Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC: match statistics
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Central Coast Mariners played Sydney FC in A-League (Australia). The match was played on 6 December 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Central Coast Mariners: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Sydney FC: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Central Coast Mariners scores 1.17 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Sydney FC scores 2.00 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.42 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Central Coast Mariners 50%, Sydney FC 33%. Over 2.5: Central Coast Mariners 33%, Sydney FC 50%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Sydney FC has higher xG: 1.98 vs 1.03. Central Coast Mariners: 9.2 shots per match, Sydney FC: 19.2.
Match halves
Central Coast Mariners: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.50. Sydney FC: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.83.
Goals by minute
Central Coast Mariners: 16-30 (2 goals). Sydney FC: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
A-League: 2.42 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Half-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 | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.32 |
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.
Sydney FC is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Central Coast Mariners · 2.4 pts / match - Sydney 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.
Sydney FC is 71% better for: goals scored per match.
1.17 goals / match - Central Coast Mariners · 2 goals / match - Sydney FC
Sydney FC is 99% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Central Coast Mariners · 0.67 goals / match - Sydney FC
Central Coast Mariners scores in 67% of matches (4 of 6 matches), while Sydney FC keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 matches).
Sydney FC scores in 83% of matches (5 of 6 matches), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 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 - Sydney 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Central Coast Mariners - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sydney FC - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +9 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Sydney 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 | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.50 | 2.42 | ▲ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 45% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 68% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Central Coast Mariners 0 - 0 - 1 Sydney FC. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC?
The A-League match finished Central Coast Mariners 1:2 Sydney 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 Sydney FC?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.17 goals per game on average and Sydney FC 2.00. The A-League average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Central Coast Mariners's matches and 33% of Sydney FC's.
What form are Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC in?
Over the last 5 games Central Coast Mariners have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Sydney FC 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.