Match Details
The upcoming match between Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United is scheduled to take place on December 13, 2024, at the Industree Group Stadium. This A-League fixture will be a regular season encounter. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.88, Draw – 3.72, Away Winner – 2.29.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Central Coast Mariners and Adelaide United have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent meeting earlier this season, they played out a draw with a final score of 1-1. However, when looking at historical performance overall, Central Coast Mariners have had the upper hand against Adelaide United in recent years.
In their last eight encounters across all competitions since January 2023, Central Coast Mariners emerged victorious six times while keeping clean sheets in four matches. They scored an impressive total of eighteen goals during these fixtures while conceding only two goals themselves.
It’s worth noting that three or more goals were scored in five out of those eight meetings between both teams.
Team Form: Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners have been performing well recently but experienced some inconsistency over their last few matches across various competitions.
They currently sit at the top of the A-League standings with fifty-five points from twenty-seven games played so far this season.
Their home form has been particularly strong with nine wins from fourteen matches played at Industree Group Stadium.
However, they suffered a heavy defeat against Yokohama F.Marinos (0-4) in an AFC Champions League clash before bouncing back with a victory over Sydney FC (2-1).
Team Form: Adelaide United
Adelaide United has shown resilience away from home throughout this campaign and remains unbeaten on foreign soil thus far.
Currently sitting eighth in the A-League standings with thirty-two points, Adelaide United has won four and drawn two of their away matches.
In their most recent fixture, they secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Newcastle Jets.
Key Players
For Central Coast Mariners, Alou Mawien Kuol has been an influential figure in attack. With nine goals to his name this season, he will be looking to continue his scoring form and provide a threat for the opposition defense. Additionally, Mikael Doka’s contributions from defense have been noteworthy as well. He has not only scored seven goals but also provided seven assists throughout the campaign.
Adelaide United boasts Zach Paul John Clough as one of their key players. The midfielder has been instrumental in creating opportunities for his team with ten goals and seven assists so far this season. Stefan Ingo Mauk is another player who can make an impact on both ends of the pitch with two goals and four assists from midfield.
Statistical Insights
Central Coast Mariners have displayed strong attacking prowess throughout the season, scoring forty-nine goals in twenty-seven games across all competitions at an average rate of 1.81 per match.
However, defensively they have conceded more than desired – twenty-seven goals overall – which averages out to approximately one goal per game.
On the other hand, Adelaide United’s offensive output stands at fifty-two goals over twenty-seven matches played thus far (an average of 1.93 per game). Defensively though they’ve struggled slightly more than Central Coast Mariners by conceding fifty-three times (approximately two per match).
Based on these statistics and recent performances by both teams, it is expected that we may witness an exciting encounter between them.
Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 2 – 3 Adelaide United
Considering each team’s current form and historical head-to-head performance analysis along with their statistical insights, it is predicted that Adelaide United will come out on top in this match. However, Central Coast Mariners are likely to put up a strong fight and may manage to score a couple of goals themselves.
