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
Key match information
Central Coast Mariners played Newcastle Jets FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Central Coast Mariners: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Newcastle Jets FC: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Central Coast Mariners scores 1.41 and concedes 1.53 goals per match. Newcastle Jets FC scores 2.28 and concedes 1.61. League average: 2.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Central Coast Mariners 65%, Newcastle Jets FC 72%. Over 2.5: Central Coast Mariners 65%, Newcastle Jets FC 78%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Newcastle Jets FC has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.01. Central Coast Mariners: 9.3 shots per match, Newcastle Jets FC: 15.2.
Match halves
Central Coast Mariners: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.59. Newcastle Jets FC: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.33.
Goals by minute
Central Coast Mariners: 31-45+ (6 goals). Newcastle Jets FC: 0-15 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.83 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Newcastle Jets FC is 36% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Central Coast Mariners · 3 pts / match - 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 match.
1.41 goals / match - Central Coast Mariners · 2.28 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Central Coast Mariners is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.53 goals / match - Central Coast Mariners · 1.61 goals / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Central Coast Mariners scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Newcastle Jets FC keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 matches).
Newcastle Jets FC scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Central Coast Mariners
Over / Under - Newcastle Jets FC
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Central Coast Mariners · 1.67 pts / match - Newcastle Jets FC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Central Coast Mariners - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Newcastle Jets FC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Central Coast Mariners
Newcastle Jets FC
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Central Coast Mariners 1 - 0 - 0 Newcastle Jets FC. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.