Our Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Prediction: 1-2
Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Determined to maintain their recent success, Central Coast Mariners must win following their 3-2 Australia A-League victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on February 22. In that match, Central Coast Mariners controlled 32% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners | 32% | 9 (4) | 1.12 | 18 |
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 68% | 16 (8) | 2.42 | 60 |
Newcastle Jets's Last Match – Newcastle Jets vs Macarthur FC
Newcastle Jets will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Australia A-League victory over Macarthur FC, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Newcastle Jets saw 47% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Newcastle Jets | 47% | 7 (7) | 0.85 | 42 |
 Macarthur FC | 53% | 12 (3) | 2.18 | 84 |
Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Stats
Key Stats
| Central Coast Mariners | Newcastle Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.81 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Central Coast Mariners are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Newcastle Jets average 2.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Central Coast Mariners 16-16
Newcastle Jets 27-12
What are the odds for this match?
Central Coast Mariners to win: @4.5
Draw: @4.333
Newcastle Jets to win: @1.65
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners (4-2-3-1) : Andrew Redmayne, Storm Roux, James Donachie, Brad Tapp, Lucas Mauragis, Ali Auglah, Haine Eames, Miguel Di Pizio, Chris Donnell, Kaito Taniguchi, Oli Lavale
Newcastle Jets (4-2-3-1) : James Nicholas Delianov, Joel Bertolissio, Joe Shaughnessy, Mark Natta, Daniel Wilmering, Max Burgess, Lachlan Bayliss, Clayton Taylor, Will Dobson, Eli Adams, Lachlan Rose
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