Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: 3-1

Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.

Our prediction is supported by key Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.

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Recent Form Insights

Adelaide United's Last Match – Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Adelaide United will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-2 Australia A-League triumph against Western Sydney Wanderers on December 27. In that match, Adelaide United saw 50% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Adelaide United	50%	10 (5)	0.92	29
Western Sydney Wanderers	50%	18 (6)	2.67	60

Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Mariners will hope to recover from their recent 1-3 Australia A-League setback against Wellington Phoenix on December 21. In that match, Central Coast Mariners recorded 56% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Wellington Phoenix	44%	9 (7)	1.53	52
Central Coast Mariners	56%	6 (3)	1.06	41

Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Adelaide United are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Adelaide United to win: @1.533

Draw: @4.1

Central Coast Mariners to win: @5.75

Adelaide United Fixtures

Central Coast Mariners Fixtures