Newcastle Jets visit polytec Stadium to play Central Coast Mariners in A-League Round 1 on Saturday 17 October (7:40pm AEDT). Our prediction and best bet for Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets follow.
There is a sense of confidence around the Newcastle Jets team this season, and that’s reflected in A-League odds for Round 1.
They are $1.80 favourites on the road to hand the Central Coast Mariners an opening loss, and the odds are tough to disagree with. The Mariners had mixed form last season, but they weren’t overly impressive.
Some changes have been made since the 2025/26 season, but not enough to beat teams like the Jets, who could continue to improved form from Newcastle-based franchises in Australian sport.
Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change
| Team | Odds | |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Jets FC/Newcastle Jets FC | 2.60 | Bet Now |
| Central Coast Mariners/Central Coast Mariners | 5.50 | Bet Now |
| Draw/Newcastle Jets FC | 5.25 | Bet Now |
| Draw/Draw | 7.00 | Bet Now |
| Draw/Central Coast Mariners | 9.00 | Bet Now |
| Central Coast Mariners/Draw | 12.00 | Bet Now |
| Newcastle Jets FC/Draw | 12.00 | Bet Now |
| Central Coast Mariners/Newcastle Jets FC | 15.00 | Bet Now |
| Newcastle Jets FC/Central Coast Mariners | 23.00 | Bet Now |
Football Australia – A-League Men odds correct as of 14/10/2026 and subject to change. Event scheduled to start at 17/10/2026 6:40pm AEST.