Sydney 62%Draw 19%Central Coast Mariners 19%Expected goals 1.82 – 0.87
67%
ZoraTips pick
Under 3.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.49 · bookmaker 1.50 · Lost ✗
6/10Rating
1.50Odds
Picks by market
ResultSydney to win ✓62% · @1.53
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.18
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.22
Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
A League action on Friday 6 November: Sydney take on Central Coast Mariners at Sydney Football Stadium from 09:40 WAT. Sydney sit 2nd with 7 points from 4 games (in the top four), while Central Coast Mariners are 11th on 2 (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Sydney – form over the last 5: LWDLW Most recently they lost to Melbourne City 1–2 on the road. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.3 and concede 1.2 per game.
Central Coast Mariners – form over the last 5: DLDLL Most recently they drew with Melbourne Victory 1–1 on the road. On their travels they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 5. They score 1.0 and concede 1.7 per game.
On form, Sydney have the edge: 1.7 points a game against 0.5.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Sydney 1.8 – 0.9 Central Coast Mariners in expected goals – roughly 2.7 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 54% for over 2.5, 56% for both teams to score.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Sydney 62% · draw 19% · Central Coast Mariners 19%.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.70.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Under 3.5 goals, rated at 67% confidence at odds of 1.50. Predicted score: Sydney 1–0 Central Coast Mariners. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Sydney62%fair 1.62 · @1.53
Draw19%fair 5.38 · @4.20
Central Coast Mariners19%fair 5.13 · @6.00
2.69Expected goals
1.82Sydney xG
0.87Central Coast Mariners xG
56%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
3–07%
0–07%
From our goals model: Sydney 1.8 – 0.9 Central Coast Mariners expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sydney to win✓
62%
1.62
1.53
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.79
1.70
Draw no bet
Sydney (draw no bet)✓
76%
1.31
–
Asian handicap
Central Coast Mariners +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
1.18
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
67%
1.49
1.50
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
83%
1.21
1.18
First team to score
Sydney to score first✓
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Sydney ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sydney / FT Sydney✓
38%
2.66
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.22
–
Recent results
Sydney – last 6
LWDLWW
31 Oct
@ Melbourne City
1–2
L
25 Oct
vs Adelaide United
2–1
W
16 Oct
vs Western Sydney Wanderers
0–0
D
9 Sep
vs Melbourne Victory
0–2
L
18 Aug
@ SD Raiders
1–0
W
9 Aug
@ Brisbane Roar
4–2
W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Central Coast Mariners – last 6
DLDLLD
1 Nov
@ Melbourne Victory
1–1
D
25 Oct
@ Wellington Phoenix
0–2
L
17 Oct
vs Newcastle Jets
2–2
D
12 Sep
@ Vanuatu United
0–1
L
9 Sep
@ Vanuatu United
2–3
L
22 Jul
@ Sydney United
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sydney and Central Coast Mariners.
What is the prediction for Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.50.
Who will win Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners?
On our numbers Sydney have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Central Coast Mariners 19%.
How many goals will there be in Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners?
Our predicted score is Sydney 1–0 Central Coast Mariners, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners?
Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners (A League) kicks off on Friday 6 November 2026 at 09:40 (West Africa Time) at Sydney Football Stadium.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
