Our Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: 2-1
Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday February 25, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Macarthur 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
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC
Macarthur FC will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Australia A-League defeat at the hands of Newcastle Jets on February 22. In that match, Macarthur FC had 53% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 47% | 7 (7) | 0.85 | 42 |
 Macarthur FC | 53% | 12 (3) | 2.18 | 84 |
Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Central Coast Mariners will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 Australia A-League victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Central Coast Mariners controlled 32% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners | 32% | 9 (4) | 1.12 | 18 |
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 68% | 16 (8) | 2.42 | 60 |
Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners Stats
Key Stats
| Macarthur FC | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Macarthur FC are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.6 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Macarthur FC 14-15
Central Coast Mariners 16-16
What are the odds for this match?
Macarthur FC to win: @1.571
Draw: @4.333
Central Coast Mariners to win: @5.25
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