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Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction, H2H & Stats

Australia: A-League · Regular Season - 18
Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Mariners

9th in table
LDLLL
Full time
3:2
HT 0 - 1
Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers

12th in table
WLDWW
8' A. Thurgate
35' Ali Auglah
55' James Donachie
55' A. Auglah
65' Dylan Scicluna
69' H. Ibusuki
77' N. Blair
86' Bailey Brandtman
88' Jacob Farrell
89' J. Donachie
Sunday, 22 February 2026
Central Coast Stadium, Gosford
S. Skinner

Head to head

Last 8 meetings
8games
4Central Coast Mariners wins
1Draws
3Western Sydney Wanderers wins
3Goals per game
38%Both scored
63%Over 2.5
22 Nov 2025A-League Western Sydney Wanderers 3 - 2 Central Coast Mariners
22 Feb 2025A-League Central Coast Mariners 0 - 4 Western Sydney Wanderers
17 Jan 2025A-League Western Sydney Wanderers 1 - 3 Central Coast Mariners
18 Feb 2024A-League Central Coast Mariners 1 - 0 Western Sydney Wanderers
06 Jan 2024A-League Western Sydney Wanderers 0 - 1 Central Coast Mariners
04 Mar 2023A-League Western Sydney Wanderers 2 - 0 Central Coast Mariners
28 Jan 2023A-League Central Coast Mariners 2 - 2 Western Sydney Wanderers
05 Nov 2022A-League Western Sydney Wanderers 0 - 3 Central Coast Mariners

A-League table

#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPtsForm
1 Newcastle Jets 261538 55:39 +16 48 WDDLW
2 Adelaide United 261277 46:36 +10 43 WWDDW
3 Auckland 261196 42:29 +13 42 DLDDL
4 Melbourne Victory 261178 44:33 +11 40 WDDLW
5 Sydney 261169 33:25 +8 39 DDWDL
6 Melbourne City 261088 33:33 0 38 LWWWW
7 Macarthur 269710 37:44 -7 34 WLLWW
8 Wellington Phoenix 269611 36:48 -12 33 LWLWW
9 Central Coast Mariners 268810 35:42 -7 32 LWDLD
10 Perth Glory 268711 32:39 -7 31 WDWDD
11 Brisbane Roar 266812 27:36 -9 26 LLDDL
12 Western Sydney Wanderers 265615 27:43 -16 21 LLLLL

Top scorers

A-League
1 S. CosgroveAuckland 12goals 4assists 29apps
2 L. JovanovićAdelaide United 11goals 3assists 24apps
3 E. AdamsNewcastle Jets 10goals 4assists 23apps
4 J. RandallAuckland 9goals 8assists 30apps
5 C. TaylorNewcastle Jets 9goals 3assists 23apps
6 L. BrookAuckland 9goals 2assists 30apps
7 I. EzeWellington Phoenix 9goals 1assists 25apps
8 M. CaputoMelbourne City 8goals 1assists 27apps
9 L. RoseNewcastle Jets 8goals 1assists 26apps
10 X. BertoncelloNewcastle Jets 7goals 1assists 27apps

Recent form

1 W 3 D 6 L in the last 10
26 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs Western Sydney Wanderers 5 - 1 Central Coast Mariners L
12 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs Vanuatu United 1 - 0 Central Coast Mariners L
09 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs Vanuatu United 3 - 2 Central Coast Mariners L
22 Jul 2026Australia Cup Sydney United 1 - 1 Central Coast Mariners D
25 Apr 2026A-League Newcastle Jets 4 - 0 Central Coast Mariners L
19 Apr 2026A-League Auckland 0 - 1 Central Coast Mariners W
10 Apr 2026A-League Central Coast Mariners 2 - 2 Brisbane Roar D
07 Apr 2026A-League Melbourne City 2 - 1 Central Coast Mariners L
04 Apr 2026A-League Central Coast Mariners 2 - 2 Perth Glory D
21 Mar 2026A-League Melbourne Victory 4 - 1 Central Coast Mariners L
3 W 1 D 5 L in the last 9
26 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs Western Sydney Wanderers 5 - 1 Central Coast Mariners W
19 Sep 2026Friendlies Clubs Auckland 1 - 3 Western Sydney Wanderers W
08 Aug 2026Australia Cup Western Sydney Wanderers 1 - 1 Melbourne Victory D
28 Jul 2026Friendlies Clubs Chelsea 6 - 4 Western Sydney Wanderers L
22 Jul 2026Australia Cup Cooma Tigers FC 0 - 2 Western Sydney Wanderers W
25 Apr 2026A-League Western Sydney Wanderers 0 - 2 Melbourne Victory L
18 Apr 2026A-League Wellington Phoenix 2 - 1 Western Sydney Wanderers L
11 Apr 2026A-League Western Sydney Wanderers 0 - 2 Sydney L
04 Apr 2026A-League Melbourne City 3 - 0 Western Sydney Wanderers L

Who wins? Three ways to read it

1 · X · 2
Goal model
Form & stats
Bookmaker odds
Central Coast Mariners Draw Western Sydney Wanderers
Value spotted: Central Coast Mariners win at 4.29 (model 46% vs market 22%)

Most likely scores

1-0 12.7%
1-1 12.7%
0-0 9.1%
0-1 9.1%
2-0 8.9%
2-1 8.9%

Expected goals: 1.4 Central Coast Mariners · 1 Western Sydney Wanderers

Goal lines

Over 1.5 goals69%
Over 2.5 goals43%
Over 3.5 goals22%
Both teams score48%

Team comparison

Form Attack Defence Goal model Head to head Goals Overall
62%
Form
38%
50%
Attack
50%
56%
Defence
44%
66%
Goal model
34%
60%
Head to head
40%
47%
Goals
53%
56%
Overall
43%

Season numbers

A-League 2025

When the goals come

3
0-15'
4
5
16-30'
3
5
31-45'
1
3
46-60'
2
0
61-75'
1
4
76-90'
4
5
0-15'
5
5
16-30'
2
4
31-45'
4
6
46-60'
3
2
61-75'
8
3
76-90'
1
Central Coast Mariners Western Sydney Wanderers

Side by side

Central Coast Mariners Western Sydney Wanderers
16 Played 17
5 Won 4
4 Drawn 5
7 Lost 8
1.3 Goals scored per game 0.9
1.5 Goals conceded per game 1.4
1.1 / 1.5 Scored per game (home / away) 1 / 0.7
4 Clean sheets 4
3 Failed to score 6
1 Longest winning run 2
3-2 Biggest win 3-2
1-2 Biggest defeat 0-2
3/3 Penalties scored 3/3

Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers: preview and prediction

Central Coast Mariners host Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australia A-League (Regular Season - 18) on Sunday, 22nd February 2026 at 07:00 at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford. Central Coast Mariners sit 9th in the table and Western Sydney Wanderers 12th.

Central Coast Mariners are struggling, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-L-L-L). Western Sydney Wanderers are in good shape, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-L-D-W-W).

In the last 8 meetings, Central Coast Mariners won 4, Western Sydney Wanderers won 3 and 1 ended level. These games average 3 goals, with both teams scoring in 38% and over 2.5 goals in 63%.

Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Central Coast Mariners and 1 for Western Sydney Wanderers. It gives Central Coast Mariners the edge (46% home win, 27% draw, 27% away win), 43% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.

Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 2.06.

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Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FAQs

What is the best prediction for Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (2.06 odds).

Who will win Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

Central Coast Mariners are favourites: our model gives Central Coast Mariners 46%, the draw 27% and Western Sydney Wanderers 27%.

Will both teams score?

Both teams scoring has a 48% chance in our model, and it happened in 38% of recent meetings.

How many goals are expected?

Our model expects 2.4 goals in total, with a 43% chance of over 2.5 goals.

When is Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers?

Kick-off is on Sunday, 22nd February 2026 at 07:00 at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford.

Who is the referee?

S. Skinner is in charge of this game.