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

Match Details

Referee Kearney Robinson
Referee Alex King

7 games this season 🟨 1.0/game ⚽ 6.7 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

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
#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' The ball is rolling at CommBank Stadium. Western Sydney Wanderers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Central Coast Mariners FC.
5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
10' Trent Sainsbury has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
12' Haine Eames has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alfie McCalmont on 12 minute.
14' Alou Kuol adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alex Bonetig made 205 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
29' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
34' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
39' Central Coast Mariners FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Central Coast Mariners FC that had 208 games and scored 311 goals.
46' Time for substitution for Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Marcus Antonsson is replaced by Zac Sapsford.
51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Western Sydney Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
56' A quiet spell here at CommBank Stadium. Central Coast Mariners FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
61' Western Sydney Wanderers FC have won 309 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
62' Western Sydney Wanderers FC ring the changes. Aydan Hammond has done his job and it is now time for Aidan Simmons to step up.
66' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Christian Theoharous trudges off to be replaced by Vitor Feijao on 66 minutes.
69' The deadlock is broken! Ryan Edmondson gets on the scoresheet on 69 minutes.
72' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 72.
72' Western Sydney Wanderers FC ring the changes. Jarrod Carluccio has done his job and it is now time for Mata to step up.
77' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Anthony Pantazopoulos on 77 minutes.
78' Harrison Steele is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
79' Joshua Brillante makes way for James Temelkovski at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Western Sydney Wanderers FC.
84' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
85' James Temelkovski is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
90' Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sasha Kuzevski is hanging Alou Kuol on the field on 90 minute.
Another three points for Central Coast Mariners FC.

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
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

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

3 / 4

1.48 Western Sydney Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.78 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 73% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western Sydney Wanderers FC32% Draw27% Central Coast Mariners FC41%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes64% 0% No36%

Avg goals/match: 3.26

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	95%	5%
± 1.5	84%	16%
± 2.5	62%	38%
± 3.5	41%	59%
± 4.5	23%	77%

Double Chance

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Draw

59%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

68%

Western Sydney Wanderers FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western Sydney Wanderers FC25% Draw42% Central Coast Mariners FC33%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11%

1 – 2

8.6%

2 – 1

7.2%

2 – 2

6.4%

0 – 1

6.1%

0 – 2

0 – 0

5.4%

1 – 3

Actual

1 – 0

2 – 0

4.2%

2 – 3

3.8%

3 – 1

3.6%

Asian Handicap — Western Sydney Wanderers FC

Handicap	Western Sydney Wanderers FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	6%	—	94%
-2	6%	9%	85%
-1.5	15%	—	85%
-1	15%	16%	69%
-0.5	31%	—	69%
+0.5	57%	—	43%
+1	57%	20%	24%
+1.5	76%	—	24%
+2	76%	13%	11%
+2.5	89%	—	11%

Clean Sheet

Western Sydney Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

18% ✓

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

23% ✓

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