Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney prediction, odds & betting tips – 22/02/2025

Central Coast Stadium will host the exciting Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney head-to-head on the 22^nd of February. Can Juan Mata and his colleagues outplay the 2023/24 A-League champions? The answer is located in our key Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney betting tips.

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Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney prediction: Thrilling 90 minutes ahead

Key Stats

• Western Sydney Wanderers have the 2^nd-best attacking record in the league, with 33 goals scored since the start of the season.
• Three of the last nine Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers head-to-heads resulted in ties.
• The Mariners shared the spoils in four consecutive A-League fixtures.

Correct score prediction: Central Coast Mariners 2-2 Western Sydney

As you’ve read earlier in our Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney prediction, the visitors are no strangers to frequently scoring goals. However, the Wanderers’ backline is also conceding way too many goals, which is why we believe a 2-2 tie on the 22^nd of February will likely be the case.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies find it hard to pick

• HOME: 3/2 (2.50) – 37.5%
• DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 28.0%
• AWAY: 33/20 (2.65) – 34.5%

*These Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney odds are subject to change

It’s true that Central Coast Mariners are the expected winners, but with odds valued at 3/2 (2.50), they have only a 37.5% win probability behind them. However, those odds tell us that our top Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney prediction stands a fighting chance. A draw is what we will most likely see, as the two teams seem to have a 28.0% chance of sharing the spoils this week.

Last five H2Hs: Champions with the advantage

Make sure to check out the following Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney statistics and match facts before you place a wager on this game.

Australia A-League 17/01/25

Western Sydney Wanderers

1

Central Coast Mariners

3

Australia A-League 18/02/24

Central Coast Mariners

1

Western Sydney Wanderers

0

Australia A-League 06/01/24

Western Sydney Wanderers

0

Central Coast Mariners

1

Australia A-League 04/03/23

Western Sydney Wanderers

2

Central Coast Mariners

0

Australia A-League 28/01/23

Central Coast Mariners

2

Western Sydney Wanderers

2

Central Coast Mariners team news and form: Can the Mariners keep the fire going?

The 2023/24 A-League champions did have a turbulent start to the season, but with four draws and a win in their last five domestic league games, it seems that coach Mark Jackson’s players are back on track. They will surely do their best to crush the Wanderers.

Predicted lineup: Thomas (GK), Clisby, Bonetig, Pantazopoulos, Cleur, Milanovic, Brillante, Moncrieff, Kraev, Sapsford & Borrello

Australia A-League 12/04/25

L

Newcastle Jets

6

Central Coast Mariners

0

Australia A-League 05/04/25

L

Melbourne City

1

Central Coast Mariners

0

Australia A-League 30/03/25

W

Perth Glory

1

Central Coast Mariners

3

Australia A-League 16/03/25

D

Auckland FC

2

Central Coast Mariners

2

Australia A-League 08/03/25

L

Melbourne Victory

3

Central Coast Mariners

0

Western Sydney team news and form: Key players out injured

Coach Alen Stejcic will not be able to rely on the likes of Tae-wook Jeong and Dylan Scicluna. According to the latest news, these players are injured and will not take part in the match versus the A-League title holders.

Predicted lineup: Peraic-Cullen (GK), Sainsbury, Roux, Kaltack, Mauragis, Doka, Steele, Eames, Faisal, Di Pizio & Edmondson

Australia A-League 13/04/25

W

Western United FC

0

Western Sydney Wanderers

2

Australia A-League 05/04/25

D

Auckland FC

1

Western Sydney Wanderers

1

Australia A-League 29/03/25

D

Wellington Phoenix

2

Western Sydney Wanderers

2

Australia A-League 15/03/25

W

Melbourne Victory

2

Western Sydney Wanderers

4

Australia A-League 02/03/25

W

Perth Glory

1

Western Sydney Wanderers

4

Player to watch: Trent Sainsbury

33-year-old captain Trent Sainsbury will have to bring his A-game in the A-League on the 22^nd of February, as it doesn’t seem like shot-stopper Peraic-Cullen is having a good season. The goalkeeper even saw the red in the match versus Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Champions League.

Second player to watch: Bozhidar Kraev

With four goals and an assist this season, the Bulgarian attacking midfielder is proving to be one of the visitors’ top performers. He even managed to outshine former Manchester United player Juan Mata.