Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Macarthur prepare to host Central Coast Mariners on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 09:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Macarthur, currently 5th in the standings with 25 points from 17 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 13 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Central Coast Mariners, sitting 11th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Macarthur and Central Coast Mariners have favored Central Coast Mariners, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Perth Glory, Macarthur recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Kurto, Scott, Uskok, Da Silva, Talbot, Brattan, Rose, Grzan, Caceres, Vickery, Duke. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Central Coast Mariners's last outing came against Brisbane Roar FC, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Redmayne, Mauragis, Tapp, Donachie, Roux, Ngor, Steele, Donnell, Auglah, Lavale, Di Pizio. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Macarthur are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Macarthur and Central Coast Mariners are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Macarthur's fixtures have averaged 3.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Central Coast Mariners's games average 3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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