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Match Information

Date 04/01/2026
Time 08:35:00
Tournament A-League
Adelaide United Adelaide United
Central Coast Mariners Central Coast Mariners

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HOME 66.23 Confidence Level (%)
DRAW 25.32 Confidence Level (%)
AWAY 20.16 Confidence Level (%)
Predicted Score 2-1
Half-Time Score 1-0

The Most Dangerous Players - Adelaide United

The Most Dangerous Players - Central Coast Mariners

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Published at 22/12/2025

MATCH OVERVIEW

Adelaide United will face Central Coast Mariners in a highly anticipated A-League match at Coopers Stadium. This fixture is pivotal for both teams as they look to gain momentum in the league. Adelaide United, known for their attacking prowess, will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, while Central Coast Mariners will seek to upset the hosts with their tactical discipline.

ODDS ANALYSIS

The average odds for this match favor Adelaide United with a 1.53 chance of winning, indicating a 65.4% probability. The draw is priced at 3.93, translating to a 25.4% chance, while Central Coast Mariners have a 4.86 odds, giving them a 20.6% probability of victory. Based on these odds, Adelaide United is expected to dominate, but the Mariners' potential for an upset cannot be overlooked.

TEAM ANALYSIS

Adelaide United has shown consistent form this season, averaging 1.44 goals per match and maintaining a 66.67% rate for both over 2.5 goals and both teams to score. Their possession rate of 52.11% highlights their control in games. In contrast, Central Coast Mariners have struggled defensively, conceding 1.67 goals per match, but their 66.67% both teams to score rate suggests they can find the net against Adelaide's defense.

KEY PLAYERS SPOTLIGHT

Adelaide's Luka Jovanovic, with 3 goals this season, will be a key figure in attack, supported by Craig Goodwin and Ethan Alagich. For the Mariners, Sabit James Ngor and Alfie McCalmont, each with 2 goals, will be crucial in breaking down Adelaide's defense. The midfield battle between Adelaide's Dylan Pierias and Mariners' Lucas Mauragis could be decisive.

STATISTICAL DEEP DIVE

Adelaide United's offensive metrics, including 10.67 shots and 4.22 shots on target per game, underline their attacking threat. Defensively, they average 1.22 goals conceded, with a solid interception rate of 40.44. Central Coast Mariners, while averaging fewer shots (8.44), have a higher successful dribble rate (11.67), which could be pivotal in counter-attacks.

PREDICTION AND CONCLUSION

Adelaide United's superior home form and attacking statistics make them favorites for this clash. However, Central Coast Mariners' ability to score and their tactical resilience could lead to a competitive match. Expect Adelaide to edge out a victory, with a predicted final score of 2-1. Key factors will include Adelaide's offensive efficiency and the Mariners' counter-attacking potential.

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