Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Prediction & Betting Tips - A-League

Prediction published on 10/12/2025, 03:35  by Sridhar Bhamidi | Modified on 10/12/2025 at 05:28 in A-League Predictions

Auckland will look to stay close to the top two in the 2025-26 A-League as they travel to Central Coast Mariners for this matchday eight fixture. This match on Friday at the Central Coast Stadium between the eighth-placed Mariners and the third-placed Black Knights comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.

After seven rounds, the Mariners have eight points (W2, D2, L3) and are a single point outside the Finals Series spots. Auckland’s 14 points (W4, D2, L1) put them just a point behind leaders Sydney FC at this stage of the campaign.

The Mariners lost 2-1 to table-toppers Sydney FC last matchday despite leading after a 10th-minute strike. They are now winless in three matches, drawing one and losing two, with all eyes on their defensive unit that has conceded ten goals this campaign.

The hosts have a job on their hands at this venue, where they are winless in three (D2, L1), including that defeat to Sydney.

Auckland won 3-1 at home against Wellington last matchday, bouncing back from the 2-1 loss to Newcastle Jets one match prior. Having started the season with three wins from the first four matchdays (D1), the onus is on the visitors to get back to winning ways.

The win over Wellington meant they have four points from their two league trips this season (W1, D1).