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Away
Macarthur FCTimelineCentral Coast Mariners
1st Half
Vickery L.
26'
McCalmont A.(Penalty)
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37'
Auglah A.
45+3'
2nd Half
Caceres A.
48'
Popovic K.Out: Duran R.
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55'
Sawyer H.Out: Da Silva D.
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55'
Paull N.
58'
James Ngor S.Out: Auglah A.
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61'
Eames H.Out: Taniguchi K.
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61'
Blair N.Out: Lavale O.
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61'
Brandtman B. ()
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65'
Caceres A. (Duke M.)
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67'
Uskok T.
68'
Rose L.Out: Duke M.
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73'
Robinson A.
77'
Kurto F.Out: Vickery L.
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79'
Randazzo O.Out: Brattan L.
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80'
Steele H.Out: Brandtman B.
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80'
Blair N.
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84'

Top stats

1.01Expected goals (xG)2.16
60%Ball possession40%
11Total shots11
5Shots on target7
4Big chances3
3Corner kicks5
84% (395/473)Passes74% (230/312)
2Yellow cards2
2Red cards0

Shots

1.01Expected goals (xG)2.16
0.84xG on target (xGOT)2.58
11Total shots11
5Shots on target7
5Shots off target3
1Blocked shots1
6Shots inside the box5
5Shots outside the box6
0Hit the woodwork0

Attack

4Big chances3
3Corner kicks5
20Touches in opposition box12
0Accurate through passes0
0Offsides1
7Free kicks9

Passes

84% (395/473)Passes74% (230/312)
54% (28/52)Long passes42% (19/45)
74% (118/160)Passes in final third58% (47/81)
15% (4/26)Crosses23% (3/13)
0.79Expected assists (xA)0.44
32Throw ins29

Defense

9Fouls7
56% (9/16)Tackles67% (10/15)
48Duels won49
17Clearances31
8Interceptions9
3Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

4Goalkeeper saves4
2.58xGOT faced0.84
-0.42Goals prevented-0.16
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AI Prediction
verified Medium Confidence
11.58
X4.27
25.03

Recommended Bet

Away Win
Stake: Medium (6/10)
56
Opp. Value

Key Factors

League Rank: Home #6 vs Away #7
Season: Home 1.32 PPG vs Away 1.28 PPG
Recent Form (weighted): Home 0.65 PPG vs Away 2.20 PPG
Goals (venue): Home 1.40 GPG vs Away 1.50 GPG

donut_small Win Probabilities

33%
33%
35%
Macarthur FC
Draw
Central Coast Mariners

Match Preview

Macarthur FC will take on CC Mariners in an A-League clash at Campbelltown Stadium (Sydney) on March 6, 2026.

Macarthur FC is currently 6th in the league standings with 25 points, while CC Mariners trail closely behind in 7th place with 23 points.

In their head-to-head matchups, Macarthur FC has drawn 4 out of their last 6 encounters against CC Mariners.

Macarthur FC has shown consistency with 3 draws in their last 6 matches across all leagues, whereas CC Mariners have struggled on the road, losing 3 out of their last 6 away games in the A-League.

With both teams evenly matched in the standings and historically drawing in their head-to-head battles, this encounter promises to be a closely contested affair.

Prediction: Macarthur FC and CC Mariners to draw with a probability of 42%.

Lineups

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Macarthur FC

Starting 11
15Mitchell Duke
ST6.94
8Luke Vickery
6.77
10Anthony Caceres
CM7.13
22Liam Rose
CM6.52
24Dean Bosnjak
6.85
26Nathan Luke Brattan
CM7.29
3Damien Da Silva
CB6.32
6Tomislav Uskok
CB6.31
18Walter Scott
5.81
25Callum Talbot
7.03
1Alex Robinson
0.65
Substitutes
9Chris Ikonomidis
LW6.76
13Rafael Durán Martínez
6.69
28Harrison Sawyer
6.98
14Kristian Popovic
2.73
17Oliver Randazzo
4.97
32Will McKay
2.13
12Filip Kurto
GK5.94

Central Coast Mariners

Starting 11
10Miguel Di Pizio
6.88
17Kaito Taniguchi
5.07
72Ali Auglah
6.60
6Haine Eames
4.94
23Oliver Lavale
7.04
48Chris Donnell
7.06
2James Donachie
CB6.93
5Lucas Mauragis
6.95
15Storm James Roux
RB6.72
30Andrew Redmayne
GK7.22
Substitutes
3Nathan Paull
5.80
8Alfie John Mccalmont
CM7.10
11Sabit Ngor
6.66
16Harrison Steele
4.95
14Nathaniel Blair
6.56
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Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 19 / 18 matches
Macarthur FCvsCentral Coast Mariners

radarTeam Profile

Macarthur FC
Central Coast Mariners
AttackDefensePossessionEfficiencyCreativityDiscipline
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50Attack25
shield
44Defense64
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49Possession37
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46Efficiency75
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49Creativity18
gavel
59Discipline58

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

24Goals Scored24
28Goals Conceded26
3Clean Sheets5
57Big Chances26
41Big Chances Missed12
2Penalty Goals3

gps_fixedShooting

273Total Shots173
79Shots on Target51

swap_horizPassing & Possession

47.7%Avg Possession42.7%
7,339Total Passes6,569
79.5%Pass Accuracy79.4%

shieldDefending

315Tackles337
175Interceptions185
57Saves85
53.0%Duels Won50.1%

gavelDiscipline

186Fouls179
39Yellow Cards31
0Red Cards1
32Offsides23

analyticsOther

111Corners71
154Successful Dribbles112
7Errors Leading to Goal3
6.83Avg Rating6.77

League Standings Context

For Macarthur FC

PosTeamPWDLPts
5Melbourne Victory1984728
6Macarthur FC1967625
7CC Mariners1865723

For Central Coast Mariners

PosTeamPWDLPts
6Macarthur FC1967625
7CC Mariners1865723
8Brisbane Roar2065923

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

54.1/ 92.2
Dangerous Attacks
29.1/ 70.0
30.0%
Shots on Target
29.0%
13.6
Total Shots
9.6
48.0%
Possession
43.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.4
Goals Scored / Match
1.3
1.4
Goals Conceded / Match
1.4

Head-to-Head Summary

1
Macarthur FC Wins
17%
4
Draws
67%
1
Central Coast Mariners Wins
17%
Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

MarketMacarthur FCCentral Coast Mariners
Over 1.5 Goals
81%22/27
52%14/27
Over 2.5 Goals
48%13/27
41%11/27
Both Teams to Score
59%16/27
41%11/27
* Based on last 27 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Macarthur FC

Au1
Macarthur FC
0 - 4
WS Wanderers
AFC
Macarthur FC
2 - 2
Bangkok United
Au1
Macarthur FC
2 - 2
Perth Glory
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
0 - 3
Sydney FC
Au1
Macarthur FC
1 - 1
Auckland

Home Games: Macarthur FC

Au1
Macarthur FC
0 - 4
WS Wanderers
AFC
Macarthur FC
2 - 2
Bangkok United
Au1
Macarthur FC
2 - 2
Perth Glory
Au1
Macarthur FC
6 - 2
Melbourne City
Au1
Macarthur FC
0 - 3
Sydney FC
Au1
Macarthur FC
1 - 1
Auckland

Last 6: Central Coast Mariners

Au1
Brisbane Roar
1 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Auckland
2 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Perth Glory
3 - 0
CC Mariners
Au1
Adelaide United
0 - 4
CC Mariners
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
3 - 1
CC Mariners
Au1
WS Wanderers
3 - 2
CC Mariners

Away Games: Central Coast Mariners

Au1
Brisbane Roar
1 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Auckland
2 - 2
CC Mariners
Au1
Perth Glory
3 - 0
CC Mariners
Au1
Adelaide United
0 - 4
CC Mariners
Au1
Wellington Phoenix
3 - 1
CC Mariners
Au1
WS Wanderers
3 - 2
CC Mariners

history Recent Form

Macarthur FCMacarthur FC
1.3 GPG
L
L
D
D
W
Central Coast MarinersCentral Coast Mariners
1.3 GPG
D
W
W
W
D

group Head to Head

PL17 Jan 2026
Central Coast Mariners
1-1
Macarthur
PL20 Apr 2025
Central Coast Mariners
2-2
Macarthur
PL23 Dec 2024
Macarthur
1-1
Central Coast Mariners
PL10 Mar 2024
Macarthur
0-3
Central Coast Mariners
PL29 Oct 2023
Central Coast Mariners
1-2
Macarthur
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
67%
Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals
93%
14 / 15 matches
Over 2.5 Goals
60%
9 / 15 matches
Over 3.5 Goals
33%
5 / 15 matches
Both Teams to Score
67%
10 / 15 matches
Macarthur FC CS
13%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners CS
20%
Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

17 Jan 2026
Central Coast Mariners
1 - 1
Macarthur
20 Apr 2025
Central Coast Mariners
2 - 2
Macarthur
23 Dec 2024
Macarthur
1 - 1
Central Coast Mariners
10 Mar 2024
Macarthur
0 - 3
Central Coast Mariners
29 Oct 2023
Central Coast Mariners
1 - 2
Macarthur
11 Mar 2023
Central Coast Mariners
4 - 1
Macarthur
13 Jan 2023
Macarthur
1 - 2
Central Coast Mariners
13 Nov 2022
Central Coast Mariners
2 - 3
Macarthur
19 Mar 2022
Central Coast Mariners
4 - 2
Macarthur
10 Feb 2022
Central Coast Mariners
3 - 3
Macarthur
5 Dec 2021
Macarthur
1 - 0
Central Coast Mariners
12 Jun 2021
Central Coast Mariners
0 - 2
Macarthur

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)
Macarthur FC
1.32
Form (Overall)
Central Coast Mariners
1.28

Macarthur FC is +3% better in terms of Points Per Game

Macarthur
0 - 4
Western Sydney Wanderers
Newcastle Jets FC
1 - 0
Macarthur
Macarthur
2 - 2
Perth Glory FC
Adelaide United
1 - 1
Macarthur
Macarthur
6 - 2
Melbourne City FC
Central Coast Mariners
0 - 0
Newcastle Jets FC
Central Coast Mariners
3 - 2
Western Sydney Wanderers
Brisbane Roar
1 - 2
Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners
1 - 0
Melbourne Victory FC
Auckland
2 - 2
Central Coast Mariners

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