Central Coast Mariners

vs

Melbourne City FC

Preview

Central Coast Mariners (home)

• Central Coast Mariners’ recent form has been a mixed bag, earning just four points from three games, after a 1-1 draw at home to Wellington Phoenix, a 1-0 win away to Perth Glory and a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Western Sydney Wanderers FC just days ago.
• Central Coast have lost none of their two home games this season, averaging 2.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per home match.

Melbourne City FC (away)

• Central Coast Mariners have lost two of their last five (W2, D1, L2), while Melbourne City FC have won three of their last five (W3, D1, L1).
• Melbourne City, on the other hand, have improved under Aurelio Vidmar, winning three of their five games under his stewardship (D1, L1).

Head-to-Head

• This should be a really exciting game, with Melbourne City FC pressing high and Central Coast looking to hit them on the counter.
• There’s history between the two sides, with Central Coast having beaten City in past cup finals in recent years, so that will play a part in how the game flows, but we think the Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC prediction is that Vidmar’s men are more likely to snag a result in an entertaining contest.

Key Players

• Max Caputo, who has scored four goals in five A-League matches, is City’s hottest striker this season, netting a third of all of their goals in the league.
• Alfie McCalmont has been the main threat for the Mariners, scoring twice in five games.

Betting Insights

• We’re backing them to take the win on Saturday at 1.82, which looks a little better than the 4.49 price on Central Coast and the 3.78 Draw price. For those looking for guidance, our Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC betting tips suggest focusing on Melbourne City’s recent form under Vidmar.
• Over 2.5 Goals at 1.83 looks a solid bet too, as we think both sides can score.