Central Coast Mariners FC

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Tight Game Looks Likely

We can’t pass up the chance to wager Under 2.5 when Central Coast clash with Auckland. The Total Goals market offers us the chance to take odds of 1.80 and we think a return is on the cards.

Both Teams Suffered Defeat in Previous Game

Central Coast Mariners played Macarthur on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Campbelltown Stadium. Mark Jackson's team had two shots on target and enjoyed 61% possession, with Haine Eames bagging the goal.

Auckland were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Western United by a 4-0 scoreline at Go Media Stadium. The New Zealand outfit had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 61% possession and six shots on goal.

A-League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Auckland logo Auckland 26 15 8 3 49 27 22 49:27 53
10 Central Coast logo Central Coast 26 5 11 10 29 51 -22 29:51 26
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Central Coast – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Coast have had 48.5% possession and 3.7 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Alou Kuol has found the net 2 times, with Haine Eames, Brian Kaltak, Sabit Ngor and Ryan Edmondson scoring 1 each. The top assist makers are Storm Roux, Mikael Doka and Harrison Steele, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Auckland FC – Last 8 League Games

Auckland have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.5 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Steve Corica's men have averaged 48.5% possession, 5.1 corners taken and 4.6 corners against, while conceding 0.9 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts.

We’ve seen Guillermo May, Neyder Moreno, Nando Pijnaker and Jake Brimmer score 2 goals each. The top assistors in the last 8 games are Francis De Vries, Hiroki Sakai and Luis Gallegos who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Dylan Peraic-Cullen (GK), Brian Kaltak, Trent Sainsbury, Nathan Paull, Storm Roux, Harrison Steele, Alfie McCalmont, Lucas Mauragis, Haine Eames, Alou Kuol, Mikael Doka.

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Paulsen (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Tommy Smith, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Luis Gallegos, Neyder Moreno, Jake Brimmer, Liam Gillion, Guillermo May.

Expert A-League Analysis

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Central Coast vs Auckland league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Central Coast games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Central Coast games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 2 of the last 3 Auckland games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 8 Auckland games.

Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland Prediction

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated for this A-League encounter. This selection gives us generous betting odds of 1.80.

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Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Central Coast Central Coast logo 0 - 1 Auckland logo Auckland

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Auckland to win 1-0. The odds of 7.50 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland Odds

The bookies have priced up the draw at 3.30, with Central Coast Mariners available to back at betting odds of 3.00. Auckland are 2.40 to win this A-League match.

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Team Stats

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Full-Time Result

  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 8 matches
  • 2 wins and 1 draw in the previous 3 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Don’t miss out on the Central Coast vs Auckland team news so you understand the players available for selection ahead of kick-off.

Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland Lineups

Central Coast Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Central Coast Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

40 Dylan Peraic-Cullen
3 Brian Kaltak 4 Trent Sainsbury 33 Nathan Paull
15 Storm Roux 16 Harrison Steele 8 Alfie McCalmont 12 Lucas Mauragis
36 Haine Eames 9 Alou Kuol 10 Mikael Doka
12 Alex Paulsen
2 Hiroki Sakai 5 Tommy Smith 4 Nando Pijnaker 15 Francis De Vries
6 Louis Verstraete 28 Luis Gallegos
25 Neyder Moreno 22 Jake Brimmer 14 Liam Gillion
10 Guillermo May

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Central Coast Substitutes

  • 1Adam Pavlesic
  • 5Noah Smith
  • 11Vitor Feijao
  • 17Sabit James Ngor
  • 24Diesel Herrington
  • 37Bailey Brandtman
  • 44Lucas Scicluna

Auckland Substitutes

  • 1Michael Woud
  • 3Scott Galloway
  • 9Max Mata
  • 17Callan Elliot
  • 18Finn McKenlay
  • 21Jesse Randall
  • 27Logan Rogerson

Previous Central Coast Mariners Lineups

23 Dec A-League
Macarthur 1-1 Central Coast
13 Dec A-League
Central Coast 0-4 Adelaide United
08 Dec A-League
Central Coast 2-1 Sydney FC
03 Dec AFC Champions League
Central Coast 0-4 Yokohama F.M.
26 Nov AFC Champions League
Vissel Kobe 3-2 Central Coast
22 Nov A-League
Newcastle Jets 1-2 Central Coast

Previous Auckland Lineups

21 Dec A-League
Auckland 0-4 Western United
15 Dec A-League
Melb City 2-2 Auckland
07 Dec A-League
Auckland 2-1 Wellington
30 Nov A-League
Auckland 2-0 Newcastle Jets
24 Nov A-League
Macarthur 0-1 Auckland
02 Nov A-League
Wellington 0-2 Auckland

Australia FlagA-League Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Auckland 26 15 8 3 49:27 53
2 Melb City 26 14 6 6 41:25 48
3 Western United 26 14 5 7 55:37 47
4 Western Sydney 26 13 7 6 58:40 46
5 Melb Victory 26 12 7 7 44:36 43
6 Adelaide United 26 10 8 8 53:55 38
7 Sydney FC 26 10 7 9 53:46 37
8 Macarthur 26 9 6 11 50:45 33
9 Newcastle Jets 26 8 6 12 43:44 30
10 Central Coast 26 5 11 10 29:51 26
11 Wellington 26 6 6 14 27:43 24
12 Brisbane Roar 26 5 6 15 32:51 21
13 Perth Glory 26 4 5 17 22:56 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Auckland 13 8 4 1 26:14 28
2 Melb City 13 8 2 3 20:11 26
3 Melb Victory 13 7 4 2 26:16 25
4 Western United 13 7 3 3 23:14 24
5 Sydney FC 13 6 3 4 36:25 21
6 Western Sydney 13 6 2 5 31:23 20
7 Adelaide United 13 4 5 4 27:27 17
8 Newcastle Jets 13 3 3 7 22:22 12
9 Wellington 13 2 5 6 11:17 11
10 Central Coast 13 2 5 6 13:27 11
11 Macarthur 13 2 4 7 22:25 10
12 Brisbane Roar 13 2 2 9 12:26 8
13 Perth Glory 13 2 2 9 11:29 8