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

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A League · 2024-25

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Central Coast Mariners FC

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 (2026/27)
Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Kearney Robinson
Referee Alex King

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

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

Events

Match Events

0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Central Coast Mariners FC has kicked off!
5' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
10' 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.
12' Haine Eames has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alfie McCalmont on 12 minute.
14' What a strike from Alou Kuol! The score is 0-1.
19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
24' Western Sydney Wanderers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 24.
29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
34' Central Coast Mariners FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
39' It is a cagey affair so far. Western Sydney Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
46' Zac Sapsford is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus Antonsson at the 46 minute mark.
51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
56' Western Sydney Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
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' A tactical swap from Western Sydney Wanderers FC — Aidan Simmons on, Aydan Hammond off on 62 minutes.
66' Christian Theoharous makes way for Vitor Feijao at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
69' The deadlock is broken! Ryan Edmondson gets on the scoresheet on 69 minutes.
72' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nathan Paull on 72 minutes.
72' The whistle greets Jarrod Carluccio as he departs to be replaced by Mata.
77' Controversy at the stadium! Anthony Pantazopoulos argues furiously but the card stands.
78' Harrison Steele is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
79' The Western Sydney Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Joshua Brillante is withdrawn and James Temelkovski gets his opportunity.
84' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
85' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. James Temelkovski makes it 1-2.
90' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Alou Kuol is replaced by Sasha Kuzevski.
Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Brandon Borrello	3
Samuel Silvera	3
Michael Ruhs	3
Mitch Duke	3
Jaushua Sotirio	2
Bruce Kamau	2
Beni Nkololo	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.