Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets prediction & analysis

Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets preview and prediction

The match

Central Coast Mariners host Newcastle Jets in the A League on Saturday 17 October, with kick-off at 09:40 (WAT) at Central Coast Stadium. Central Coast Mariners are 11th with 2 points from 4 games (in the bottom three), while Newcastle Jets sit 10th on 2 points (in the bottom three). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Central Coast Mariners's last 5: LLDLW Most recently they lost to Vanuatu United 0–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.

Newcastle Jets's last 5: LLLDW Most recently they lost to Gamba Osaka 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.8 scored and 2.7 conceded.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 25 April 2026, finished Newcastle Jets 4–0 Central Coast Mariners. Across their last 2 meetings Central Coast Mariners have won 0, Newcastle Jets 1, with 1 draw and 2.0 goals per game.

Betting angles

• Win chances: Central Coast Mariners 20%, draw 14%, Newcastle Jets 66%.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Newcastle Jets to win – a 66% chance at odds of 1.75, above our fair price of 1.52, so there is value in it. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.