Our Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar Prediction: 1-2
Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 31, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners will be looking to bounce back after a 1-3 Australia A-League defeat against Wellington Phoenix on December 21. In that match, Central Coast Mariners saw 56% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on 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 |
Brisbane Roar's Last Match – Macarthur FC vs Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Australia A-League defeat at the hands of Macarthur FC on December 19. In that match, Brisbane Roar controlled 58% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 42% | 7 (5) | 1.85 | 43 |
 Brisbane Roar | 58% | 8 (3) | 1.11 | 43 |
Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar Stats
Key Stats
| Central Coast Mariners | Brisbane Roar | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.29 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Central Coast Mariners are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Brisbane Roar average 1.0 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
Central Coast Mariners 12-18
Brisbane Roar 10-5
What are the odds for this match?
Central Coast Mariners to win: @3.5
Draw: @3.5
Brisbane Roar to win: @2.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners (4-4-2) : Andrew Redmayne, Storm Roux, James Donachie, Nathan Paull, Will Kennedy, Bailey Brandtman, Alfie John McCalmont, Brad Tapp, Lucas Mauragis, Miguel Di Pizio, James Sabit
Brisbane Roar (4-3-3) : Dean Bouzanis, Dimitri Valkanis, Lucas Herrington, Hosine Bility, James McGarry, Henry Hore, Samuel Klein, Jay O'Shea, Youstin Salas, Michael Ruhs, Chris Long
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