Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .
- Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Mar | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Western United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Mar | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Mar | Macarthur FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 15 Mar | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Mar | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's shape.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Western United FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
- 15' A moment of madness from Tomoki Imai on 15 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
- 20' Central Coast Mariners FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' The -year-old has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' GOAL! Jason Cummings scores on 36.
- 37' What composure from Jason Cummings! The Scotland international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 42' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Noah Smith adds to his 0 season tally! Western United FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 47' The Australia Noah Smith breaks the deadlock on 47 minutes. 2-2!
- 52' It looks like no one’s ball. Central Coast Mariners FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' A tactical swap from Western United FC — Adisu Bayew on, Connor Pain off on 56 minutes.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Aloisi will be considering his options from the bench.
- 63' Aleksandar Prijovic does the damage! The net is bulging and Western United FC surge ahead!
- 64' Jason Cummings does the damage! The net is bulging and Central Coast Mariners FC surge ahead!
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Kye Rowles.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Hatch. He replaces Noah Smith on 75 minute.
- 80' 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.
- 85' 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.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leo Lacroix.
- 90' The crowd applauds Maximilien Balard as he leaves the pitch. Harrison Steele steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Western United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 4
- 1
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Adisu Bayew 56'
- 44
- 88
- 99
- 17
- 6
- 8
- 10
Bench
- 9
- 5
- 27
- 37
- 26
-
31
Adisu Bayew ↑ 56'
- 33
Coach
John Aloisi
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 11
- 14
- 12
- 1
- 4
- 3
-
5
Noah Smith ↓ Matthew Hatch 75'
- 23
- 16
- 18
Bench
-
25
Matthew Hatch ↑ 75'
- 24
-
34
Harrison Steele ↑ 90'
- 46
Coach
Nick Montgomery
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 8 |
| Besart Berisha | 5 |
| Max Burgess | 3 |
| Alou Kuol | 3 |
| Noah Smith | 2 |
| Matt Simon | 2 |
| Beni Nkololo | 2 |
| Jacob Farrell | 2 |
Head to Head
Western United FC Form
2022-04-02
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2022-03-26
Brisbane Roar FC
2–3
Western United FC
W
2022-03-23
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Western United FC
D
2022-03-19
Sydney FC
3–0
Western United FC
L
2022-03-12
Western United FC
2–2
Melbourne City FC
D
2022-03-05
Western United FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2022-04-02
Western United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2022-03-26
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
W
2022-03-19
Central Coast Mariners FC
4–2
Macarthur FC
W
2022-03-15
Perth Glory FC
0–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2022-03-09
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2022-03-05
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6
Western United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
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: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Western United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
58%
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
12.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Western United FC
| Handicap | Western United FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Western United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
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.