Central Coast Mariners will face Wellington Phoenix at the Central Coast Stadium in the A-League on Saturday, aiming to bounce back from their recent defeat to Sydney FC.
The Yellow & Navy suffered their first top-flight loss of the season last weekend, with Victor Campuzano and Patrick Wood each scoring in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory over the New South Wales outfit. Currently, Central Coast Mariners sit ninth in the A-League standings with three points from two games.
Wellington Phoenix, on the other hand, are looking to extend their unbeaten start to the campaign to three games. They began their season with a thrilling 2-2 comeback draw against Perth Glory. Jaiden Kucharski and Adam Taggart put the Mariners ahead within the first half-hour, but Ifeanyi Eze pulled one back for Wellington during added time. Carlo Armiento then struck in the 69th minute to level the match, showcasing the Phoenix’s fighting spirit and earning a valuable point.
In their following game, Wellington secured a stoppage-time winner against Brisbane Roar to claim a 2-1 victory. Justin Vidic opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, giving Brisbane a halftime lead. Giancarlo Italiano’s side struggled initially but managed to equalize in the 76th minute through Kazuki Nagasawa. Armiento, who netted the equalizer in their opener, once again made a decisive impact by scoring in the 96th minute to hand Wellington all three points.
### Central Coast Mariners vs Wellington Phoenix: Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
Historically, the two sides have clashed 48 times, with Central Coast Mariners winning 17 encounters and Wellington Phoenix claiming 20 victories. After 11 consecutive matches without a draw, their recent meetings have been more evenly matched, with four draws in their last seven games. Their latest encounter in January 2025 ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
It is worth noting that Central Coast Mariners have not scored against Wellington Phoenix in their last two meetings.
### Match Prediction
Central Coast Mariners have struggled against Wellington Phoenix in recent matches and enter this fixture following a defeat. We expect the Mariners to adopt a deep defensive approach to frustrate the visitors, but Wellington Phoenix could once again find a way to avoid defeat.
**Prediction:** Central Coast Mariners 2-2 Wellington Phoenix
### Betting Tips
– **Tip 1:** Result – Draw
– **Tip 2:** Goals over/under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals
– **Tip 3:** Both teams to score – Yes
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