Football · Australia A-League · 06/11, 09:40

Prediction: Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners

Team pages: Sydney FC · Central Coast Mariners

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.62Total
Sydney FC1.81
Central Coast Mariners0.81
1X2
61% 23% 16%
Sydney FC Draw Central Coast Mariners
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 51% Both teams to score 51%
Most likely score
1-0 12%
Recent form · 10 last
Sydney FC 3-6-1 (W-D-L)
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Central Coast Mariners 2-4-4 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Sydney FC 3–1–2 Central Coast Mariners (6 last)
  • Central Coast Mariners1-2Sydney FC
  • Sydney FC2-0Central Coast Mariners
  • Sydney FC4-1Central Coast Mariners
  • Central Coast Mariners2-1Sydney FC
  • Central Coast Mariners0-0Sydney FC
  • Sydney FC1-2Central Coast Mariners
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Sydney FC 1552 · Central Coast Mariners 1475
Sydney FCDrawCentral Coast Mariners
Our model60%25%15%
Market61%22%17%
Estimated total (ours) 2.62 goals · Bet365 line 3 · -0.4

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsUnder 1.5 · 59%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Sydney FC (rating 1552 vs 1475).
  • H2H favours Sydney FC: 3-1-2.
  • Cards-heavy: 8 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

Sydney FCCentral Coast Mariners
Goals for / against (FT)0.9 / 0.61.3 / 2
Goals for / against (HT)0.1 / 0.10.5 / 0.7
Half-time result (W/D/L)10/80/10%40/20/40%
Corners (HT / FT)2.1 / 4.40.7 / 2.8
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.8 / 03.2 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Sydney FC 3–1–2 Central Coast Mariners

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DateHomeScoreAway
06/12/25
Australia A-League
Central Coast Mariners1-2
HT 1-1
Sydney FC
25/10/25
Australia A-League
Sydney FC2-0
HT 0-0
Central Coast Mariners
11/01/25
Australia A-League
Sydney FC4-1
HT 1-1
Central Coast Mariners
08/12/24
Australia A-League
Central Coast Mariners2-1
HT 0-0
Sydney FC
18/05/24
Australia A-League
Central Coast Mariners0-0
HT 0-0
Sydney FC
10/05/24
Australia A-League
Sydney FC1-2
HT 1-1
Central Coast Mariners

Standings · Australia A-League

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Wellington Phoenix 3300 719
2 Western Sydney Wanderers 3120 525
3 Macarthur FC 3120 325
4 Brisbane Roar 2110 324
5 Sydney FC 3111 334
6 Auckland FC 3111 674
7 Melbourne City 3111 454
8 Melbourne Victory 3021 342
9 Central Coast Mariners 3021 352
10 Newcastle Jets 3021 362
11 Adelaide United 1001 120
12 Perth Glory 2002 240

Common opponents 6 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentSydney FCCentral Coast Mariners
Adelaide United 2-1 W 1-1 D
Auckland FC 0-1 L 1-0 W
Newcastle Jets 1-1 D 2-2 D
Melbourne Victory 1-0 W 1-4 L
Perth Glory 0-0 D 2-2 D
Brisbane Roar 0-0 D 2-2 D
Record vs common 2 W 3 D 1 L 1 W 4 D 1 L

Better against common opponents: Sydney FC (2 of 6 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Sydney FC

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
25/10 Adelaide United
Australia A-League
0-1 2-1 64 W
16/10 Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia A-League
0-0 0-0 29 D
23/05 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-0 0-1 26 L
16/05 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
0-0 1-1 510 D
09/05 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
0-0 1-1 52 D
02/05 Melbourne Victory
Australia A-League
0-0 1-0 64 W
26/04 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
0-0 2-2 42 D
18/04 Perth Glory
Australia A-League
0-0 0-0 43 D
11/04 Western Sydney Wanderers
Australia A-League
1-0 2-0 64 W
02/04 Brisbane Roar
Australia A-League
0-0 0-0 44 D

Central Coast Mariners

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
25/10 Wellington Phoenix
Australia A-League
0-0 0-2 22 L
17/10 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
1-0 2-2 25 D
25/04 Newcastle Jets
Australia A-League
0-3 0-4 32 L
19/04 Auckland FC
Australia A-League
1-0 1-0 16 W
10/04 Brisbane Roar
Australia A-League
0-1 2-2 15 D
07/04 Melbourne City
Australia A-League
0-1 1-2 42 L
04/04 Perth Glory
Australia A-League
1-2 2-2 62 D
21/03 Melbourne Victory
Australia A-League
1-0 1-4 41 L
14/03 Adelaide United
Australia A-League
0-0 1-1 03 D
04/03 Macarthur FC
Australia A-League
1-0 3-1 56 W

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Sydney FC win (61%). Probabilities: Sydney FC 61%, draw 23%, Central Coast Mariners 16%.

How many goals are expected in Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners?

The model expects 2.62 goals (Sydney FC 1.81 · Central Coast Mariners 0.81), with a 58% chance of under 3 goals.

Will both teams score in Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners?

The model gives a 51% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-0.