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 Saturday January 24, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
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 – Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Australia A-League success over Brisbane Roar on January 9. In that match, Auckland FC recorded 39% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brisbane Roar | 61% | 8 (3) | 0.71 | 41 |
Auckland FC | 39% | 11 (6) | 1.49 | 47 |
Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Perth Glory vs Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Australia A-League loss against Perth Glory on January 10. In that match, Central Coast Mariners controlled 47% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Perth Glory | 53% | 12 (9) | 2.7 | 22 |
Central Coast Mariners | 47% | 7 (0) | 0.71 | 25 |
Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners Stats
Key Stats
| Auckland FC | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.44 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Auckland FC are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.



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