The Australia A-League match between Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners is set for March 8, 2025, kicking off at 08:35 UK time. The game will be held at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast
Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners have faced each other 57 times, with Melbourne Victory winning 26 matches, Central Coast Mariners winning 14, and 17 games ending in a draw. Their encounters have averaged 3.07 goals per match. This season, Melbourne Victory has averaged 1.89 goals per game, while Central Coast Mariners have scored an average of 1.10 goals per match.
Melbourne Victory comes into this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar in the A-League. In that match, they had 61% possession and recorded 10 attempts on goal, with four on target. Brisbane Roar had 12 shots, six of which were on target.
Meanwhile, Central Coast Mariners will be looking to bounce back after a 2-0 defeat to Western United. In that match, they held 51% possession and attempted 16 shots, with only three on target. Western United, on the other hand, had 16 shots, 10 of them on target.
Statistics for the match:
In their last six matches, Arthur Diles’s Melbourne Victory have scored eight goals, averaging 1.33 goals per game. However, they have struggled against Central Coast Mariners recently, failing to win any of their last four league meetings. On a positive note, they remain unbeaten in their last three home league matches.
Defensively, Central Coast Mariners have been vulnerable, conceding in each of their last six games, allowing a total of 14 goals. While their away form has been mixed, they are unbeaten in their last four away league games but have failed to secure a win in their previous three away matches.
What is the Prediction?
Melbourne Victory is expected to create several scoring opportunities and register successful shots on target in this match. Meanwhile, Central Coast Mariners may struggle to generate many chances but are still likely to find the back of the net. Given both teams’ recent form and defensive vulnerabilities, our prediction is that both teams will score in this encounter.
Summary
Match: Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast
Bet: both teams to score – yes
Odds: -161 / 1.62
