16%	72%
-0.5	28%	—	72%
+0.5	54%	—	46%
+1	54%	21%	25%
+1.5	75%	—	25%
+2	75%	14%	11%
+2.5	89%	—	11%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

20% ✓

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

29% ✗

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