Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers Tips & Predictions - Mariners face quick turnaround

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Last updated: Wed. 19 Feb. 2025 23:49

Andrew Hendrie 19 Feb. 2025

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Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers predictions for Saturday's A-League game
Mariners have seen Over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine home games
Wanderers have seen Over 2.5 goals in four of their last five away games
Wanderers have won four of their last six away games
The match is scheduled for kick off at 5.00pm AEDT on Saturday February 22

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Mariners host Wanderers on Saturday (Photo by Getty Images)

Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers Tips & Predictions

It's a big match for both teams as the race for a top six spot continues in A-League Round 20 when the Central Coast Mariners and Western Sydney Wanderers square off on Saturday in Gosford.

Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers Tips & Predictions
Head To Head
Central Coast Mariners Form
Central Coast Mariners Team News
Western Sydney Wanderers Form
Western Sydney Wanderers Team News

The Mariners face a swift turnaround from their mid-week Champions League loss to Kawasaki in Japan, while they've only been able to win one match in Gosford in all competitions this season. Eight of Central Coast's last nine home outings have featured Over 2.5 goals, so that's our best bet for this encounter, while the Wanderers have been in decent form as of late and are expected to snatch all three points and potentially climb into the top six.

Mariners have seen Over 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine home games
Wanderers have seen Over 2.5 goals in four of their last five games
Four goals were scored in the most-recent clash between these teams in Janiary
Wanderers are unbeaten in their last six away games, winning four
Mariners are winless in 11 of their 12 home games in all competitions this season

Head To Head

The Mariners have won the last three meetings between the teams, including a most-recent 3-1 triumph on the road in January.

Central Coast Mariners Form

The Mariners remain in contention for a finals spot, coming into this clash four points adrift of the top six, but they need to start stringing some wins together.

Central Coast have drawn their last four A-League outings heading into this encounter - even just one win in that period would have them in a strong position.

This is a tough ask for the Mariners, who were in action on Tuesday night in Japan, suffering another Champions League defeat to Kawasaki as they crashed out of the continental competition without a win in nine games.

The Mariners weren't in A-League action last week, with their last result in the competition a 2-2 home draw with rivals Newcastle.

Central Coast Mariners Team News

We can expect some rotation from Mariners coach Mark Jackson after their mid-week outing in Japan.

Western Sydney Wanderers Form

It's been a solid last few weeks for the Wanderers as they look to chase down a spot inside the top six.

Currently in eighth spot on the ladder, a win here for the Wanderers could propel them to has high as third - however, they'd need a lot of other results to go their way.

Western Sydney have defeated Brisbane 1-0, come from 1-3 down in the 88th minute to draw 3-3 with Sydney FC and toppled Macarthur 2-1 in their last three outings to reignite their finals push.

Western Sydney Wanderers Team News

Dylan Scicluna remains sidelined with injury.

Verdict

Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers

The Mariners face an uphill battle here - they've only won one home game in 12 such outings this season and have a short turnaround from their Champions League game in Japan mid-week.

The Wanderers meanwhile have won four of their last six on the road and are in a purple patch right now - backing Over 2.5 goals as the best bet and the Wanderers to secure all three points.

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