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 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Daniel Elder
- Referee
3 games this season
🟨 5.3/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Oliver Lavale | 4 G | |
| Ali Auglah | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Western United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC get this one started.
- 5' The 27-year-old Tate Russell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Sasha Kuzevski, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' Central Coast Mariners FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Central Coast Mariners FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' The Australia Noah Botic breaks the deadlock on 33 minutes. 1-0!
- 38' Tomoki Imai has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 39' The deadlock is broken! Mikael Doka gets on the scoresheet on 39 minutes.
- 42' Ryan Edmondson adds to his 0 season tally! Central Coast Mariners FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 46' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Arthur De Lima trudges off to be replaced by Abdelelah Faisal on 46 minutes.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Western United FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 60' The crowd applauds Matthew Grimaldi as he leaves the pitch. Abel Walatee steps in for Western United FC.
- 63' Sasha Kuzevski is replacing Christian Theoharous for the Central Coast Mariners FC side.
- 68' Over 68 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 74' The Australia Ben Garuccio breaks the deadlock on 74 minutes. 2-2!
- 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 80' Lucas Scicluna has so much to prove this time. He replaces Haine Eames on 80 minute.
- 84' Western United FC ring the changes. Riku Danzaki has done his job and it is now time for Luke Vickery to step up.
- 88' Poor challenge from Angus Thurgate. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Western United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jake Najdovski is hanging Noah Botic on the field on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Noah Botic | 2 |
| Connor Pain | 2 |
| Noah Smith | 2 |
| Matt Simon | 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.