Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets FC: match statistics
Newcastle Jets FC presents outstanding form, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins and just 6 losses this season. The visiting team is on a phenomenal streak of five consecutive wins, scoring 15 goals and conceding only 5 in the last five matches. Central Coast Mariners sit only in 7th place, and despite good recent form (3 wins, 2 draws), their home statistics are mediocre – just 33% wins at home and a goal difference of 0. Newcastle shows a significant advantage in key offensive parameters: averaging 2.11 goals per away match compared to the hosts' 1.33, and 5.33 shots on target versus 2.56. Additionally, the xG indicator confirms the qualitative advantage of the visitors (1.51 vs 0.97), which, combined with their 78% efficiency in away matches, makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Central Coast Mariners played against Newcastle Jets FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Central Coast Mariners has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Newcastle Jets FC has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Central Coast Mariners scores 1.41 goals per game and allows 1.53. Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.28 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Central Coast Mariners's games and 72% of Newcastle Jets FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 78%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Newcastle Jets FC has the higher season xG average, 1.77 to 1.01 per game. Central Coast Mariners takes 9.3 shots per game, while Newcastle Jets FC takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Central Coast Mariners leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Newcastle Jets FC leads at halftime in 44% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Central Coast Mariners's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Newcastle Jets FC, it is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 55% 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 5.00 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
Newcastle Jets FC presents outstanding form, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins and just 6 losses this season. The visiting team is on a phenomenal streak of five consecutive wins, scoring 15 goals and conceding only 5 in the last five matches. Central Coast Mariners sit only in 7th place, and despite good recent form (3 wins, 2 draws), their home statistics are mediocre – just 33% wins at home and a goal difference of 0. Newcastle shows a significant advantage in key offensive parameters: averaging 2.11 goals per away match compared to the hosts' 1.33, and 5.33 shots on target versus 2.56. Additionally, the xG indicator confirms the qualitative advantage of the visitors (1.51 vs 0.97), which, combined with their 78% efficiency in away matches, makes them the clear favorite for this encounter.
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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
| Central Coast Mariners | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.53 | 0.39 |
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.
Newcastle Jets FC is 36% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners · 3 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC
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.
Newcastle Jets FC is 62% better for: goals scored per game.
1.41 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners · 2.28 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Central Coast Mariners is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.53 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.61 goals / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Central Coast Mariners scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 meczów).
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 meczów), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - Central Coast Mariners
Over / Under - Newcastle Jets FC
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.
Newcastle Jets FC is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.67 pts / game - Newcastle Jets FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Central Coast Mariners - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Central Coast Mariners
Newcastle Jets FC
* 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
| Central Coast Mariners | Liga | Newcastle Jets FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.94 | 2.83 | ▲ 3.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 56% | ▲ 72% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 78% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 77% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
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 Central Coast Mariners's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Newcastle Jets FC. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets FC?
The A-League match finished Central Coast Mariners 0:0 Newcastle Jets FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets FC?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.41 goals per game on average and Newcastle Jets FC 2.28. The A-League average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Central Coast Mariners's matches and 72% of Newcastle Jets FC's.
What form are Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets FC in?
Over the last 5 games Central Coast Mariners have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Newcastle Jets FC 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets FC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.