Match analysis
AustraliaA-League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this A-League fixture.
J. Randall⚽
O. Lavale⚽S. Cosgrove⚽M. Di Pizio🔄A. Auglah🔄James Donachie🟨C. Donnell🔄D. Herrington🔄G. May🔄S. Cosgrove🔄O. Lavale⚽S. Roux🔄J. Girdwood-Reich🔄L. F. Gallegos🔄Marlee Francois🟨Christian Theoharous🟨Auckland and Central Coast Mariners drew 2-2 on Saturday 24 January in an A-League fixture. The sides went in level at 1-1. On the numbers, Auckland saw more of the ball (68%), while the shot count was 21 for Auckland and 6 for Central Coast Mariners.
For Auckland, J. Randall (15') and S. Cosgrove (57') were on target. The goals for Central Coast Mariners came from O. Lavale (44', 88').
Anyone on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals was paid out, and all six of our tips won.
5W 2D 3L1.70 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| AucklandHome | Rating | Central Coast MarinersAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,599 | Overall | 1,432 |
| 1,549 | Match venue | 1,505 |
| 1,549 | At home | 1,482 |
| 1,585 | Away | 1,505 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,514 | Attack | 1,441 |
| 1,585 | Defence | 1,477 |
| 1,499 | Home attack | 1,464 |
| 1,521 | Away attack | 1,480 |
| 1,536 | Home defence | 1,493 |
| 1,591 | Away defence | 1,519 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,518 | Goal environment | 2,068 |
| 1,520 | Home goals | 1,798 |
| 1,498 | Away goals | 1,770 |
| 1,501 | Possession | 1,484 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,525 | Set-piece attack | 1,477 |
| 1,525 | Set-piece defence | 1,477 |
| 1,572 | Close games | 1,495 |
| 1,605 | Winning margin | 1,405 |
Match venue compares Auckland at home with Central Coast Mariners 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.
Auckland1:1Central Coast Mariners1:1
Value VinnyWonThe pickBTTS Yes
The A-League presents a classic top-versus-bottom clash as league leaders Auckland host struggling Central Coast Mariners. On paper, this looks like a straightforward home win, but my mathematical radar is picking up something far more interesting in the goal markets. Auckland…
Mr CertaintyWonThe pickOver 2.5
The A-League's top side Auckland welcomes struggling Central Coast Mariners in what appears to be a straightforward assignment for the league leaders on paper. However, a deeper dive into the statistics reveals some concerning trends that make this fixture more intriguing than…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickBTTS Yes
Right then, let's have a proper look at this A-League clash. On the face of it, it's a classic top versus bottom battle. Auckland are sitting pretty at the summit, while the Central Coast Mariners are languishing down in 11th, joint-bottom on points. The bookies have made…
Umery UnderdogWonThe pickBTTS Yes
On paper, this looks like a straightforward affair. The A-League leaders, Auckland, welcome the struggling Central Coast Mariners, who sit second from bottom. The odds reflect this stark contrast, with the home side priced as heavy favourites. But as your friendly underdog…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickBTTS Yes
At the top of the mountain, Auckland sits. Yet, look closer, we must. Seven wins, three draws, three losses from thirteen, the leader has. Twenty-four points, a cushion of two, but at home, cracks appear. From their last four home games, only one victory they have claimed. A 1-3…
PajimonWonThe pickOver 2.5
Lekker! Nothing beats a Friday morning fixture with the league leaders hosting the strugglers. As a South African who loves a good braai and a cold one, I'm looking at this Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners clash and I smell goals cooking. Let's break down the facts, no fluff…
In five meetings since December 2024, Auckland have won two, Central Coast Mariners have taken one and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners prediction page.
