Perth Glory

vs

Central Coast Mariners

Preview

Head-to-Head

• Central Coast Mariners beat Perth Glory 1-0 away in the last A-League 2025/2026 head-to-head matchup eight weeks ago.
• Perth Glory are winless in two home head-to-head matches (1 draw, 1 defeat).

Perth Glory

• Perth Glory are 10th with 13 points from 11 games, just two better off than the visitors, who are 11th.
• Adam Griffiths has worked on Perth’s defensive structure and team fitness since taking over as manager on October 30th, 2025.
• However, recent inconsistency and fitness issues have limited their pressing effectiveness.

Central Coast Mariners

• Central Coast haven’t exactly been thriving since Warren Moon took charge on October 15th, 2025, but they’ve maintained the same style of disciplined, possession-based soccer that has been the club’s identity throughout the past couple of seasons.
• They know how to press when necessary, and have the composure to switch to direct, counter-attacking soccer when needed.

Key Players

• Tom Lawrence (4 goals in 8 A-League 2025/2026 appearances) remains Perth Glory’s main attacking threat, having scored 3 of their last 6 goals.
• Alfie McCalmont (3 goals in 11 A-League 2025/2026 games) continues to lead the line for Central Coast Mariners.

Betting Insights

• Perth Glory come into this match as slight favourites, with home advantage and 1.91 odds, while Central Coast Mariners are as high as 4.03.
• Perth Glory have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 matches, Central Coast have won 1 and lost 4.
• The hosts have won just 1, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their 6 A-League home games, scoring just 3 goals.

Prediction

• Central Coast to avoid defeat in a tight game
• We see this one being close and competitive, and lean towards the visitors avoiding defeat after winning away at Adelaide United just a few weeks ago.