Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League at Wyndham Regional Football Facility.
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Jan | Perth Glory FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Western United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Western United FC to score. At the same time, Central Coast Mariners FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' 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.
- 15' Dylan Leonard has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 150 appearances.
- 20' Brian Kaltak needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 25' The travelling Central Coast Mariners FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Australia international Arthur De Lima has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' Noah Botic does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
- 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' Goal! Mikael Doka scores his 6 goal in 208 matches.
- 42' The England Ryan Edmondson breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 1-2!
- 46' A tactical swap from Central Coast Mariners FC — Abdelelah Faisal on, Arthur De Lima off on 46 minutes.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 60' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Abel Walatee on, Matthew Grimaldi off on 60 minutes.
- 63' Sasha Kuzevski gets the nod from Central Coast Mariners FC. He replaces Christian Theoharous and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' 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.
- 73' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rhys Bozinovski is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 74' Ben Garuccio makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Western United FC are in front.
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 80' Lucas Scicluna is ready to make an impact after coming on for Haine Eames at the 80 minute mark.
- 84' Luke Vickery gets the nod from Western United FC. He replaces Riku Danzaki and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The referee calls foul for Angus Thurgate. He receives a card.
- 90' Western United FC make a change. Noah Botic trudges off to be replaced by Jake Najdovski on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Western United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 32
- 13
- 17
- 6
- 9
-
77
Riku Danzaki ↓ Luke Vickery 84'
- 23
-
19
Noah Botic ↓ Jake Najdovski 90'
-
10
Matthew Grimaldi ↓ Abel Walatee 60'
- 30
Bench
- 24
- 22
- 44
-
14
Jake Najdovski ↑ 90'
- 70
-
37
Luke Vickery ↑ 84'
-
20
Abel Walatee ↑ 60'
Coach
John Aloisi
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
99
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Alou Kuol 63'
-
15
Storm Roux ↓ Vitor Feijao 90'
- 7
- 16
- 40
- 33
- 10
- 3
-
36
Haine Eames ↓ Lucas Scicluna 80'
- 35
Bench
- 1
-
9
Alou Kuol ↑ 63'
-
27
Sasha Kuzevski ↑ 63'
- 24
-
44
Lucas Scicluna ↑ 80'
-
11
Vitor Feijao ↑ 90'
-
21
Abdelelah Faisal ↑ 46'
Coach
Mark Jackson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 8 |
| Besart Berisha | 5 |
| Max Burgess | 3 |
| Alou Kuol | 3 |
| Connor Pain | 2 |
| Noah Smith | 2 |
| Matt Simon | 2 |
| Beni Nkololo | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2025-01-29
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-01-17
Western United FC
3–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2025-01-10
Melbourne Victory FC
3–4
Western United FC
W
2025-01-07
Melbourne City FC
2–0
Western United FC
L
2025-01-03
Perth Glory FC
2–3
Western United FC
W
2024-12-29
Western United FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2025-01-29
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2025-01-25
Wellington Phoenix FC
0–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Western United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
66%
Western United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.