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Saturday’s final curtain in the A-League will see Central Coast Mariners playing host to Sydney FC. The Mariners are in sixth place, while the Sky Blues lead the league standings after six games. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Central Coast Mariners have made a mixed start to the season (W2 D2 L2), scoring seven goals while conceding eight. Their last match ended in a goalless draw against Melbourne City.
The Mariners have now kept clean sheets in two of their last three league games. That is a notable improvement, having last kept a clean sheet in January against Wellington Phoenix.
The hosts have taken five points from their three home games this season (W1 D2), which is the same number of points as they earned in their seven preceding league matches at this venue.
Meanwhile, Sydney FC are enjoying an impressive start to the season, but they saw their four-match win streak brought to an end last weekend, 1-0 in the Sydney Derby.
Despite drawing a blank in that match, the Sky Blues are still the highest-scoring team in the league (12). Joe Lolly is the joint-leading scorer this term with four goals and two assists.
However, both the visitors’ defeats this season came in their three away games, while they also lost 2-1 at this venue last term.
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What is the prediction for the football match between Central Coast Mariners and Sydney?
Our prediction for the Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney match is: less than 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 06/12/2025 between Central Coast Mariners and Sydney in A-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 29.82% for a win of Central Coast Mariners against Sydney with odds of 4.72 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney is 21.58% with odds of 4.1 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 48.6% chance ⭐ for a win of Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners with odds of 1.75 at Shangrila.
Central Coast Mariners - Sydney Prediction and Best Odds:
| Central Coast Mariners Sydney Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney wins | 48.6% | 1.75 at Shangrila |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.55% | 1.85 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 59.58% | 1.67 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Sydney | 27.19% | 5 at Betfair |
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney Form
Central Coast Mariners and Sydney's standings in the A-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
|
8
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 |
Central Coast Mariners and Sydney Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
7 Nov 2025 - A-League
2 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
19 Oct 2025 - A-League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
2 Nov 2025 - A-League
19 Oct 2025 - A-League
13 May 2025 - FFA Cup
2 May 2025 - A-League
20 Apr 2025 - A-League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
7 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
12 Apr 2025 - A-League
5 Apr 2025 - A-League
16 Mar 2025 - A-League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
9 Nov 2025 - A-League
1 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
17 Oct 2025 - A-League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
9 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
23 Aug 2025 - FFA Cup
15 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Apr 2025 - A-League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
1 Nov 2025 - A-League
17 Oct 2025 - A-League
10 Aug 2025 - FFA Cup
29 Jul 2025 - FFA Cup
3 May 2025 - A-League
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
11 Jan 2025 - A-League
8 Dec 2024 - A-League
18 May 2024 - A-League
10 May 2024 - A-League
30 Mar 2024 - A-League
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Most goals and assists
Central Coast Mariners
Sydney
A. McCalmont
(2 Goals)
J. Lolley
(4 Goals)
B. Brandtman
(1 Assists)
,
N. Duarte
(1 Assists)
,
H. Steele
(1 Assists)
J. Lolley
(2 Assists)
Central Coast Mariners - Sydney Key Points
- Four of Central Coast Mariners’ last five league games have ended with under 3.5 goals.
- Central Coast Mariners have kept clean sheets in two of their last three games.
- Five of Sydney FC’s six league games this season have ended with under 3.5 goals.
- Fewer than four goals were scored in five of the last six matches between these sides.
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Our Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney Prediction
Central Coast Mariners have laid a solid foundation for the season, and they will see last week’s stalemate against Melbourne City as a point earned rather than two dropped - it was also their second clean sheet in three games.
Sydney FC have made an excellent start to the season, but their attack was thwarted for the first time this season last week. Bookmaker’s fancy them to bounce back here, but their away record is a concern for us. Our Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC prediction is less than 3.5 goals.