Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

A-League Betting Preview: Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners

Macarthur clash with Central Coast Mariners at Campbelltown Stadium, with kick-off set for 04:00 on Wednesday 4 March.

Central Coast stand out as a value wager at -104 with a +0.75 headstart. We anticipate this Asian Handicap could see them prosper against Macarthur, with our stake equally divided between +0.5 and +1.0.

Macarthur were beaten 4-0 at Campbelltown Stadium in their last league game. This defeat at home to Western Sydney was their second straight A-League loss. The South Western Sydney team had four shots on target and enjoyed 60% possession.

Central Coast Mariners hosted Newcastle Jets at Industree Group Stadium in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 draw. The Mariners had 47% possession and managed six shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past three meetings between Macarthur and Coast have ended in a draw, with the last clash finishing 1-1 at Industree Group Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Coast wins, three draws and two Macarthur victories.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Central Coast	20	7	6	7	28	28	0	28:28	27
7	Macarthur	20	6	7	7	25	31	-6	25:31	25

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Macarthur have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts. The Bulls have averaged 49.7% possession and 6.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Luke Vickery is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Mitchell Duke, Dean Bosnjak and Harrison Sawyer each have 2. Callum Talbot is the leading assists maker with 3.

Coast have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.9 shots on goal, 6.7 attempts and 1.5 goals. Warren Moon's side average 42.8% possession, 3.7 corners taken and 6.8 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 13.7 attempts and 7.1 shots on goal.

Sabit James Ngor has scored 3, followed by Ali Auglah, Miguel Di Pizio and Oli Lavale with 2 goals apiece. Miguel Di Pizio has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Macarthur confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Robinson (GK), Callum Talbot, Damien Da Silva, Tomislav Uskok, Walter Scott, Anthony Caceres, Luke Brattan, Luke Vickery, Dean Bosnjak, Rafael Duran, Mitchell Duke.

Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Andrew Redmayne (GK), Jacob Nasso, Brad Tapp, Nathan Paull, Lucas Mauragis, Chris Donnell, Alfie McCalmont, Ali Auglah, Kaito Taniguchi, Bailey Brandtman, Oli Lavale.

Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips

This Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Central Coast +0.75 at betting odds of -104 look like the best wager in this A-League clash. There’s a growing confidence for this Asian Handicap pick and we expect the visitors to be competitive throughout this contest.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the A-League team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Macarthur vs Central Coast league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Central Coast in 6 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Central Coast in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Central Coast in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Macarthur in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Macarthur in 12 of their last 15 games at home.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Macarthur in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Macarthur in 5 consecutive games against Central Coast.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 51% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Central Coast Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -104 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Macarthur 1 - 1 Central Coast

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +550 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bailey Brandtman to Score +360

Bailey Brandtman (Central Coast) has managed two goals in his past seven A-League away matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +360 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Bailey Brandtman Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+900

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -127

Each of the previous four Macarthur matches have featured under 10.5 corners. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -127 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Macarthur

Total

10.00 6.10 3.90

Home

11.00 6.00 5.00

Away

11.00 6.10 4.90

Central Coast

Total

10.50 3.70 6.80

Home

10.70 4.20 6.50

Away

8.40 3.30 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-116

Under 10.5

-122

Macarthur Corners

Over 6.5

-111

Under 6.5

-133

Central Coast Corners

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-111

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+750

2

+255

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Macarthur 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.

The Full-Time Result odds of -172 suggest that Macarthur are likely victors and there’s a 63% probability that the favourites win this A-League clash. Central Coast Mariners are regarded as the least likely winner at +400.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Macarthur at +104, go for Coast at +370 or take the draw at +155.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

-172

X

+320

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+104

X

+155

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-526

X2

+118

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+265

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-110

2 Hcp +1

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+140

Over 2.5

-204

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

Favourite Harry Sawyer is available at +280 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Harry Sawyer (Macarthur)

First

-102

Anytime

+280

Luke Vickery (Macarthur)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Chris Ikonomidis (Macarthur)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Oliver Randazzo (Macarthur)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Bernardo Oliveira (Macarthur)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Kristian Popovic (Macarthur)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Arthur De Lima (Central Coast)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Bailey Brandtman (Central Coast)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Christian Theoharous (Central Coast)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Abdullah Faisal (Central Coast)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Harry Politidis (Macarthur)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Liam Rose (Macarthur)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Frans Deli (Macarthur)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Miguel Di Pizio (Central Coast)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Haine Eames (Central Coast)

First

+425

Anytime

+1100

Tomislav Uskok (Macarthur)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Alfie McCalmont (Central Coast)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Joshua Damevski (Macarthur)

First

+540

Anytime

+1400

Walter Scott (Macarthur)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Harrison Steele (Central Coast)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Bradley Tapp (Central Coast)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Callum Talbot (Macarthur)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Matt Jurman (Macarthur)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Luke Brattan (Macarthur)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Storm Roux (Central Coast)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Macarthur have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Coast have recorded six defeats, three victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Macarthur and Coast played out a 1-1 draw when the teams last met at Campbelltown Stadium. Aside from one draw, Coast have dominated the past 5 H2H meetings at Campbelltown Stadium with four victories.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Macarthur Home Stats		3-4-3	3.10	1.40	1.70	6	4	6	4
Central Coast Mariners Away Stats		3-1-6	3.30	1.20	2.10	7	3	4	6

• 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

Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Lineups & Team News

Always review the Macarthur vs Central Coast team news before locking in your bets. We’ll update you with predicted and confirmed A-League lineups plus current injury reports.

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