Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Jan 2026
A-League Betting Preview: Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners
A-League leaders Auckland meet second-from-bottom Central Coast Mariners at Go Media Stadium, with kick-off set for 00:00 on Saturday 24 January.
Central Coast +1.25 look backable when they clash with Auckland. There’s the chance to get Asian Handicap odds of -105 and our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 for the outsiders.
Table-topping Auckland were beaten last game and this was on their travels at AAMI Park. Melbourne City claimed a 2-1 win. Steve Corica's side recorded 42% possession and had three shots on target, while Lachlan Brook bagged the goal.
Central Coast Mariners hosted Macarthur in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Industree Group Stadium. The Mariners had just 37% possession and totalled three shots on goal, with Sabit James Ngor finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Auckland have not lost any of the past three games against Coast. Their last clash saw Auckland enjoy a 2-1 away win at Industree Group Stadium. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Auckland wins along with a single draw.
| A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Auckland |
21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 36 | 21 | 15 | 36:21 | 39 |
| 6 |  Central Coast |
20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 28:28 | 27 |
Auckland have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. The New Zealand club have averaged 50.7% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 6.2 attempts and 4.9 corners.
Top scorer is Lachlan Brook on 6 goals, while Sam Cosgrove has racked up 5 and Jesse Randall 2. Jesse Randall has made the most assists with 4.
Coast have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 6.4 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. Warren Moon's team average 43.6% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 6.3 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 12.4 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal.
Sabit James Ngor has top scored with 3, while Alfie McCalmont, Bailey Brandtman and Lucas Mauragis are next on 2. Miguel Di Pizio and Bailey Brandtman have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Woud (GK), Jake Girdwood-Reich, Daniel Hall, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Luis Gallegos, Lachlan Brook, Guillermo May, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove.
Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Andrew Redmayne (GK), Storm Roux, Diesel Herrington, James Donachie, Lucas Mauragis, Chris Donnell, Alfie McCalmont, Brad Tapp, Ali Auglah, Oli Lavale, Miguel Di Pizio.
Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips
Head into Auckland 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
Central Coast with a +1.25 goal start look really appealing when it comes to this A-League clash. We’re expecting a fine performance from the visitors, with odds of -105 looking attractive.
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Key Auckland vs Central Coast league stats:
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Bailey Brandtman (Central Coast) has netted two goals in his past five A-League away matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +500 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Auckland in three straight home games, while the past four Central Coast matches have seen over 5.5 corners conceded. The Auckland Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -154.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Central Coast with an Asian Handicap of +1.25, two or less goals to be registered combined with Auckland to rack up over 5.5 corners.
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Auckland 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.
Auckland are overwhelming -313 favourites to win this A-League clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 76% probability of claiming the spoils. Central Coast Mariners are the outsiders at +800 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.
For those wanting an alternative, Auckland are -137 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Coast being priced up at +600 and the draw is +165.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -120 and No at -118.
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There’s the chance to back Sam Cosgrove at +300 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Auckland have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Coast have recorded seven defeats, two victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.30.
Auckland drew 2-2 with Coast in their last Go Media Stadium meeting.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.60 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | |
| Central Coast Mariners Away Stats |
2-1-7 | 3.30 | 1.00 | 2.30 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
- 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
Auckland League Stats
Central Coast Mariners League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 43.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.10% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Auckland this season are Lachlan Brook (6), Sam Cosgrove (6), Jesse Randall (3)
- Top Assistors for Auckland this season are Jesse Randall (4), Francis De Vries (3), Hiroki Sakai (2)
Auckland vs Central Coast Mariners Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Auckland vs Central Coast team news before placing your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed A-League lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Central Coast Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Central Coast Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Auckland Substitutes
- 7Cameron Howieson
- 11Marlee Francois
- 17Callan Elliot
- 20Oliver Sail
- 22Jake Brimmer
- 27Logan Rogerson
- 35Jonty Bidois
Central Coast Substitutes
- 3Nathan Paull
- 6Haine Eames
- 7Christian Theoharous
- 11Sabit James Ngor
- 18Nathanael Blair
- 20Will Kennedy
- 40Dylan Peraic-Cullen
Previous Auckland Lineups
Previous Central Coast Mariners Lineups
Auckland Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steve Corica
Central Coast Mariners Player Stats & Squad
A-League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle Jets | 21 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 44:32 | 40 |
| 2 | Auckland | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 36:21 | 39 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 28:21 | 33 |
| 4 | Melb Victory | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 34:27 | 32 |
| 5 | Adelaide United | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 35:30 | 32 |
| 6 | Central Coast | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 28:28 | 27 |
| 7 | Melb City | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 21:27 | 25 |
| 8 | Macarthur | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 26:35 | 25 |
| 9 | Brisbane Roar | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21:27 | 24 |
| 10 | Wellington | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 31:40 | 24 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 24:34 | 22 |
| 12 | Western Sydney | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 24:30 | 21 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adelaide United | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 21:15 | 20 |
| 2 | Melb Victory | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20:10 | 18 |
| 3 | Newcastle Jets | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 25:19 | 18 |
| 4 | Auckland | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17:12 | 18 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Central Coast | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 13:13 | 14 |
| 7 | Wellington | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 17:22 | 14 |
| 8 | Western Sydney | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10:11 | 13 |
| 9 | Macarthur | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:20 | 13 |
| 10 | Brisbane Roar | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11:13 | 12 |
| 11 | Melb City | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10:13 | 10 |
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