Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners: match statistics
Adelaide United presents impressive home form with an 80% win rate and a +6 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won four of their last five home matches, scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game. Central Coast Mariners are in dire away form, losing 75% of matches on foreign soil and conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The visitors have earned just 1 point in their last five matches overall, indicating a deep crisis of form. The difference in quality of play, scoring efficiency, and current disposition of both teams unequivocally points to a high probability of victory for Adelaide United. xG statistics also favor the hosts, who are more efficient both offensively and defensively on their home turf.
Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Adelaide United played against Central Coast Mariners in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Adelaide United has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Central Coast Mariners has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Adelaide United scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.30. Central Coast Mariners scores 1.10 and allows 1.70. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Adelaide United's games and 70% of Central Coast Mariners's. The Over 2.5 rates are 70% and 60%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Adelaide United has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 1.03 per game. Adelaide United takes 11.1 shots per game, while Central Coast Mariners takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Adelaide United leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Central Coast Mariners leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.30 after halftime.
When the teams score
Adelaide United's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Central Coast Mariners, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Adelaide United presents impressive home form with an 80% win rate and a +6 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have won four of their last five home matches, scoring an average of 2.2 goals per game. Central Coast Mariners are in dire away form, losing 75% of matches on foreign soil and conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The visitors have earned just 1 point in their last five matches overall, indicating a deep crisis of form. The difference in quality of play, scoring efficiency, and current disposition of both teams unequivocally points to a high probability of victory for Adelaide United. xG statistics also favor the hosts, who are more efficient both offensively and defensively on their home turf.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Adelaide United | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Adelaide United is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Adelaide United · 0.2 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Adelaide United is 45% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - Adelaide United · 1.1 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners
Adelaide United is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Adelaide United · 1.7 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners
Adelaide United scores in 90% of games (9 of 10 meczów), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 meczów).
Central Coast Mariners scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 meczów), while Adelaide United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Adelaide United
Over / Under - Central Coast Mariners
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Adelaide United is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Adelaide United · 1 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Adelaide United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Central Coast Mariners - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Adelaide United
Central Coast Mariners
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Adelaide United | Liga | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.90 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 52% | ▲ 70% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 50% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 29% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 67% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 69% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
FAQ
What was the result of Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners?
The A-League match finished Adelaide United 0:4 Central Coast Mariners. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners?
Adelaide United score 1.60 goals per game on average and Central Coast Mariners 1.10. The A-League average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Adelaide United's matches and 70% of Central Coast Mariners's.
What form are Adelaide United and Central Coast Mariners in?
Over the last 5 games Adelaide United have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Central Coast Mariners 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners?
The statistical background for Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.