Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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A League · 2022-23

Western United FC

0 – 3

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Central Coast Mariners FC

Fri 7 Apr 2023 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Leo Lacroix 35' Y

Y 36' Dylan Wenzel-Halls

Leo Lacroix 41' Y

Y 42' Dylan Wenzel-Halls

Ben Garuccio 86' Y

Overview

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Western United FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .

Western United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)

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 United FC 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals Central Coast Mariners FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-04-07 Western United FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC 2022-10-29 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–2 Western United FC 2022-04-30 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–0 Western United FC 2022-04-02 Western United FC 2–2 Central Coast Mariners FC 2021-06-05 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Western United FC

Recent Form

Western United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 Apr	Central Coast Mariners FC	H	0–3	L
01 Apr	Sydney FC	A	3–3	D
18 Mar	Brisbane Roar FC	A	0–1	L
13 Mar	Melbourne Victory FC	A	2–1	W
04 Mar	Perth Glory FC	H	2–1	W
25 Feb	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	3–1	W

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
07 Apr	Western United FC	A	3–0	W
01 Apr	Brisbane Roar FC	H	4–1	W
19 Mar	Melbourne Victory FC	A	0–2	L
11 Mar	Macarthur FC	H	4–1	W
04 Mar	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	A	0–2	L
24 Feb	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	1–1	D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)

64% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

23% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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' Three points are at stake. Western United FC host Central Coast Mariners FC — let the battle begin!
5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Western United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
15' Western United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
20' A quiet spell here at . Western United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
21' Jason Cummings does the damage! The net is bulging and Central Coast Mariners FC surge ahead!
22' Jason Cummings with the second goal in the match!
27' Western United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Central Coast Mariners FC's shape.
32' Western United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
35' Beni Nkololo does the damage! The net is bulging and Central Coast Mariners FC surge ahead!
35' The referee calls foul for Leo Lacroix. He receives a Yellow card.
36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dylan Wenzel-Halls.
41' A moment of madness from Leo Lacroix on 41 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Western United FC will be frustrated.
42' A moment of madness from Dylan Wenzel-Halls on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Central Coast Mariners FC will be frustrated.
47' Jacob Farrell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 208 appearances.
52' Samuel Silvera makes way for Christian Theoharous at the 52 minute mark. A tactical switch from Central Coast Mariners FC.
57' Maximilien Balard has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
61' The whistle greets Noah Botic as he departs to be replaced by Sebastian Pasquali.
64' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Marco Tulio is withdrawn and Moresche gets his opportunity.
66' The supporters are chanting for Michael Ruhs. He replaces Lachlan Wales on 66 minute.
71' Western United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
77' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Jacob Farrell comes on to replace Jason Cummings.
78' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. James McGarry has done his job and it is now time for Dylan Wenzel-Halls to step up.
83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
86' That is a Yellow card for Western United FC. Ben Garuccio will be fuming at that decision.
88' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adisu Bayew is hanging Dylan Pierias on the field on 88 minute.
The points are shared — Western United FC 0-3 Central Coast Mariners FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Western United FC Lineups

Starting XI

4
Leo Lacroix
1
Jamie Young
11
Connor Pain
44
Nikolai Topor-Stanley
17
Ben Garuccio
5
Dylan Pierias ↓ Adisu Bayew 88'
8
Lachlan Wales ↓ Michael Ruhs 66'
10
Steven Lustica ↓ Sebastian Pasquali 61'
19
Joshua Risdon
38
Noah Botic ↓ Alessandro Diamanti 61'
7
Tongo Doumbia

Bench

23
Alessandro Diamanti ↑ 61'
6
Tomoki Imai
27
Jacob Tratt
21
Sebastian Pasquali ↑ 61'
37
Ryan Scott
9
Michael Ruhs ↑ 66'
31
Adisu Bayew ↑ 88'

Coach John Aloisi

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

98
Marco Tulio ↓ Moresche 64'
9
Jason Cummings ↓ Jacob Farrell 77'
5
James McGarry ↓ Dylan Wenzel-Halls 77'
11
Beni Nkololo
15
Storm Roux
20
Danny Vukovic
4
Joshua Nisbet
7
Samuel Silvera ↓ Christian Theoharous 52'
6
Maximilien Balard ↓ Harrison Steele 77'
25
Nectarios Triantis
3
Brian Kaltak

Bench

10
Moresche ↑ 64'
14
Dylan Wenzel-Halls ↑ 77'
31
Christian Theoharous ↑ 52'
18
Jacob Farrell ↑ 77'
24
Yaren Sozer
13
Harrison Steele ↑ 77'
28
James Bayliss

Coach Nick Montgomery

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

2023-04-07 Western United FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-04-01 Sydney FC 3–3 Western United FC D 2023-03-18 Brisbane Roar FC 1–0 Western United FC L 2023-03-13 Melbourne Victory FC 1–2 Western United FC W 2023-03-04 Western United FC 2–1 Perth Glory FC W 2023-02-25 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Western United FC W

Central Coast Mariners FC Form

2023-04-07 Western United FC 0–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2023-04-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–1 Brisbane Roar FC W 2023-03-19 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-03-11 Central Coast Mariners FC 4–1 Macarthur FC W 2023-03-04 Western Sydney Wanderers FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC L 2023-02-24 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Wellington Phoenix FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.1 Western United FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.58 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

I would bet for: Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Western United FC28% Draw28% Central Coast Mariners FC44%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes54% 0% No46%

Avg goals/match: 2.68

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	75%	25%
± 2.5	50%	50%
± 3.5	28%	72%
± 4.5	14%	86%

Double Chance

Western United FC or Draw

56%

Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC

72%

Western United FC or Central Coast Mariners FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Western United FC20% Draw47% Central Coast Mariners FC33%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.8%

0 – 1

9.9%

1 – 2

9.1%

0 – 0

8.8%

0 – 2

8.4%

1 – 0

6.5%

2 – 1

6.3%

2 – 2

1 – 3

4.8%

0 – 3

Actual

2 – 0

2 – 3

2.7%

Asian Handicap — Western United FC

Handicap	Western United FC covers	Push	Central Coast Mariners FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	7%	90%
-1.5	10%	—	90%
-1	10%	15%	75%
-0.5	25%	—	75%
+0.5	53%	—	47%
+1	53%	22%	25%
+1.5	75%	—	25%
+2	75%	15%	10%
+2.5	90%	—	10%

Clean Sheet

Western United FC keeps clean sheet

21% ✓

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

34% ✗

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