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

2 – 0

Full Time

Central Coast Mariners FC

Sat 4 Mar 2023 · 06:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Marcelo 51' R

Y 52' Danny Vukovic

Marcelo 52' R

Marcelo 53' R

Y 62' Jacob Farrell

R 64' Beni Nkololo

R 65' Beni Nkololo

Y 73' Cameron Windust

Gabriel Cleur 87' Y

Amor Layouni 88' Y

Amor Layouni 89' 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

2023-03-04 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC 2023-01-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 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

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Mar	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	2–0	W
25 Feb	Macarthur FC	H	4–0	W
19 Feb	Adelaide United FC	A	4–4	D
11 Feb	Sydney FC	H	0–1	L
05 Feb	Western United FC	H	1–0	W
28 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	2–2	D

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
04 Mar	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–2	L
24 Feb	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	1–1	D
18 Feb	Perth Glory FC	H	2–2	D
10 Feb	Brisbane Roar FC	A	2–1	W
04 Feb	Sydney FC	A	2–3	L
28 Jan	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	2–2	D

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.
5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
10' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's shape.
15' Gabriel Cleur is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Central Coast Mariners FC so far.
20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Nick Montgomery might look to freshen things up shortly.
25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
26' Brilliant from the ! Brandon Borrello makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 26.
27' The Australia Brandon Borrello breaks the deadlock on 27 minutes. 2-0!
32' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western Sydney Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
37' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have won 309 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
47' Jason Cummings is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Western Sydney Wanderers FC tonight.
51' Controversy at the stadium! Marcelo argues furiously but the Red card stands.
52' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
53' That is a Red card for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Marcelo will be fuming at that decision.
55' Another substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC to replace Yeni N'Gbakoto by Tom Beadling on 55 minute.
60' Romain Amalfitano doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
62' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jacob Farrell.
62' Marco Tulio gets the nod from Central Coast Mariners FC. He replaces Joshua Nisbet and will look to change the dynamic.
64' Poor challenge from Beni Nkololo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
65' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Beni Nkololo on 65 minutes.
70' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
73' Cameron Windust has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
76' The whistle greets Storm Roux as he departs to be replaced by Sasha Kuzevski.
81' 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.
86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
87' Gabriel Cleur was booked on 87.
88' That is a Yellow card for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Amor Layouni will be fuming at that decision.
89' A moment of madness from Amor Layouni on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will be frustrated.
89' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Amor Layouni is replaced by Nicolas Milanovic on 89 minute.
90' It is a substitution in Western Sydney Wanderers FC team. Romain Amalfitano is replaced by Milos Ninkovic on 90 minute.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Western Sydney Wanderers FC take all three points.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

2
Gabriel Cleur
4
Morgan Schneiderlin
23
Yeni N'Gbakoto ↓ Tom Beadling 55'
6
Marcelo
26
Brandon Borrello ↓ Kusini Yengi 90'
20
Lawrence Thomas
5
Tomislav Mrcela
11
Amor Layouni ↓ Nicolas Milanovic 89'
3
Adama Traore
28
Calem Nieuwenhof
17
Romain Amalfitano ↓ Milos Ninkovic 90'

Bench

Coach Mark Rudan

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

9
Jason Cummings
5
James McGarry
11
Beni Nkololo
15
Storm Roux ↓ Sasha Kuzevski 76'
20
Danny Vukovic
4
Joshua Nisbet ↓ Marco Tulio 62'
7
Samuel Silvera ↓ Cameron Windust 62'
23
Daniel Hall ↓ Christian Theoharous 62'
6
Maximilien Balard
18
Jacob Farrell
13
Harrison Steele

Bench

98
Marco Tulio ↑ 62'
31
Christian Theoharous ↑ 62'
24
Yaren Sozer
22
Cameron Windust ↑ 62'
27
Sasha Kuzevski ↑ 76'

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

2023-03-04 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2023-02-25 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–0 Macarthur FC W 2023-02-19 Adelaide United FC 4–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2023-02-11 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–1 Sydney FC L 2023-02-05 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–0 Western United FC W 2023-01-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2023-03-04 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-02-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2023-02-18 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Perth Glory FC D 2023-02-10 Brisbane Roar FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2023-02-04 Sydney FC 3–2 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-01-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.62 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.31 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC47% Draw26% Central Coast Mariners FC27%

Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes59% 0% No41%

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

72%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

53%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC32% Draw45% Central Coast Mariners FC23%

Actual: Western Sydney Wanderers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.2%

2 – 1

8.8%

1 – 0

7.8%

1 – 2

7.1%

0 – 0

7.1%

2 – 0

Actual

0 – 1

6.1%

2 – 2

5.8%

3 – 1

4.8%

0 – 2

4.5%

3 – 0

3.7%

3 – 2

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	10%	—	90%
-2	10%	13%	77%
-1.5	23%	—	77%
-1	23%	21%	57%
-0.5	43%	—	57%
+0.5	70%	—	30%
+1	70%	16%	13%
+1.5	87%	—	13%
+2	87%	9%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✗

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

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