Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips - A-League
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in A-League Predictions
Matchday nine of the 2025-26 A-League will see an intriguing bottom-half battle between Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners on Sunday (local Australian time). This match between the 11th-placed ‘Nix’ and the ninth-placed ‘Mariners’ comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.
The Phoenix have eight points (W2, D2, L4), and the Mariners also have the same number of points with an identical record. Only goal difference gives the Mariners, who are only a point behind sixth, a better spot.
Wellington were beaten 3-1 at home against Newcastle Jets last weekend, extending their poor recent run. The Nix have now lost four of their last five league games (W1), including two defeats in a row.
This sequence has seen the Phoenix lose three of their four recent league matches played at home, winning just once. Defensive issues remain a concern, as they are yet to keep a clean sheet at home in this league campaign.
The Central Coast Mariners lost 2-1 at home to Auckland in their last matchday for their third defeat in the last four league fixtures (D1). Each of those defeats has come by a single-goal margin, but that won’t be a concern.
The visitors haven’t enjoyed their travels either, as the Mariners lost two of their three away league games this season (W1).
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Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.14 | 3.4 | 3.15 |
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2.17 | 3.5 | 3.26 |
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2.09 | 3.5 | 3.46 |
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2.1 | 3.5 | 3.25 |
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2.14 | 3.35 | 3.25 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners?
Our prediction for the Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/12/2025 between Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners in A-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 49.02% for a win of Wellington Phoenix against Central Coast Mariners with odds of 2.25 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners is 21.45% with odds of 3.5 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 29.53% chance ⭐ for a win of Central Coast Mariners vs Wellington Phoenix with odds of 3.46 at Betwinner.
Wellington Phoenix - Central Coast Mariners Prediction and Best Odds:
| Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington Phoenix wins | 49.02% | 2.25 at LSbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.74% | 2.05 at Melbet |
| Both Team To Score | 52.92% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Wellington Phoenix | 21.75% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Form
Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners's standings in the A-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8
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33 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | -12 |
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9
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32 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | -7 |
Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast Mariners Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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28 Nov 2025 - A-League
21 Nov 2025 - A-League
8 Nov 2025 - A-League
2 Nov 2025 - A-League
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Dec 2025 - A-League
28 Nov 2025 - A-League
21 Nov 2025 - A-League
8 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Dec 2025 - A-League
2 Nov 2025 - A-League
18 Oct 2025 - A-League
19 Aug 2025 - FFA Cup
10 Aug 2025 - FFA Cup
27 Jul 2025 - FFA Cup
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Dec 2025 - A-League
6 Dec 2025 - A-League
29 Nov 2025 - A-League
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
7 Nov 2025 - A-League
2 Nov 2025 - A-League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
13 May 2025 - FFA Cup
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Nov 2025 - A-League
7 Nov 2025 - A-League
25 Oct 2025 - A-League
12 Apr 2025 - A-League
5 Apr 2025 - A-League
16 Mar 2025 - A-League
Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
67 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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24 Feb 2023 - A-League
Wellington Phoenix against Central Coast Mariners Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Substitutes
E. McCarron
D. Edwards
J. Smith
MidfielderF. Conchie
A. Cassidy
L. Brooke-Smith
P. Retre
D. Peraic-Cullen
DefenderD. Herrington
H. Eames
M. Di Pizio
N. Duarte
B. Brandtman
R. Edmondson
Most goals and assists
Wellington Phoenix
Central Coast Mariners
E. Ifeanyi
(10 Goals)
J. Sabit
(6 Goals)
K. Nagasawa
(4 Assists)
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C. Piper
(4 Assists)
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T. Payne
(4 Assists)
M. Di Pizio
(4 Assists)
Wellington Phoenix - Central Coast Mariners Key Points
- Seven of Wellington’s eight league games this season saw both teams score goals.
- In four of their five home league games this season, Wellington saw both teams score goals.
- Central Coast saw goals from both teams from three of their last four matches.
- Central Coast scored in five of their last six matches.
- Five of the last eight matches between these sides including the latest fixture in November saw BTTS.
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Our Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction
This is a match between two of the bottom four teams, who are on the same total, making this a relegation six-pointer. There’s no momentum for the hosts, who have lost four of their five recent league games, with only one win to their name. The Mariners are no better, losing three of their four recent league fixtures while drawing the other. Even Wellington’s home form has been poor, with three defeats across the last four.
Goals could be a feature here from the two struggling sides, and our Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners prediction is BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Wellington Phoenix Central Coast Mariners
| Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Phoenix wins | 2.1 | 2.25 | +7.1% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0% |
| Central Coast Mariners wins | 3.5 | 3.46 | -1.1% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Wellington Phoenix is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 7.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 47.6% and is now 44.4% (-3.2%)
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