Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners face each other on Sunday 12.21.2025, at 02:00 (UK Time), in a A-League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Wellington Phoenix's home ground, the Westpac Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Wellington Phoenix preview
Wellington Phoenix heads into the match with the following record in the A-League: in 8 matches, The Nix secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Wellington Phoenix's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Wellington Phoenix has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 38 goals, of which 10 were scored in the A-League, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kosta Barbarouses, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Hideki Ishige has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Wellington Phoenix has conceded 14 goals in the A-League (an average of 1.75 per game) and 56 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.65 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Central Coast Mariners preview
Central Coast Mariners comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the A-League. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 14 draws, and 21 losses.
Mariners's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the A-League, with an average of 1.13 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.12.
The Yellow & Navy's offensive system is led by Antonio Mikael Rodrigues Brito, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Antonio Mikael Rodrigues Brito. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 84 goals in 42 matches, averaging 2 per match.
Head to head: Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Wellington Phoenix
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L D W |
1 |
| Home | L L W |
1.2 |
| Away | L D D |
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 40% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.8 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.2 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.6 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 88% | 80% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 20% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.64 | 1.75 | 1.45 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.31 | 1.61 |
Central Coast Mariners
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L W |
1 |
| Home | L L D D |
1 |
| Away | L W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 20% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.6 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 80% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 20% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 20% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 20% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.02 | 0.99 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.79 | 1.81 | 1.75 |
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