Our NWS Spirit FC vs Central Coast Mariners U21 Prediction: 3-1
NWS Spirit FC vs Central Coast Mariners U21 in the Australia New South Wales Premier League is scheduled for an 07:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This NWS Spirit FC vs Central Coast Mariners U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
NWS Spirit FC's Last Match – St George Saints vs NWS Spirit FC
NWS Spirit FC will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Australia New South Wales Premier League victory over St George Saints, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Central Coast Mariners U21's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners U21 vs St George City FA
Central Coast Mariners U21 will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Australia New South Wales Premier League draw against St George City FA on August 17. In that match, Central Coast Mariners U21 had 53% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners U21 | 53% | 0 (6) | - | 33 |
St George City FA | 47% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
NWS Spirit FC vs Central Coast Mariners U21 Stats
Key Stats
| NWS Spirit FC | Central Coast Mariners U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | Attacking Strength | 0.56 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.36 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
NWS Spirit FC are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners U21 average 1.3 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
NWS Spirit FC 27-10
Central Coast Mariners U21 13-9
What are the odds for this match?
NWS Spirit FC to win: @1.285
Draw: @6
Central Coast Mariners U21 to win: @6
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