Well. Phoenix vs Mariners Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 21 December 2025
🔥 The upcoming clash between Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast promises to be thrilling as both teams aim to climb the standings in the Australian Championship. Recently, neither side has shown consistency, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter. How will it end? Check out the prediction below!
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative analysis of that match (Central Coast were the home side):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 7 vs 8;
- fouls: 10 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 8.
📊Analytical review of past official encounters between Wellington Phoenix and Central Coast:
- 42 matches played;
- home victories - 16, away victories - 16, draws - 10;
- goals scored (home/away) - 57 to 62;
- average total goals per match - 2.83.
Head-to-head statistics Well. Phoenix - Mariners

Wellington Phoenix Team Overview
The last official match took place in the A-League, with Wellington Phoenix as the hosts and Newcastle Jets as the visitors. The game concluded with a scoreline of 1-3.
Here are the match statistics (Wellington Phoenix vs Newcastle Jets):
- possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 10 vs 9.
Wellington Phoenix, currently sitting in 11th place on the table, are navigating a challenging period. Over their last five matches, they've managed just one win while suffering four losses. They broke a two-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory in their most recent outing. On average, they score 1.25 goals per game but concede around 1.75 goals, highlighting defensive issues. The Phoenix favor an aggressive attacking style, often leaving gaps at the back.
Match Results: Wellington Phoenix

Central Coast Mariners Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place in the A-League, with Central Coast hosting Auckland. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Central Coast vs Auckland):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Central Coast sit in ninth place and are also struggling with form, securing only two wins alongside two draws and four losses in their last eight matches. Their most recent outing ended positively with a 3-0 victory, although it followed a period of inconsistency that included two consecutive defeats prior to this triumph. On average, they score 1.13 goals per game while conceding 1.5, highlighting a need to bolster their defense to stabilize their results.
Match Results: Central Coast Mariners
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 16, draws - 10.
Statistics: Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- win percentage: 25% vs 25%;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Wellington Phoenix have not lost in 7 of last 8 games against Central Coast Mariners (A-League).
- Central Coast Mariners have not won in 10 of last 11 away games.
- Central Coast Mariners have not won in 9 of last 10 away games (A-League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.36, the guests - 1.48;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.83;
- both teams scored: overall - 23; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.63;
- average total goals scored: 1.25 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.75;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 0.38;
- Wellington Phoenix: average total at home in the tournament - 1.2;
- Central Coast Mariners: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.2) vs 1.2 (away - 1).
- Central Coast Mariners have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Wellington Phoenix (A-League).
- Central Coast Mariners have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (A-League).
Prediction on corners
Wellington Phoenix: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.88; at home field - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; at home field - 7.
Central Coast Mariners: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.25, away - 3.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 3.33.
- Wellington Phoenix have taken under 5.5 corners in 8 of last 9 home games against Central Coast Mariners (A-League).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.2 (1.6 for home team and 1.6 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.27 (1.36 for home team and 1.91 for away team).
Wellington Phoenix: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.25; at home - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.
Central Coast Mariners: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 23 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners
- number of matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Wellington Phoenix at home - 4 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for Central Coast Mariners away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Wellington Phoenix at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Central Coast Mariners away - 1 (33%).
- Wellington Phoenix have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games (A-League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (6/47, 12.8%);
- Wellington Phoenix at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (2/5, 40%);
- Central Coast Mariners away most often play: 0:1 , 2:0 , 3:2 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.43% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 9.84% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 9.36% (odds 8.5)