Our Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC Prediction: 2-2
Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 2-2 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
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 – Perth Glory vs Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners must win to recover from their recent 0-3 Australia A-League defeat against Perth Glory on January 10 and regain momentum. In that match, Central Coast Mariners saw 47% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 0 on 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 |
Macarthur FC's Last Match – Macarthur FC vs Sydney FC
Macarthur FC must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 Australia A-League defeat against Sydney FC on January 10. In that match, Macarthur FC recorded 45% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 45% | 6 (3) | 0.81 | 35 |
 Sydney FC | 55% | 13 (6) | 1.26 | 27 |
Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC Stats
Key Stats
| Central Coast Mariners | Macarthur FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Central Coast Mariners are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Macarthur FC average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Central Coast Mariners 12-16
Macarthur FC 14-14
What are the odds for this match?
Central Coast Mariners to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.5
Macarthur FC to win: @2.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners (5-4-1) : Andrew Redmayne, Storm Roux, Diesel Herrington, James Donachie, Brad Tapp, Lucas Mauragis, Ali Auglah, Chris Donnell, Alfie John McCalmont, Miguel Di Pizio, Oli Lavale
Macarthur FC (3-5-2) : Filip Kurto, Walter Scott, Damien Da Silva, Matthew Jurman, Callum Talbot, Luke Brattan, Anthony Caceres, Liam Rose, Bernardo Oliveira, Harrison Sawyer, Sime Grzan