Our Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction: 1-1
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 22, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
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 – Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Australia A-League victory over Brisbane Roar, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Central Coast Mariners recorded 58% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brisbane Roar | 42% | 8 (2) | 0.67 | 38 |
 Central Coast Mariners | 58% | 4 (2) | 0.47 | 23 |
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix
Western Sydney Wanderers will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Australia A-League draw with Wellington Phoenix on February 13. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers controlled 54% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 54% | 10 (5) | 1.23 | 40 |
 Wellington Phoenix | 46% | 9 (8) | 1.57 | 29 |
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers Stats
Key Stats
| Central Coast Mariners | Western Sydney Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Central Coast Mariners are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Western Sydney Wanderers average 0.9 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Central Coast Mariners 14-16
Western Sydney Wanderers 9-15
What are the odds for this match?
Central Coast Mariners to win: @4.333
Draw: @4
Western Sydney Wanderers to win: @1.75
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners (4-4-2) : Andrew Redmayne, Storm Roux, James Donachie, Brad Tapp, Lucas Mauragis, Ali Auglah, Chris Donnell, Harry Steele, Kaito Taniguchi, Oli Lavale, Miguel Di Pizio
Western Sydney Wanderers (4-3-3) : Lawrence Thomas, Phillip Cancar, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Jacob Farrell, Alex Gersbach, Angus Thurgate, Steven Ugarkovic, Dylan Dean Scicluna, Brandon Borrello, Kosta Barbarouses, Ryan Fraser
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