Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United: prediction and stats
A-LeagueRegular Season - 19Kick-off on February 28, 2027 at 04:00 AM (UTC)Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
The Footlab model makes Adelaide United the favourite at 49%, against 24% for a draw and 27% for Central Coast Mariners. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United?
A very open match: only 46 Elo points separate Central Coast Mariners (1,759) and Adelaide United (1,805).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Central Coast Mariners have 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 defeats; Adelaide United have 5, 6 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Sydney United(away) | 1-1 | Australia Cup |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Newcastle Jets(away) | 0-4 | A-League |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Auckland(away) | 1-0 | A-League |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Brisbane Roar(home) | 2-2 | A-League |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Melbourne City(away) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Công An Nhân Dân(home) | 0-2 | AFC Champions League Elite |
| Jul 30, 2026 | South Melbourne(away) | 1-2 | Australia Cup |
| May 15, 2026 | Auckland(home) | 0-3 | A-League |
| May 9, 2026 | Auckland(away) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Melbourne City(away) | 2-1 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Central Coast Mariners win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Adelaide United win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Adelaide United | A-League |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Adelaide United 0-4 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners 0-4 Adelaide United | A-League |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Adelaide United 1-1 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| May 1, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners 2-0 Adelaide United | A-League |
| Feb 3, 2024 | Adelaide United 0-4 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United on Mar 14, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.4 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Adelaide United score 1.6 and concede 1.4. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
| Adelaide United | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 12/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Central Coast Mariners sit 9th in A-League (32 points from 26 matches) and Adelaide United sit 2nd (43 points from 26 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Adelaide United | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46 | 36 | 43 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | 32 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United?
- The Footlab model makes Adelaide United the favourite at 49%, against 24% for a draw and 27% for Central Coast Mariners.
- Where and when is Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United played?
- Central Coast Mariners vs Adelaide United is played on February 28, 2027 at 04:00 AM (UTC) at Industree Group Stadium, in the A-League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 63% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.