Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur FC predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In this upcoming Australian A-League clash, Central Coast Mariners will face off against Macarthur FC at home on January 17, 2026. The Mariners have struggled recently, only managing to secure one win in their last five matches, while Macarthur FC has been in better form, winning three of their last five games.

Central Coast Mariners will be looking to improve their performance and secure a much-needed victory in front of their home fans. However, with Macarthur FC showing strong form and a higher win rate in recent matches, they will provide a tough challenge for the Mariners.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the away team, with Macarthur FC predicted to win the match. Our model predicts a close game, with a high probability of an away win or a draw. The predicted final score is a 1-1 draw.

Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result in this match, and it promises to be an intriguing contest between two competitive sides.

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Central Coast 32.7%

Draw 26.9%

Macarthur 40.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Australian A-League Macarthur FC: 3.99%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.82	3.45	2.32
	2.91	3.6	2.41
	2.8	3.3	2.3
	2.91	3.52	2.32
	2.9	3.33	2.25

Latest Results

10.01.26 Perth Glory – Central Coast Mariners – 3:0 04.01.26 Adelaide United – Central Coast Mariners – 0:4 31.12.25 Central Coast Mariners – Brisbane Roar – 1:2 20.12.25 Wellington Phoenix – Central Coast Mariners – 3:1 12.12.25 Central Coast Mariners – Auckland FC – 1:2

10.01.26 Macarthur FC – Sydney FC – 0:3 05.01.26 Macarthur FC – Auckland FC – 1:1 01.01.26 Western Sydney Wanderers – Macarthur FC – 0:1 26.12.25 Newcastle Jets – Macarthur FC – 4:5 23.12.25 Melbourne City – Macarthur FC – 1:1

Facts

An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 12 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Central Coast won 2.

Recent form of Central Coast has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

In recent matches, Macarthur has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Central Coast won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 31:21. (average 2.1:1.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Central Coast won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 18:15. (average 2.3:1.9).

Latest Head To Head

20.04.25 Central Coast Mariners – Macarthur FC – 2:2 23.12.24 Macarthur FC – Central Coast Mariners – 1:1 10.03.24 Macarthur FC – Central Coast Mariners – 0:3 22.02.24 Macarthur FC – Central Coast Mariners – 2:3 ET 29.10.23 Central Coast Mariners – Macarthur FC – 1:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Auckland FC	12	7	3	2	18:11	7	24
2	Sydney FC	11	7	1	3	18:7	11	22
3	Macarthur FC	13	5	4	4	14:17	-3	19
4	Brisbane Roar	13	5	3	5	11:12	-1	18
5	Melbourne City	12	4	5	3	12:10	2	17
6	Melbourne Victory	12	5	2	5	15:16	-1	17
7	Perth Glory	12	5	1	6	15:16	-1	16
8	Newcastle Jets	11	5	0	6	23:23	0	15
9	Adelaide United	11	5	0	6	16:17	-1	15
10	Wellington Phoenix	11	4	2	5	17:20	-3	14
11	WS Wanderers	12	3	3	6	9:14	-5	12
12	Central Coast Mariners	12	3	2	7	15:20	-5	11

Australian A-League Outrights

1. Auckland FC: 3 (27.9%)

2. Sydney FC: 3.25 (25.75%)

3. Melbourne City: 6.5 (12.87%)

4. Melbourne Victory: 9 (9.3%)

5. Brisbane Roar: 21 (3.99%)

6. Macarthur FC: 21 (3.99%)

7. Newcastle Jets: 21 (3.99%)

8. Adelaide Utd: 26 (3.22%)

9. Perth Glory: 26 (3.22%)

10. Wellington Phoenix: 34 (2.46%)

11. Western Sydney Wanderers: 41 (2.04%)

12. Central Coast: 65 (1.29%)

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