The match between Central Coast Mariners and Auckland in the A-League is scheduled for December 12. According to the 1X2 odds, Auckland is the clear favorite: Auckland's win is priced at 1.72, a draw at 3.90, and Central Coast Mariners' victory at 5.06. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Central Coast Mariners - 19.09%, draw - 24.76%, Auckland - 56.15%. This reflects a significant advantage for Auckland according to bookmakers and analysts. For total goals, the most interesting lines are in the 2.5-3.0 range: over 2.5 is at 1.82, over 2.75 at 1.93, over 3.0 at 2.24. Both teams to score: yes is at 1.73, no at 2.00. Options for individual totals and double chance also cover a wide range of odds, allowing for bets to be tailored to different team playing styles.
In a five-match series, Central Coast Mariners show average ball possession of 43.4%, record 1.4 yellow cards, 10 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Auckland demonstrates 46.6% possession, 1.6 yellows, 12.4 fouls, and 2 offsides. Recent matches for Central Coast Mariners: December 6 - Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney 1-2, November 29 - Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City 0-0, November 22 - Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners 3-2. For Auckland: December 6 - Auckland vs Wellington Phoenix 3-1, November 30 - Auckland vs Newcastle Jets 1-2, November 23 - Auckland vs Brisbane Roar 1-1. In their last head-to-head on March 16, Auckland and Central Coast Mariners drew 2-2. These stats show that both teams regularly earn points, with Auckland more often coming out on top in their matches.
In the last five matches, Central Coast Mariners had over 2.5 goals twice and under 2.5 three times, whereas Auckland had over 2.5 goals four times. The average number of goals in Central Coast Mariners' matches is 2.2, and for Auckland, it's 3.0. In terms of goals scored: Central Coast Mariners average 1, Auckland - 1.8, and both teams concede around 1.2. In the first half, Central Coast Mariners had over 1.5 goals in two of five matches, Auckland in four of five. In the second half, Central Coast Mariners had no matches with over 1.5 goals, while Auckland had one such case. In terms of scoring intervals: Central Coast Mariners most often score in the first 15 minutes (60%), and concede in the same time frame (33%). Auckland is most productive in the 0-15 and 61-75 minute intervals (30% each), and most often concedes at the end of the first half (31-45 minutes, 57%). These figures indicate a noticeably higher attacking potential for Auckland and a tendency for both teams to have high-scoring first halves. Meanwhile, over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.82, making a bet on a high-scoring match logical with such statistics.
On average, Central Coast Mariners earn 4 corners, Auckland - 4.4 per game. In the last five matches, both teams had over 9.5 total corners three times. Looking at the odds, for a 9.5 total, there are both options: over 9.5 is at 1.72, under 9.5 at 2.05. For corner outcomes, Auckland is favored with odds of 1.60. Considering the average corner activity and frequent occurrences of over 9.5 total corners, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners. Auckland also regularly delivers over 4.5 corners, as confirmed by average statistics and individual corner total lines.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland, 2025-12-12 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.82. Correct score: 1-2, odds 7.50.


