Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners: match statistics
Central Coast Mariners exhibit significantly better form in the last five matches with 3 wins and 2 draws (2.2 points per game), whereas Macarthur has failed to win any of their last five, securing just 0.4 points per game. The hosts struggle at home (30% wins, 40% draws) and leak goals (averaging 1.7 per match), highlighting their defensive frailties. Central Coast Mariners display superior efficiency on the road (15% shot conversion vs 11% for the hosts) and a better scoring average (1.5 vs 1.4). Although the visitors have a modest overall away record for the season (38% wins), their current form and advantage in key offensive and defensive metrics favor their victory. Furthermore, the contrast in momentum (the visitors' unbeaten run vs the hosts' winless streak) is a decisive factor in this prediction.
Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Macarthur played against Central Coast Mariners in A-League (Australia). The game was played on March 4, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Macarthur has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Central Coast Mariners has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Macarthur scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.47. Central Coast Mariners scores 1.33 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Macarthur's games and 61% of Central Coast Mariners's. The Over 2.5 rates are 37% and 61%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Macarthur has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.04 per game. Macarthur takes 14.4 shots per game, while Central Coast Mariners takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Macarthur leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.79 goals per game after halftime. Central Coast Mariners leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Macarthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Central Coast Mariners, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Central Coast Mariners exhibit significantly better form in the last five matches with 3 wins and 2 draws (2.2 points per game), whereas Macarthur has failed to win any of their last five, securing just 0.4 points per game. The hosts struggle at home (30% wins, 40% draws) and leak goals (averaging 1.7 per match), highlighting their defensive frailties. Central Coast Mariners display superior efficiency on the road (15% shot conversion vs 11% for the hosts) and a better scoring average (1.5 vs 1.4). Although the visitors have a modest overall away record for the season (38% wins), their current form and advantage in key offensive and defensive metrics favor their victory. Furthermore, the contrast in momentum (the visitors' unbeaten run vs the hosts' winless streak) is a decisive factor in this prediction.
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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
| Macarthur | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.47 |
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.
Central Coast Mariners is 120% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Macarthur · 2.2 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.
Central Coast Mariners is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1.26 goals / game - Macarthur · 1.33 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners
Macarthur scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Central Coast Mariners scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Macarthur keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 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 - Macarthur
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Macarthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 17% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Macarthur
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
| Macarthur | Liga | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.74 | 2.79 | • 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 53% | 55% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 37% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 25% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Macarthur's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Central Coast Mariners. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners?
The A-League match finished Macarthur 1:3 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 Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners?
Macarthur score 1.26 goals per game on average and Central Coast Mariners 1.33. The A-League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Macarthur's matches and 61% of Central Coast Mariners's.
What form are Macarthur and Central Coast Mariners in?
Over the last 5 games Macarthur have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Central Coast Mariners 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.