Our Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: 1-1
Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 02:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Wellington Phoenix 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
Wellington Phoenix's Last Match – Wellington Phoenix vs Macarthur FC
Wellington Phoenix will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Australia A-League defeat at the hands of Macarthur FC on November 22. In that match, Wellington Phoenix had 56% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wellington Phoenix | 56% | 6 (1) | 0.58 | 0 |
 Macarthur FC | 44% | 3 (5) | 1.89 | 0 |
Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 Australia A-League loss to Western Sydney Wanderers on November 22. In that match, Central Coast Mariners recorded 51% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 49% | 9 (4) | 1.5 | 0 |
 Central Coast Mariners | 51% | 4 (4) | 1.09 | 0 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.48 | Attacking Strength | 0.54 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.2 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.