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On April 18, 2026, Auckland FC will host Central Coast Mariners in a highly anticipated Australian A-League clash at their home ground. Both teams come into this match with contrasting recent form; Auckland FC has secured only 1 victory in their last 5 outings, while Central Coast Mariners are on a troubling streak without a win in their recent matches.
Auckland FC is favored by bookmakers with odds of 1.41 for a home win, reflecting a probability of 70.6% in their favor. Their tactical approach often focuses on ball possession and creating scoring opportunities through structured offensive plays. In contrast, Central Coast Mariners have struggled defensively, which may hinder their ability to glean points from this encounter. Despite their lack of recent success, they will need to capitalize on any counter-attacking opportunities to threaten Auckland’s defense.
With predicted final score projections favoring Auckland 2-0, the home side is expected to dominate the match. However, football can be unpredictable, and Central Coast’s desire to break their winless streak could lead to a spirited performance. As the match approaches, both teams will aim to shift their fortunes in this pivotal encounter.
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| Auckland 67% |
Draw 19.8% |
Central Coast 13.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of Australian A-League Auckland FC: 26.72%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.4 | 5 | 7.2 | |
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1.41 | 4.7 | 6.9 | |
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1.44 | 4.94 | 7.28 | |
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1.4 | 4.5 | 6.5 | |
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1.42 | 4.95 | 6.96 |
Latest Results
| 11.04.26 Auckland FC – Melbourne Victory – 2:2 03.04.26 Adelaide United – Auckland FC – 1:1 20.03.26 Auckland FC – Macarthur FC – 1:2 14.03.26 Newcastle Jets – Auckland FC – 1:2 07.03.26 Auckland FC – Perth Glory – 2:2 |
10.04.26 Central Coast Mariners – Brisbane Roar – 2:2 07.04.26 Melbourne City – Central Coast Mariners – 2:1 04.04.26 Central Coast Mariners – Perth Glory – 2:2 21.03.26 Melbourne Victory – Central Coast Mariners – 4:1 14.03.26 Central Coast Mariners – Adelaide United – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 23.01.26 Auckland FC – Central Coast Mariners – 2:2 12.12.25 Central Coast Mariners – Auckland FC – 1:2 16.03.25 Auckland FC – Central Coast Mariners – 2:2 28.12.24 Central Coast Mariners – Auckland FC – 1:4 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Newcastle Jets ✔ | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 49:37 | 12 | 44 |
| 2 | Auckland FC | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 40:26 | 14 | 41 |
| 3 | Sydney FC | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 31:23 | 8 | 37 |
| 4 | Adelaide United | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 41:34 | 7 | 37 |
| 5 | Melbourne Victory | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 40:31 | 9 | 36 |
| 6 | Melbourne City | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 29:29 | 0 | 35 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 32:41 | -9 | 31 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 34:43 | -9 | 30 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 34:38 | -4 | 29 |
| 10 | Perth Glory | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 30:38 | -8 | 27 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24:31 | -7 | 26 |
| 12 | WS Wanderers | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 26:39 | -13 | 21 |
Australian A-League Outrights
1. Newcastle Jets: 2.02 (32.87%)
2. Auckland FC: 2.48 (26.72%)
3. Melbourne Victory: 6 (11.04%)
4. Sydney FC: 7 (9.47%)
5. Adelaide Utd: 7 (9.47%)
6. Melbourne City: 8 (8.28%)
7. Wellington Phoenix: 80 (0.83%)
8. Central Coast: 100 (0.66%)
9. Macarthur FC: 100 (0.66%)
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