Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

A-League Betting Preview: Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners

Adelaide United meet Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:35 on Sunday 4 January.

Adelaide could land the money against Central Coast and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -159 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

Adelaide United won 3-2 at home in their last league game. This triumph over Western Sydney at Coopers Stadium made it back-to-back A-League victories. The South Australia team recorded five shots on target and had 50% possession, while Luka Jovanovic, Austin Ayoubi and Jonny Yull scored one goal apiece.

Central Coast Mariners have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Industree Group Stadium, they were turned over 2-1 by Brisbane Roar. Warren Moon's side were 49% in the possession stakes and recorded one shot on goal, while Lucas Mauragis was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Adelaide who were victorious when they last faced Coast. At Industree Group Stadium, a 4-0 away victory was recorded. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved six Coast wins, one draw and three Adelaide victories.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Adelaide United	18	9	2	7	32	27	5	32:27	29
7	Central Coast	17	6	4	7	24	26	-2	24:26	22

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5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. United have had 49.9% possession and 4.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Luka Jovanovic is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Jonny Yull, Craig Goodwin and Ethan Alagich each have 2. Yaya Dukuly is the leading assists maker on 4.

Coast have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.9 attempts, 2.6 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Gosford club average 45.6% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 5.6 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.

The top scorers have been Lucas Mauragis, Sabit James Ngor and Alfie McCalmont, with 2 goals apiece. Alfie McCalmont, Christian Theoharous and Bailey Brandtman have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Adelaide United confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Joshua Smits (GK), Harry Crawford, Sotiri Phillis, Vinko Stanisic, Ryan Kitto, Jay Barnett, Jonny Yull, Juan Muniz, Ryan White, Craig Goodwin, Austin Ayoubi.

Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andrew Redmayne (GK), Storm Roux, James Donachie, Brad Tapp, Lucas Mauragis, Haine Eames, Harrison Steele, Bailey Brandtman, Alfie McCalmont, Miguel Di Pizio, Sabit James Ngor.

Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle, key player props and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get attractive odds of -159 for a home win in this A-League encounter. We think that Adelaide will have the upper hand and this could be the best way of getting value.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide A-League betting predictions.

Key Adelaide United vs Central Coast league stats:

• Adelaide have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Adelaide have won 2 consecutive games.
• Central Coast have lost their last 4 games.
• Central Coast have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Central Coast have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 61.3% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you’re looking for a wager at bigger odds, then United on the Double Result market could be a way forward. You need them to lead at the halfway stage and then claim a win.

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Our Match Prediction

Adelaide To Win @ -159 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Adelaide 2 - 0 Central Coast

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Adelaide to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +600 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ethan Alagich to Score +410

Ethan Alagich (United) has racked up two goals in his past five A-League home matches. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +410.

Latest Ethan Alagich Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1000

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Corners Prediction

Central Coast Over 3.5 Corners -118

Central Coast have had over 3.5 corners in four consecutive matches, with Adelaide conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous seven games. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Coast Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -118 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Adelaide

Total

10.00 4.90 5.10

Home

11.20 6.50 4.70

Away

9.80 4.60 5.20

Central Coast

Total

9.90 4.30 5.60

Home

11.20 5.30 5.90

Away

6.80 2.80 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Adelaide Corners

Over 6.5

-122

Under 6.5

-122

Central Coast Corners

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+800

2

+300

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Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 61% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -159 betting odds for Adelaide United triumphing in this A-League encounter. Central Coast Mariners are seen as the most unlikely winner at +370.

Adelaide -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -133 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Coast. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

-159

X

+310

2

+370

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+150

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-667

12

-500

X2

+110

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-133

2 Hcp +0.75

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-182

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+116

Luka Jovanovic can be backed to find the net anytime at +128, with +340 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Luka Jovanovic (United)

First

+128

Anytime

+340

Craig Goodwin (United)

First

+128

Anytime

+350

Yaya Dukuly (United)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Nicholas Duarte (Central Coast)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Arthur De Lima (Central Coast)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Bailey Brandtman (Central Coast)

First

+390

Anytime

+950

Ethan Alagich (United)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Christian Theoharous (Central Coast)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Abdullah Faisal (Central Coast)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Miguel Di Pizio (Central Coast)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Ryan Kitto (United)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Haine Eames (Central Coast)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Alfie McCalmont (Central Coast)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Harrison Steele (Central Coast)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Bradley Tapp (Central Coast)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Jay Barnett (United)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Bart Vriends (United)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Mauragis (Central Coast)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Storm Roux (Central Coast)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Adelaide have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Coast have collected six losses, three draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

When the sides last met at Coopers Stadium, Adelaide drew 1-1 with Coast. The 10 previous H2H meetings at Coopers Stadium have involved six Adelaide wins, one draw and three Coast victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Adelaide United Home Stats		5-1-4	4.00	2.20	1.80	7	3	8	2
Central Coast Mariners Away Stats		1-3-6	3.20	0.90	2.30	6	4	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Lineups & Team News

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