Our Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: 2-1
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 22, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Western Sydney Wanderers 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
Western Sydney Wanderers's Last Match – Adelaide United vs Western Sydney Wanderers
After suffering a 0-2 Australia A-League loss to Adelaide United, Western Sydney Wanderers must win to get back on track. In that match, Western Sydney Wanderers recorded 47% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Adelaide United | 53% | 10 (8) | 1.93 | 41 |
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 47% | 8 (1) | 1.13 | 52 |
Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Perth Glory vs Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 Australia A-League win against Perth Glory on November 7. In that match, Central Coast Mariners saw 44% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Perth Glory | 56% | 8 (4) | 0.94 | 68 |
 Central Coast Mariners | 44% | 8 (4) | 1.13 | 27 |
Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners Stats
Key Stats
| Western Sydney Wanderers | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Western Sydney Wanderers are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
Western Sydney Wanderers 10-12
Central Coast Mariners 13-20
What are the odds for this match?
Western Sydney Wanderers to win: @1.533
Draw: @4.333
Central Coast Mariners to win: @5.75
Lineups
Western Sydney Wanderers (4-4-2) : Lawrence Thomas, Aidan Simmons, Anthony Pantazopoulos, Alex Bonetig, Alex Gersbach, Steven Ugarkovic, Josh Brillante, Angus Thurgate, Bozhidar Kraev, Kosta Barbarouses, Alou Kuol
Central Coast Mariners (4-4-2) : Andrew Redmayne, Nathan Paull, Brad Tapp, Storm Roux, Lucas Mauragis, James Sabit, Alfie John McCalmont, Harry Steele, Bailey Brandtman, Nicholas Duarte, Miguel Di Pizio
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