Central Coast Mariners and Western United will battle it out on the 28th of February at Central Coast Stadium. We are envious of the fans who have tickets for this match, as expectations are set high for the 22 on the pitch. Check out our key Central Coast Mariners vs Western United statistics before placing a bet on this A-League match.
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Central Coast Mariners vs Western United prediction: Finally, good news for Western United
Key Stats
- Noah Botic scored a 26th-minute opener for his team in the match against Adelaide United last week.
- Three of the last five Central Coast Mariners vs Western United head-to-heads resulted in over 3.5 total goals.
- We saw at least four goals scored in two consecutive meetings at Central Coast Stadium.
Correct score prediction: Central Coast Mariners 2-2 Western United
Seeing as the previous official meeting ended in a 2-2 draw, we believe our key Central Coast Mariners vs Western United predictions are safe. The two clubs shared the spoils only twice in their last 10 meetings, but we got to see 2-2 draws on both occasions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: John Aloisi’s side favored by experts
- HOME: 37/20 (3.85) – 25.0%
- DRAW: 53/20 (3.65) – 33.8%
- AWAY: 33/25 (2.32) – 41.2%
*These Central Coast Mariners vs Western United odds are subject to change
Away from home, Western United have the three points up for grabs, with odds valued at 33/25 (2.32). Experienced manager Aloisi has a 41.2% chance of winning the match versus the current A-League champions, and it will be interesting to see if his players will be able to live up to the expectations.
Over 3.5 total goals seems to be the best bet you could make on this game, as the odds behind our primary Central Coast Mariners vs Western United prediction are valued at 17/10 (2.70). This means Football Whispers’ experts have a 37.04% chance of being right with their top recommendation.
Last five H2Hs: Champions with a head start
Make the most of the Central Coast Mariners vs Western United statistics and match facts before you place a wager on this game.
Australia A-League 29/01/25
Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League 13/04/24
Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League 08/12/23
Central Coast Mariners
Western United FC
Australia A-League 07/04/23
Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League 29/10/22
Central Coast Mariners
Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners team news and form: Huge loss for Mariners
Coach Mark Jackson received some very bad news last week. Defender-in-chief Trent Sainsbury saw another yellow in the champions’ last official match and will now serve a one-match ban, which is another big plus in favor of our primary Central Coast Mariners vs Western United prediction.
Predicted lineup: Pavlesic (GK), Kuzevski, Kaltack, Paull, Mauragis, Steele, Eames, Roux, Kuol, Di Pizio & Doka
Australia A-League 29/01/25
Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League 13/04/24
Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League 08/12/23
Central Coast Mariners
Western United FC
Australia A-League 07/04/23
Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League 29/10/22
Central Coast Mariners
Western United FC
Western United team news and form: Aloisi is lucky
The visitors’ 49-year-old manager will be able to rely on his top performers this week. The only one who’ll skip the Central Coast Mariners challenge is defender-in-chief James Donachie who is still recovering from a nasty injury.
Predicted lineup: Sutton (GK), Leonard, Imai, Russell, Garluccio, Grimaldi, Bozinovski, Thurgate, Walatee, Botic & Ibusuki
Australia A-League 16/03/25
W
Newcastle Jets
2
Western United FC
6
Australia A-League 08/03/25
W
Wellington Phoenix
1
Western United FC
4
Australia A-League 28/02/25
W
Central Coast Mariners
1
Western United FC
3
Australia A-League 23/02/25
W
Adelaide United
0
Western United FC
3
Australia A-League 15/02/25
L
Auckland FC
2
Western United FC
0
Player to watch: Hiroshi Ibusuki
Ibusuki’s expected presence on the pitch at Central Coast Stadium is the key reason behind our Central Coast Mariners vs Western United prediction. The Japanese veteran is the 2nd-best finisher for the visitors this season, as he found the net on seven occasions this season already.
Second player to watch: Riku Danzaki
Riku Danzaki’s signature lung-bursting runs down the wing have helped him take part in five Western United goals this season – two goals and three assists.
