Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: 3-1

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 25, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.

This Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners 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

Sydney FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Auckland FC

Sydney FC should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Australia Cup draw against Auckland FC on August 23. In that match, Sydney FC recorded 41% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sydney FC	41%	0 (8)	1.17	47
Auckland FC	59%	0 (10)	1.43	53

Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners vs Perth Glory

Central Coast Mariners must win to recover from their recent 2-3 Australia Cup defeat against Perth Glory on May 13 and regain momentum. In that match, Central Coast Mariners recorded 44% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 3 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Central Coast Mariners	44%	5 (3)	1.44	55
Perth Glory	56%	5 (4)	1.81	75

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Sydney FC are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.1 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.