On Saturday, January 28, the A-League’s Central Coast Mariners will play host to Western Sydney Wanderers at the Industree Group Stadium. The team that finishes second, behind Melbourne City, will be determined by the outcome of the top-of-the-table match between the two rivals. Western Sydney is just two points behind Central Coast, which is currently in second place.
The hosts lost their most recent match after three straight league victories. The Mariners, who finished fifth last year, have performed better this season, winning seven games, drawing one, and losing five out of 13 games. They have lost once and won four of their last five home games, which is better than their previous record.
When Western Sydney travels to Gosford for the matchday 14 contest, they will, on the other hand, attempt to reverse their recent poor run. They have drawn twice and lost once in their last three games. They will fall down the standings if they lose on Saturday, despite winning twice in their last ten competitions.
In contrast, the Wanderers’ most recent victory at the Industree Group Stadium came in January 2021, when they defeated Central Coast 1-0. With three draws and two losses in their last five games, Sydney has struggled at home.
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Match Details :
- Central Coast Mariners – Western Sydney Wanderers
- A-League Australia
- Date – 28/01/2023
- Starting time – 08:45 UTC
- Venue: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Australia
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Prediction :
Matheus Moresche, a striker from Brazil, has been ruled out with an injury. It is anticipated that Jason Cummings, who leads the hosts with six goals and three assists, will once again stand out. Rhys Williams, a center back, is out with a hamstring injury.
With three goals each, Oliver Bozanic and Brandon Borrello will try to get things done. Due to their sharp attack and inventive midfield, Central Coast is expected to win.
Prediction: Central Coast 3-1 Western Sydney
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Head to head :
In their last five matches against Sydney, Central Coast has won twice, drawn once, and lost twice. In their last five home games against Sydney, the hosts have won twice, drawn once, and lost twice. Central Coast has only lost once in their last five competitive home games.
In their last five outings at home, Sydney has drawn twice and lost three times. In their last five games, Central Coast has won three times and lost twice, while Western Sydney has won once, drawn three times, and lost once.
Form Guide: Central Coast – L-W-W-W-L; Western Sydney – D-D-L-W-D
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Team news :
Following Sunday’s defeat to Wellington Phoenix, Central Coast Mariners manager Nick Montgomery may consider altering his starting lineup. Christian Theoharous may be reinstated to the Mariners’ starting lineup after making his way off the bench on Sunday.
Jason Cummings and the striker will co-lead the line if Montgomery allows the aforementioned Theoharous to start the game. Marko Rudan, the manager of Western Sydney Wanderers, may also alter his team for the football outing to the Central Coast Stadium.
Jason Hoffman could return to the WSW starting XI after Marcelo and Adama Traore was substituted in the draw with Newcastle Jets. Those adjustments could be made in the backline.
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Betting tips :
- Tip 1: Central Coast Mariners are the outcome.
- Tip 2: a game with more than 2.5 goals.
- Tip 3: the Central Coast Mariners will score first.
- Tip 4: Western Sydney will score.
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Lineups :
Central Coast Mariners:
- Vukovic;
- Roux, Triantis, Kaltak, Farrell;
- Nkololo, Nisbet, Steele, Kuol;
- Theoharous, Cummings
Western Sydney Wanderers:
- Thomas;
- Tongyik, Mrcela, Hoffman, Traore;
- Nieuwenhof, Bozanic, Amalfitano, Najjarine;
- Borrello, Krpic
Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers FC Where to Watch :
| Australia | Paramount+, 10 Play, 10 |
| Guam | ESPN Deportes |
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| Northern Mariana Islands | ESPN Deportes |
| Puerto Rico | ESPN Deportes |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | ESPN Deportes |
| United Kingdom | BTSport.com, BT Sport App, BT Sport 1 |
| United States | ESPN Deportes+, ESPN Deportes |