Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Mar 2025

Goals the Play in Black Knights vs Mariners

Auckland and Central Coast should be able to score at least three goals. For this reason, we’re betting on the Total Goals market and selecting Over 2.5 at -150 which will give us a nice payout if the selection wins.

Black Knights Overcame Mariners in Previous Clash

Auckland drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium. The New Zealand side managed eight shots on target and recorded 42% possession, while Jesse Randall registered the goal.

Central Coast Mariners were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was away at AAMI Park. Melbourne Victory claimed a 3-0 victory. The Mariners were restricted to just 39% possession and didn’t have any shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-1 away victory for Auckland at Industree Group Stadium when they last faced Coast.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Auckland	26	15	8	3	49	27	22	49:27	53
10	Central Coast	26	5	11	10	29	51	-22	29:51	26

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Auckland have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The Black Knights have averaged 47.6% possession and 5.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 6.1 corners.

Top scorer Neyder Moreno has found the net 6 times, with Guillermo May and Logan Rogerson getting 4 apiece. Francis De Vries is the top assists maker on 4.

Coast have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.3 goals from 8.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Mark Jackson's team average 46.8% possession, 4.4 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while conceding 2.1 goals from 10.8 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Arthur De Lima, Mikael Doka, Ryan Edmondson and Harrison Steele score 2 goals each. Mikael Doka and Haine Eames have clocked up 2 assists each in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alex Paulsen (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Tommy Smith, Francis De Vries, Logan Rogerson, Luis Gallegos, Jake Brimmer, Neyder Moreno, Jesse Randall, Guillermo May.

Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Dylan Peraic-Cullen (GK), Mikael Doka, Trent Sainsbury, Brian Kaltak, Nathan Paull, Christian Theoharous, Alfie McCalmont, Haine Eames, Lucas Mauragis, Vitor Feijao, Alou Kuol.

Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips

A generous price of -150 is on offer when it comes to Over 2.5 Goals to be notched and that looks like a great betting opportunity. Back at least three goals to be scored when it comes to this A-League encounter.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Auckland vs Central Coast league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Auckland games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Auckland games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Auckland games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Central Coast games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Central Coast games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Central Coast games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 60% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you’re anticipating a few goals to be scored, there’s the option to back Over 3.5 Goals at larger odds. There’s the opportunity to celebrate when both teams score, with four or more needed in total.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Auckland 3 - 1 Central Coast

Our prediction for the correct score is Auckland to land a 3-1 victory and this is available at +900. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Corners Prediction

Auckland Under 6.5 Corners -138

Auckland have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in four straight matches, while the previous 10 Central Coast away games have seen them concede an average of 4.50 corners. There are odds of -138 for this Auckland Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Auckland

Total

11.30 5.20 6.10

Home

11.10 5.80 5.30

Away

10.33 4.44 5.89

Central Coast

Total

9.30 4.40 4.90

Home

10.70 5.50 5.20

Away

7.10 2.60 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-109

Under 10.5

-130

Auckland Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-152

Central Coast Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+650

2

+215

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Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners Odds

At betting odds of -233 with the bookies, Auckland are regarded as 70% likely to win this A-League encounter. Central Coast Mariners are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +540.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now.

If you fancy Auckland but want money back if this A-League match is a draw, then you can get -667. You can bet on Central Coast Mariners at +360 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

-233

X

+350

2

+540

Half-Time Result

1

-112

X

+155

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-526

X2

+160

Draw No Bet

1

-667

2

+360

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-102

2 Hcp +1.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-100

Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Auckland vs Central Coast team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest A-League squads.

Auckland Team Page Central Coast Mariners Team Page