Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: Both teams are good at scoring goals

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction and Odds on 25 October 2025

Sydney FC will face off against Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League Round 2 matchup at Sydney Football Stadium. Sydney FC will aim to secure a win on their home soil following their first defeat in the league. Meanwhile, Central Coast Mariners will aim to secure a win on the road and extend their previous win to two games, and maintain their top place in the league standings. Let’s analyse previous results, overall performance, recent forms, and my betting opinion on how to place your bets.

Sydney FC: Forms and Statistics

Sydney FC extended their winless streak to two games during their last five games against Adelaide United in their opening league game in the match which ended in a 1-2 defeat. In the match, Sydney FC has 51% ball possession, 16 total shots, 3 shots on target, 3 big chances, and 4 corner kicks. Playing on their home soil in this match, Sydney FC will aim to secure a win in front of their fans and snap their previous defeat.

Sydney FC Lineups

🔖 Sydney FC predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Gus Hoefsloot

Defender players: Rhyan Grant, Alexandar Popovic, Jordan Courtney-Perkins, Joel King

Midfielder players: Joe Lolley, Wataru Kamijo, Paul Okon-Engstler, Al-HassanToure

Attacking players: Rhys Youlley, Victor, Patrick Wood Campuzano Bonilla

⛔️ Unavailable: Joseph Lacey, Corey Hollman

👤 Head Coach: Talay U.

Central Coast Mariners: Forms and Statistics

Central Coast Mariners snapped their winless streak of four during their last five games against Newcastle Jets in their first league game, which ended in a 3-2 win on their home soil. In the match, Central Coast Mariners had 39% ball possession, 14 total shots, 4 shots on target, 5 big chances, and 5 corner kicks. Going into this match on the road, Central Coast Mariners will aim to secure a win and extend their previous win to two games.

Central Coast Mariners Lineups

🔖Central Coast Mariners predicted lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Dylan Peraic-Cullen

Defender players: Diesel Herrington, James Donachie, Nathan Paull, Lucas Mauragis

Midfielder players: Haine Eames, Alfie McCalmont, Harrison Steele, Arthur De Lima,

Attacking players: Nicholas Duarte, Bailey Brandtman

⛔️ Unavailable: Sainsbury (Achilles Tendon Injury)

👤 Head Coach: Jackson M.

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners: Head-to-Head Statistics

Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners have won two each of their last five games, and both teams have tied in one game. However, both teams scored against one another in three games, and more than two goals were recorded in three games.

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners: Betting Tips & Odds

• In three of their last five games between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners, they have taken more than 10 corners against one another. This option is provided on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.83;
• In three of their last five games between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners, they have had BTTS against one another. This option is provided on the Betway bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
• In three of their last five games between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners, they have had a total 3 goals against their opponents. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.73;
• In two of their last five games between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners, they have had one goal at halftime against one another. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.45;
• In three of their last five games between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners, they have had draws at halftime against one another. This option is provided on the 1XBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.54

Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners match Prediction 25 October 2025

I expect Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners to score against one another, while I expect at leaxt three goals to be recorded, since both teams have scored against in three of their last five games with 3 or more goals. However, even though the home team suffered a defeat in their opening league game, I expect the home team to secure a win with one goal or more on their home soil, since the visiting team have just managed to secure a win in their last five games while playing on the home turf.

Below are our predictions for this game.

Our match prediction: Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: W1 & BTTS goals for a coefficient of 2.68 in the 1XBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Handicap 1 (-1) 1.77 for a coefficient of 2.25 in the Betway bookmaker.