Auckland FC vs Central Coast Mariners – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:1
18/04/2026 at 23:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • A-League - Round 25
  • Referee: Barreiro J. (Aus)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
asiaAsiaSPOTV Asia
australiaAustralia10 Drama, Channel 10, Paramount+
finlandFinlandVeikkaus TV
hong-kongHong-kongM Plus Live, myTV SUPER
indiaIndiaFanCode, FanCode, Vision+
indonesiaIndonesiaSPOTV, Vidio
malaysiaMalaysiaAstro Go
mongoliaMongoliaSPOTV
new-zealandNew-zealandSKY Go NZ
philippinesPhilippinesSPOTV
south-koreaSouth-koreaSPOTV
thailandThailandSPOTV
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomDiscovery+ App, Discovery+, HBO Max, TNT Sports 3
usaUsaESPN App, ESPN+
vietnamVietnamSPOTV

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.162.26
Ball possession
64%36%
Total shots
2113
Shots on target
56
Big chances
35
Corner kicks
121
Passes
75% (325/433)59% (152/258)
Yellow cards
24
Expected goals (xG)
2.162.26
xG on target (xGOT)
0.301.80
Total shots
2113
Shots on target
56
Shots off target
85
Blocked shots
82
Shots inside the box
1410
Shots outside the box
73
Hit the woodwork
01
Big chances
35
Corner kicks
121
Touches in opposition box
3718
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
64
Free kicks
155
Passes
75% (325/433)59% (152/258)
Long passes
47% (28/60)29% (20/70)
Passes in final third
62% (105/170)47% (38/81)
Crosses
21% (8/38)57% (4/7)
Expected assists (xA)
1.251.62
Throw ins
2721
Fouls
515
Tackles
86% (6/7)60% (12/20)
Duels won
6852
Clearances
2545
Interceptions
419
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
10
Goalkeeper saves
55
xGOT faced
1.800.30
Goals prevented
0.800.30

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 4', Sakai H. 🟨,
  • 16', Donachie J. 🟨,
  • 19', 0 - 1, Auglah A. , Blair N. (A),
  • 27', Brook L. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 49', Roux S. 🟨,
  • 56', Elliot C. , May G. ,
  • 62', Mantell J. , James Ngor S. ,
  • 73', Verstraete L. , Howieson C. ,
  • 73', Randall J. , Fitzharris V. ,
  • 78', Redmayne A. 🟨,
  • 82', Lavale O. , Brandtman B. ,
  • 87', Girdwood-Reich J. , Bidois J. ,
  • 90+4', James Ngor S. , Paull N. ,
  • 90+4', Eames H. , Steele H. ,
  • 90+5', Steele H. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Auckland FC
74.4%
Draw
15.8%
Central Coast Mariners
9.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
67% 19.8% 13.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

70.6% 18.8% 12.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Auckland FC has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.4%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Auckland FC's performance.
  • Central Coast Mariners has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.5%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Auckland FC than the current prediction. (-3.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Central Coast Mariners than the current prediction. (+2.8%)
  • Auckland FC - Central Coast Mariners Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.28
    (1.41)
    5.97
    (4.76)
    9.71
    (7.12)
    5.3%
    (6.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 3.50
    What is the prediction for Auckland FC - Central Coast Mariners?
  • Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Auckland will win (votes: 4 - 57.1%). Central Coast will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 14.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ A~League (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 9).
    • Auckland has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Central Coast is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
    • Central Coast may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Auckland is the undeniable favorite.
    • There will not play in Auckland: Brimmer J. (Inactive) De Vries F. (Calf Injury) Sail O. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Central Coast: Clark S. (Injury) Di Pizio M. (Injury) McCalmont A. (Inactive) Sainsbury T. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Theoharous C. (Injury)
    • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Auckland won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 10:6. (average 2.5:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Auckland won 0 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 4:4. (average 2:2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Auckland FC - Central Coast Mariners were as follows:
    23.01.2026 Auckland FC - Central Coast Mariners 2:2
    12.12.2025 Central Coast Mariners - Auckland FC 1:2
    16.03.2025 Auckland FC - Central Coast Mariners 2:2
    28.12.2024 Central Coast Mariners - Auckland FC 1:4
    Latest results of Auckland FC
    Draw
    Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1Newcastle Jets (1)Bye
    2Melbourne Victory (4)Sydney FC (5)0 : 1
    3Adelaide United (2)Bye
    4Auckland FC (3)Melbourne City (6)2 : 1

    Semi-finals
    1Newcastle Jets (1)Sydney FC (5)
    2Adelaide United (2)Auckland FC (3)