A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 1st and 11th place in the table will show on the pitch.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Sydney form and stats
Overall A-League stats at home this season for Sydney, who have the most scored goals (21) in A-League, are 4-0-0 (wins-draw-losses). The team is doing great wherever they are playing as Sydney has won five games in a row. The Western Sydney Wanderers match was the last time out without a victory.
The Sydney supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Brisbane Roar in A-League and win 5-1. Before that match, a win away at Western United.
As mentioned above, Sydney "killed" Brisbane Roar in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency. Adam Le Fondre was absolutely essential when Sydney beat Brisbane Roar 5-1, scoring 3 goals.
Sydney are believed to win this game, given a winning chance of about 70% by the bookmakers. We have checked our records for their performance in similar circumstances and found eight matches and the win/draw/lost stats: W5-D2-L1.
Sydney always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium with 13 goals in 4 league games. 4 goals have been conceded.
Central Coast Mariners form and stats
1 win, 0 draws and 3 losses. That’s the product of Central Coast Mariners playing as the away team in the A-League this season. The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Central Coast Mariners have lost on their last two travels.
It might be tough going out on the road again for Central Coast Mariners, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-2 versus Brisbane Roar (placed 10th). That result followed a home victory 1-0 versus Western United.
You'll want to know how Central Coast Mariners managed when outsiders such as today. Our database found nine similar matches resulting in 1 away win, 3 draws and 5 home wins.
Central Coast Mariners have scored 4 goals on their travels this season, from 4 away games in the league. The Central Coast Mariners manager A. Stajcic has some worries about the defense as 8 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sydney won 6 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Central Coast Mariners has 1 win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4Top Goalscorers
 
A. Le Fondre
18 goals
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A. Brosque
8 goals
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M. Simon
7 goals
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| Sydney | Central Coast Mariners | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs
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Statistics | Stat | vs
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Away | Total |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | Played | P | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 | 13 | 11 | Scored | S | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | Conceded | C | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 88% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 75% | 100% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 75% | 57% |
| 50% | 50% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 25% | 29% |
| 38% | 50% | 67% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 75% | 100% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 75% | 71% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 12% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 25% | 14% |
| 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 4 | 3.8 | 4 |
| 4.1 | 4 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 108 | 66 | 50 | Total Shots | T S | 16 | 46 | 72 |
| 50 | 29 | 23 | Shots on Target | S O | 4 | 16 | 29 |
| 42% | 45% | 48% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 25% | 24% |
- All of Central Coast Mariners's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- All of Sydney's home-matches have had more than 2,5 goals.
- Central Coast Mariners has the fewest points from losing position (0)
- Central Coast Mariners has the fewest scored goals (7)
- Central Coast Mariners has the fewest scored goals in the second half (2)
- Central Coast Mariners have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- Central Coast Mariners have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their away matches.
- Central Coast Mariners have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Central Coast Mariners haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sydney has the fewest conceded goals (8)
- Sydney has the most points (12) at home
- Sydney has the most scored goals (13) at home
- Sydney has the most scored goals (21)
- Sydney has the most scored goals in the first half (11)
- Sydney has the most scored goals in the second half (10)
- Sydney has the the best goal difference (+13)
- Sydney has the the best goal difference (+9) at home
- Sydney have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Sydney have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sydney have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Sydney have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Sydney have scored more than double the goals of Central Coast Mariners.
- Sydney have won all their matches at home so far.
- Sydney have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Sydney haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sydney | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 21 |
| 2 | Melbourne City | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| 3 | Western United | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 5 | Wellington Phoenix | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 10 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 10 |
| 7 | Perth Glory | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 8 | Newcastle Jets | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 8 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 8 |
| 10 | Brisbane Roar | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 8 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -5 | 7 |