Our Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: 2-1
Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 16, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
Our prediction is supported by key Auckland FC 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
Auckland FC's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Australia A-League draw against Newcastle Jets on March 9. In that match, Auckland FC had 42% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 58% | 8 (6) | 1.95 | 35 |
 Auckland FC | 42% | 10 (9) | 0.59 | 51 |
Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-3 Australia A-League loss to Melbourne Victory on March 8. In that match, Central Coast Mariners controlled 40% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne Victory | 60% | 15 (9) | 1.71 | 72 |
 Central Coast Mariners | 40% | 0 (0) | 0.03 | 29 |
Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners Stats
Key Stats
| Auckland FC | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.29 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Auckland FC are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Auckland FC 21-10
Central Coast Mariners 10-20
What are the odds for this match?
Auckland FC to win: @1.48
Draw: @4.5
Central Coast Mariners to win: @6.5
Lineups
Auckland FC (4-4-2) : Alex Paulsen, Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Tommy Smith, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Felipe Gallegos, Jake Brimmer, Neyder Moreno, Jesse Randall, Guillermo May
Central Coast Mariners (4-4-2) : Dylan Peraic-Cullen, Antonio Mikael Rodrigues Brito, Trent Sainsbury, Brian Kaltak, Nathan Paull, Christian Theoharous, Alfie John McCalmont, Haine Eames, Lucas Mauragis, Vitor Correia da Silva, Alou Kuol
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