Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers: result 3-1 and analysis
A-LeagueRegular Season - 26Kick-off on April 20, 2019 at 09:50 AM (UTC)Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
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What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers?
Central Coast Mariners won 3-1 on April 20, 2019.
Goalscorers
- 34′M. SimonCentral Coast Mariners
- 52′M. SimonCentral Coast Mariners (pen.)
- 56′K. RowlesCentral Coast Mariners
- 67′M. BridgeWestern Sydney Wanderers (pen.)
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Central Coast Mariners have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats; Western Sydney Wanderers have 4, 3 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2019 | Melbourne Victory(away) | 1-2 | A-League |
| Apr 7, 2019 | Perth Glory(home) | 0-3 | A-League |
| Mar 31, 2019 | Adelaide United(home) | 0-1 | A-League |
| Mar 16, 2019 | Newcastle Jets(away) | 3-2 | A-League |
| Mar 9, 2019 | Wellington Phoenix(home) | 2-8 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2019 | Sydney(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Newcastle Jets(away) | 2-3 | A-League |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Melbourne City(home) | 3-0 | A-League |
| Mar 17, 2019 | Wellington Phoenix(away) | 1-3 | A-League |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Brisbane Roar(away) | 4-1 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Central Coast Mariners win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 Western Sydney Wanderers win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2019 | Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Feb 4, 2018 | Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Western Sydney Wanderers | A-League |
| Dec 16, 2017 | Central Coast Mariners 0-2 Western Sydney Wanderers | A-League |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Western Sydney Wanderers 2-2 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Feb 12, 2017 | Western Sydney Wanderers 0-2 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners on Feb 9, 2019
How many goals should we expect?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.3 and concede 2.7 goals per match over their last 15; Western Sydney Wanderers score 2.0 and concede 2.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners | 1.3 | 2.7 | 0 | 11/15 | 10/15 |
| Western Sydney Wanderers | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2 | 13/15 | 12/15 |
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 Western Sydney Wanderers sit 12th (21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | 32 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 27 | 43 | 21 |
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