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

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Fri 17 Jan 2025 · 08:35 UTC CommBank Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 72' Nathan Paull

Anthony Pantazopoulos 77' Y

Y 78' Harrison Steele

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

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 Alex King

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

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

Last 5 meetings

2025-01-17 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-02-18 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2024-01-06 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 0–1 Central Coast Mariners FC 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

Recent Form

Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
17 Jan	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	1–3	L
14 Jan	Perth Glory FC	A	2–1	W
04 Jan	Melbourne Victory FC	A	2–2	D
01 Jan	Macarthur FC	H	2–3	L
27 Dec	Adelaide United FC	A	3–2	W
22 Dec	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	4–1	W

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
17 Jan	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	3–1	W
11 Jan	Sydney FC	A	1–4	L
03 Jan	Brisbane Roar FC	A	3–1	W
31 Dec	Melbourne City FC	H	1–1	D
28 Dec	Auckland FC	H	1–4	L
23 Dec	Macarthur FC	A	1–1	D

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)

65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

50% Clean Sheets
Western Sydney Wanderers FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
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 wait is over. Central Coast Mariners FC get us underway at CommBank Stadium.
5' Western Sydney Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
12' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Alfie McCalmont exits the field as Haine Eames enters on 12.
14' Assisted by Alou Kuol with the perfectly-timed delivery and Alou Kuol makes no mistake. 0-1!
19' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
24' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
29' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have won 316 goals from 209 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
39' Ryan Edmondson, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
44' It looks surprising Central Coast Mariners FC does not make any changes. Alfie McCalmont has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
46' A change in the Western Sydney Wanderers FC ranks — Marcus Antonsson exits the field as Zac Sapsford enters on 46.
51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
61' Central Coast Mariners FC is showing some good football. However, Central Coast Mariners FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
62' Aydan Hammond makes way for Aidan Simmons at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
66' Vitor Feijao has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christian Theoharous on 66 minute.
69' Ryan Edmondson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 69 minutes.
72' Nathan Paull was booked on 72.
72' Fresh legs for Western Sydney Wanderers FC! Mata comes on to replace Jarrod Carluccio.
77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Anthony Pantazopoulos on 77.
78' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Harrison Steele on 78 minutes.
79' Another change for Western Sydney Wanderers FC made on 79 minute. Joshua Brillante leaves to be changed by James Temelkovski.
84' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
85' James Temelkovski does the damage! The net is bulging and Western Sydney Wanderers FC surge ahead!
90' Alou Kuol makes way for Sasha Kuzevski at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
1-3 the final result. Western Sydney Wanderers FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

26
Brandon Borrello
20
Lawrence Thomas
19
Jack Clisby
9
Marcus Antonsson ↓ Zac Sapsford 46'
23
Bozhidar Kraev ↓ Nicolas Milanovic 46'
17
Jarrod Carluccio ↓ Mata 72'
25
Joshua Brillante ↓ James Temelkovski 79'
4
Alex Bonetig
18
Oscar Priestman
22
Anthony Pantazopoulos
21
Aydan Hammond ↓ Aidan Simmons 62'

Bench

64
Mata ↑ 72'
30
Jordan Holmes
13
Dean Pelekanos
14
Nicolas Milanovic ↑ 46'
31
Aidan Simmons ↑ 62'
7
Zac Sapsford ↑ 46'
27
James Temelkovski ↑ 79'

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Trent Sainsbury
15
Storm Roux
8
Alfie McCalmont ↓ Haine Eames 12'
7
Christian Theoharous ↓ Vitor Feijao 66'
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Sasha Kuzevski 90'
16
Harrison Steele
40
Dylan Peraic-Cullen
33
Nathan Paull
10
Mikael Doka
3
Brian Kaltak
35
Arthur De Lima ↓ Ryan Edmondson 66'

Bench

99
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 66'
1
Adam Pavlesic
27
Sasha Kuzevski ↑ 90'
24
Diesel Herrington
44
Lucas Scicluna
36
Haine Eames ↑ 12'
11
Vitor Feijao ↑ 66'

Coach Mark Jackson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

Western Sydney Wanderers FC Form

2025-01-17 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2025-01-14 Perth Glory FC 1–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2025-01-04 Melbourne Victory FC 2–2 Western Sydney Wanderers FC D 2025-01-01 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–3 Macarthur FC L 2024-12-27 Adelaide United FC 2–3 Western Sydney Wanderers FC W 2024-12-22 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 4–1 Wellington Phoenix FC W

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2025-01-17 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2025-01-11 Sydney FC 4–1 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2025-01-03 Brisbane Roar FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2024-12-31 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Melbourne City FC D 2024-12-28 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–4 Auckland FC L 2024-12-23 Macarthur FC 1–1 Central Coast Mariners FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

2.19 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.37 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC49% Draw25% Central Coast Mariners FC26%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes66% 0% No34%

Avg goals/match: 3.56

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	96%	4%
± 1.5	87%	13%
± 2.5	68%	32%
± 3.5	47%	53%
± 4.5	29%	71%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

73%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

51%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC41% Draw39% Central Coast Mariners FC20%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–3 not predicted

1 – 3

Actual

1 – 1

9.4%

2 – 1

2 – 0

6.9%

3 – 1

6.5%

2 – 2

6.1%

1 – 0

5.7%

1 – 2

5.7%

3 – 0

4.9%

3 – 2

4.5%

0 – 0

4.2%

4 – 1

3.6%

0 – 1

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	18%	—	82%
-2	18%	17%	66%
-1.5	34%	—	66%
-1	34%	21%	45%
-0.5	55%	—	45%
+0.5	77%	—	23%
+1	77%	13%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	4%
+2.5	96%	—	4%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

26% ✓

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

12% ✓

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