Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners: match statistics
Auckland presents decidedly better form and statistics as the host, occupying first place in the table with a 50% win rate at home. The home team records an advantage in Expected Goals (xG For: 2.07 vs xG Against: 1.24) and higher average possession (52% vs 46%). Central Coast Mariners perform very poorly on the road, losing 67% of matches and holding a negative goal difference (-3). The guests have earned just 0.8 points per match in their last five games, confirming their form issues. Auckland has a 0% rate of matches without scoring at home, testifying to offensive regularity, while the guests have not recorded any draws away this season.
Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Auckland played against Central Coast Mariners in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 24, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Auckland has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Central Coast Mariners has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Auckland scores 1.46 goals per game and allows 1.00. Central Coast Mariners scores 1.23 and allows 1.62. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Auckland's games and 62% of Central Coast Mariners's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 62%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Auckland has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.09 per game. Auckland takes 15.7 shots per game, while Central Coast Mariners takes 10.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Auckland leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.54 goals per game after halftime. Central Coast Mariners leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Auckland's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (5 goals). For Central Coast Mariners, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
Auckland presents decidedly better form and statistics as the host, occupying first place in the table with a 50% win rate at home. The home team records an advantage in Expected Goals (xG For: 2.07 vs xG Against: 1.24) and higher average possession (52% vs 46%). Central Coast Mariners perform very poorly on the road, losing 67% of matches and holding a negative goal difference (-3). The guests have earned just 0.8 points per match in their last five games, confirming their form issues. Auckland has a 0% rate of matches without scoring at home, testifying to offensive regularity, while the guests have not recorded any draws away this season.
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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
| Auckland | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.44 |
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.
Auckland is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Auckland · 0.8 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.
Auckland is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.46 goals / game - Auckland · 1.23 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners
Auckland is 62% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Auckland · 1.62 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners
Auckland scores in 92% of games (12 of 13 meczów), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 meczów).
Central Coast Mariners scores in 77% of games (10 of 13 meczów), while Auckland keeps a clean sheet in 31% (4 of 13 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 - Auckland
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.
Auckland is 64% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.77 pts / game - Auckland · 1.08 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Auckland - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 54%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Central Coast Mariners - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* 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 0-15 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Auckland
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
| Auckland | Liga | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.46 | 2.61 | ▲ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 51% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 62% | 73% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Auckland's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Central Coast Mariners. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners?
The A-League match finished Auckland 2:2 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 Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners?
Auckland score 1.46 goals per game on average and Central Coast Mariners 1.23. The A-League average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Auckland's matches and 62% of Central Coast Mariners's.
What form are Auckland and Central Coast Mariners in?
Over the last 5 games Auckland have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Central Coast Mariners 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.