Central Coast Mariners vs Western United Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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The Central Coast Mariners have endured a massive regression this season as they now welcome a high-flying and entertaining Western United side to Gosford for this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 28th February, 2025: UK – 8:35am / US ET – 3:35am / US PT – 12:35am
How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+
Central Coast Mariners Team News: A few issues
The Central Coast Mariners remain without former Leeds United striker Ryan Edmondson as well as defensive midfielder Brad Tapp and another key and experienced striker, Nicholas Duarte.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Pavlesic; Sainsbury, Kaltack, Paull; Roux, Eames, Steele, Mauragis; Doka, Kuol, Di Pizio
Unavailable: Tapp (Injured), Edmondson (Injured), Duarte (Injured)
Questionable:
Western United Team News: No Donachie
Western United head to the coast with no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues for this weekend so they can name an unchanged eleven for this one but they do remain without experienced centre-back James Donachie.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Sutton; Shamoon, Imai, Leonard, Garuccio; Danzaki, Bozinovski, Lauton, Walatee; Ibusuki, Botic
Unavailable: Donachie (Injured)
Questionable:
Central Coast Mariners vs Western United Prediction
The Central Coast Mariners finished at the top-of-the-table in the regular season of last year but begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting firmly in the bottom-half of the 13-team table. The home team most recently suffered a 4-0 loss at home to the Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend to mean they are now winless in their last seven matches across all competitions. They now face a Western United side that defeated fellow high flyers Adelaide United by three goals to nil in South Australia last week with the visitors the favourites for this one.
Central Coast Mariners vs Western United Tip: Double chance – Western United to win or draw
