Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Prediction and Betting Tips | December 12th 2025

Central Coast Mariners will welcome Auckland FC at Central Coast Stadium in the A-League on Friday. The hosts will be looking to snap their winless streak, while the visitors will seek to strengthen their position in the table.

Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Preview

Central Coast Mariners are winless in their last three matches, losing twice. They boast two wins and two draws so far from seven matches, and sit in the eighth spot, tied with four other teams on eight points. That makes this match crucial for the hosts, whose position will likely change – upwards or downwards – at the end of this matchday.

Mariners won the Championship in 2023-24 as well as the Premiership, but their follow-up campaign in 2024-25 was nothing to write home about. They finished 10th out of 13 teams and did not qualify for the Finals Series. Coach Warren Moon has promised to make things right this term, but they still don’t appear to be on track.

Auckland FC have maintained their early momentum in this campaign and look very much prepared for business. They have won four times, drawn twice and lost once in seven outings. They sit third in the standings, tied with second-placed Brisbane Roar on 14 points. The outcome of Friday’s clash will also affect the visitors’ status.

The Black Knights won the Premiership last season but were eliminated in the semi-finals of the Finals Series. Winning the Championship is their main objective in this campaign, per head coach Steve Corica, and so dropping points seems not to be an option. Auckland FC’s only visit to the Mariners ended in a 4-1 win.

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Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Both teams have met twice, with one game ending in a draw and the second won by Auckland FC.
• Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn twice, and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
• Central Coast Mariners have scored five goals and conceded six in their last five matches.
• Auckland FC have won thrice, drawn once, and lost once in their last five matches on the road.
• Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn twice, and lost twice in their last five matches, while Auckland FC have won thrice, drawn once, and lost once. Form Guide: Central Coast Mariners – L-D-L-W-D, Auckland FC – W-L-D-W-W.

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Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Prediction

Central Coast Mariners have been affected by the absence of injured Eames Haine and Sainsbury Trent. This game comes as another test for their bench.

Auckland FC have the momentum and are also in good shape, but the hosts are determined to return to winning ways and keep their place in the table.

Central Coast Mariners are the favorites based on home advantage.

Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 2-1 Auckland FC

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Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Central Coast Mariners to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Central Coast Mariners to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Auckland FC to score - Yes