Prediction for match Central Coast Mariners — Macarthur, 18.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

The match between Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur in the A-League will take place on January 17, 2026. According to the 1X2 odds, Macarthur is the favorite: their win is priced at 2.26, while Central Coast Mariners are at 3.20, and a draw is at 3.54. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 42.65% chance of success for Macarthur, 30.12% for Central Coast Mariners, and 27.23% for a draw. The betting lines also highlight the over/under goals and both teams to score markets, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring encounter.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Central Coast Mariners have an average possession of 45.2%, with an average of 2 yellow cards, 10.2 fouls, and 1 offside per game. Over the same period, Macarthur shows 41.2% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 2.8 offsides per game. The last three matches for Central Coast Mariners were: 10.01.2026 Perth Glory - Central Coast Mariners 3-0, 04.01.2026 Adelaide United - Central Coast Mariners 0-4, 31.12.2025 Central Coast Mariners - Brisbane Roar 1-2. For Macarthur: 10.01.2026 Macarthur - Sydney 0-3, 05.01.2026 Macarthur - Auckland 1-1, 01.01.2026 Western Sydney Wanderers - Macarthur 0-1. In their last head-to-head on 20.04.2025, Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur drew 2-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five games, Central Coast Mariners have seen over 2.5 goals in all 5 matches, while Macarthur had 2 out of 5 matches go over and 3 under. In the first half, Central Coast Mariners recorded over 1.5 goals in every match (5 out of 5), while Macarthur had 2 out of 5 over and 3 under. In the second half, Central Coast Mariners only surpassed 1.5 goals once in 5 matches, while Macarthur did so twice. The average number of goals in matches involving both teams over the last 5 games is 3.4, with Central Coast Mariners scoring 1.4 and conceding 2, and Macarthur scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.8. For goal intervals, Central Coast Mariners most frequently score between the 31st and 45th minutes (38%) and between the 46th and 60th minutes (38%), while they concede most often between the 16th and 30th minutes (44%). Macarthur most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minutes (33%) and concedes between the 31st and 45th minutes (45%). Both teams have a strong tendency towards high-scoring matches, especially Central Coast Mariners, who have seen over 2.5 goals in all recent encounters. The average stats for goals scored and conceded by both teams support a bet on over 2.5 goals.

Corner Totals Analysis

Central Coast Mariners average 4.4 corners per match, while Macarthur averages 6.2. In the last 5 matches, both teams have seen over 9.5 corners 3 times out of 5. Considering a total of 10.5 corners, the odds for over are 1.84 and for under are also 1.84. In the corner market, Macarthur is favored with odds of 1.82. Based on both teams' average corner activity and the frequency of over 9.5 corners, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 10.5 corners or Macarthur's success in corners, given their average of 6.2 per game.