Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC Prediction & Betting Tips - A-League
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by Devesh Jaganath in A-League Predictions
Saturday’s A-League action kicks off with Central Coast Mariners playing host to Macarthur FC. The Mariners are bottom of the league standings after 12 games, while the Bulls are in third place. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Central Coast Mariners have made a poor start to the season, having now only managed 11 points from 12 games following a 3-0 loss to Perth Glory on the road last weekend.
That result marked the Marines' fifth defeat in six games, with the exception being a 4-0 victory over Adelaide United. They also conceded two or more goals in each loss during this period.
After taking five points from their first three home games this season (W1 D2), the hosts are now on a three-match losing streak at home. These sides played to a 2-2 draw at this venue last season.
Meanwhile, Macarthur suffered a 3-0 loss to Sydney FC last week, but they will still be content with the start they’ve made to this season, now on 19 points, five behind leaders Auckland.
That defeat to Sydney ended the Bulls' seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions (W4 D3) and was the first time they failed to score in a match since the start of December.
The visitors have been in excellent form on the road of late, currently unbeaten in their last five games (W4 D1), while having averaged two goals per 90 in this period.
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The Best Betting Odds for Central Coast Mariners v Macarthur FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.3 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
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3.05 | 3.4 | 2.18 |
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3.16 | 3.48 | 2.23 |
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3.1 | 3.45 | 2.16 |
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3.2 | 3.45 | 2.14 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC?
Our prediction for the Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC match is: Macarthur draw no bet.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/01/2026 between Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC in A-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 25.44% for a win of Central Coast Mariners against Macarthur FC with odds of 3.3 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC is 26.17% with odds of 3.5 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 48.39% chance ⭐ for a win of Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners with odds of 2.23 at Melbet.
Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC Form
Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC's standings in the A-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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19 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | -3 |
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12
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11 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 |
Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
4 Jan 2026 - A-League
31 Dec 2025 - A-League
20 Dec 2025 - A-League
12 Dec 2025 - A-League
6 Dec 2025 - A-League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Dec 2025 - A-League
12 Dec 2025 - A-League
6 Dec 2025 - A-League
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
2 Nov 2025 - A-League
19 Oct 2025 - A-League
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
4 Jan 2026 - A-League
20 Dec 2025 - A-League
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
7 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
5 Jan 2026 - A-League
1 Jan 2026 - A-League
26 Dec 2025 - A-League
23 Dec 2025 - A-League
19 Dec 2025 - A-League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Jan 2026 - A-League
5 Jan 2026 - A-League
19 Dec 2025 - A-League
5 Dec 2025 - A-League
30 Nov 2025 - A-League
27 Nov 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2026 - A-League
26 Dec 2025 - A-League
23 Dec 2025 - A-League
11 Dec 2025 - AFC Cup, Group A
21 Nov 2025 - A-League
8 Nov 2025 - A-League
Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
60 %
40 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
20 Apr 2025 - A-League
23 Dec 2024 - A-League
10 Mar 2024 - A-League
22 Feb 2024 - AFC Cup, Group A
11 Mar 2023 - A-League
Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
J. Ajanovic
DefenderD. Herrington
MidfielderW. Kennedy
ForwardC. Theoharous
R. Edmondson
N. Duarte
A. De Lima
A. Robinson
DefenderS. Ante Krslovic
W. Scott
MidfielderO. Randazzo
ForwardL. Vickery
D. Bosnjak
H. Sawyer
Most goals and assists
Central Coast Mariners
Macarthur FC
A. McCalmont
(3 Goals)
, 
J. Sabit
(3 Goals)
H. Sawyer
(5 Goals)
B. Brandtman
(2 Assists)
C. Talbot
(2 Assists)
,
H. Politidis
(2 Assists)
,
B. Oliveira
(2 Assists)
Central Coast Mariners - Macarthur FC Key Points
- Central Coast Mariners have lost five of their last six league games.
- Central Coast Mariners have conceded two or more goals in five of their last six matches.
- Central Coast Mariners are on a three-match losing streak at home.
- Macarthur have only lost one of their last seven league games.
- Macarthur are unbeaten in their last five away matches across all competitions.
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Our Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC Prediction
Central Coast Mariners have endured a very poor start to the season, and enter this match off the back of a 3-0 hiding against Perth Glory, which was their fifth loss in their last six league games.
Macarthur, meanwhile, will be determined to bounce back from their loss to Sydney FC last week. They are unbeaten in their last five away games in all competitions, and we fancy them to take the three points in this one, but we will opt for some safety as our primary wager. Our Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur prediction is Macarthur draw no bet.
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