Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League
Sydney
Central Coast Mariners
November 6, 2026 at 09:40 · Sydney Football Stadium
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Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners prediction and betting tip for this Australia A-League match, kicking off November 6, 2026 at 09:40 at Sydney Football Stadium. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X), 90% confidence.
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Sydney host Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League (matchday 4) on Friday 6 November 2026, kick-off 09:40 WAT at Sydney Football Stadium.
Sydney are 5th in the table with 4 points from 3 games (1-1-1), while Central Coast Mariners sit 10th on 2 points. Only 2 points separate them. At home Sydney have won 1 of 2; Central Coast Mariners have won 0 of 2 on the road.
Sydney have one win, one draw and one defeat in their last 3 league games (D-W-L), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Central Coast Mariners have two draws and one defeat in their last 3 league games (D-L-D), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Sydney have won 3, Central Coast Mariners 2, with 1 draw and an average of 2.7 goals per game. The most recent, in December 2025, finished Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Sydney.
Sydney average 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Central Coast Mariners average 1.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-4-2.
Sydney will be without J. Farrell (groin injury), G. Hoefsloot (wrist injury), J. Hollman (knock) and A. Walatee (ankle injury). Central Coast Mariners will be without T. Hisamatsu (inactive) and T. Sainsbury (achilles tendon injury).
Players to watch: A. Toure leads Sydney's scoring with 1 goal and 1 assist; O. Lavale leads Central Coast Mariners's scoring with 2 goals.
Bookmakers make Sydney the favourites: Sydney 1.50, draw 4.33, Central Coast Mariners 6.25 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.62 and under at 2.20. Both teams to score: yes 1.75, no 2.00.
Our prediction: Sydney or draw (1X). The model gives Sydney or a draw a 90% chance, Sydney sit 5th, 5 places above Central Coast Mariners and bookmakers make Sydney favourites at 1.50.
Team news
- Out J. Farrell Groin Injury
- Out G. Hoefsloot Wrist Injury
- Out J. Hollman Knock
- Out A. Walatee Ankle Injury
- Out T. Hisamatsu Inactive
- Out T. Sainsbury Achilles Tendon Injury
A-League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sydney | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | Central Coast Mariners | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Season stats
| Sydney | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 3 | 3 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 1 / 1 / 1 | 0 / 2 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 3 (1.0) | 3 (1.0) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 3 (1.0) | 5 (1.7) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.0 / 1.0 | 2.0 / 0.5 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 1 | 0 |
| Biggest win | 2-1 | — |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-4-2 |
Top scorers
- A. Toure 1 goal · 1 assist
- O. Sunday 1 goal · 1 assist
- O. Lavale 2 goals · 0 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 5 Nov 2026, 06:11. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Sydney or draw (1X) — The model gives Sydney or a draw a 90% chance, Sydney sit 5th, 5 places above Central Coast Mariners and bookmakers make Sydney favourites at 1.50.
Form (last 5)
Sydney
DWL
1.0 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Central Coast Mariners
DLD
1.0 scored · 1.7 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
3 Sydney wins 1 draws 2 Central Coast Mariners wins last 6 meetings
- Central Coast Mariners1 - 2Sydney A-League
- Sydney2 - 0Central Coast Mariners A-League
- Sydney4 - 1Central Coast Mariners A-League
- Central Coast Mariners2 - 1Sydney A-League
- Central Coast Mariners0 - 0Sydney A-League
- Sydney1 - 2Central Coast Mariners A-League
Statistics: API-Football · updated 5 Nov 2026, 06:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).