Match analysis
AustraliaA-League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this A-League fixture.
Central Coast Mariners got the job done on Sunday 8 December 2024, winning 2-1 at home to Sydney (A-League). At the break it was 0-0.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Central Coast MarinersHome | Rating | SydneyAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,641 | Overall | 1,550 |
| 1,566 | Match venue | 1,525 |
| 1,566 | At home | 1,563 |
| 1,592 | Away | 1,525 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,505 | Attack | 1,530 |
| 1,625 | Defence | 1,533 |
| 1,499 | Home attack | 1,544 |
| 1,552 | Away attack | 1,504 |
| 1,561 | Home defence | 1,530 |
| 1,595 | Away defence | 1,525 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,988 | Goal environment | 1,993 |
| 1,757 | Home goals | 1,725 |
| 1,732 | Away goals | 1,768 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,579 | Close games | 1,504 |
| 1,648 | Winning margin | 1,570 |
Match venue compares Central Coast Mariners at home with Sydney away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Central Coast Mariners and Sydney have met 43 times since January 2012: Central Coast Mariners have won 12, Sydney have taken 23 and eight were drawn. Our Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney prediction page has every tip on this pairing.