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Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Prediction & Betting Tips - A-League
by Thobelani Moyo in Football Predictions
Central Coast Mariners will play host to Melbourne City at Industree Group Stadium in the 11th round of the A-League. Central Coast Mariners are tenth in the league standings, while Melbourne City are fifth. Here's our match prediction.
Central Coast Mariners have now gone three matches without a win in the A-League following a 4-1 beating against high-flying Auckland FC over the weekend.
For a side that was tipped to defend their league title this season, things have not gone according to the script for the Mariners, who find themselves 12 points off the summit.
Despite their struggles at home this season (W1, D2, L3), Mark Jackson's men have been given a chance to return to winning ways in this matchup. They have won two consecutive matches at home and are unbeaten in their last three games.
Melbourne City should have no excuses to return to winning ways after enjoying ten days of rest since a 1-1 away draw against bitter rivals Melbourne Victory on December 21st.
The City Boys have avoided defeat in their last three league games, recording two draws and a solitary win. It's safe to say they have been in consistent form, picking up 11 points from a combined 18 in their six games.
Aurelio Vidmar's men boast the best away record in the league this season and head into this clash undefeated in their last five matches (W4, D1).
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The Best Betting Odds for Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
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3 | 3.3 | 2.15 |
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3.1 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
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3.04 | 3.44 | 2.31 |
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3.04 | 3.44 | 2.31 |
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3.05 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
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3.04 | 3.44 | 2.31 |
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3.04 | 3.44 | 2.31 |
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3.25 | 3.55 | 2.03 |
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3.27 | 3.46 | 2.18 |
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3.1 | 3.35 | 2.21 |
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3.19 | 3.34 | 2.29 |
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3 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
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3.15 | 3.45 | 2.12 |
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3 | 3.3 | 2.15 |
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3 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
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3 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City?
Our prediction for the Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City match is: over 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/12/2024 between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City in A-League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 27% for a win of Central Coast Mariners against Melbourne City with odds of 3.27 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City is 20.61% with odds of 3.55 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 52.39% chance ⭐ for a win of Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners with odds of 2.31 at 1xbet.
Central Coast Mariners - Melbourne City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Central Coast Mariners Melbourne City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City wins | 52.39% | 2.31 at 1xbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 70.98% | 2 at Unibet |
| Both Team To Score | 60.42% | 1.73 at William Hill |
| Half-time / Full-time: Melbourne City/Melbourne City | 28.19% | 4 at Bet365 |
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Form
Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City's standings in the A-League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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10
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11 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -8 |
Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Dec 2024 - A-League
23 Dec 2024 - A-League
13 Dec 2024 - A-League
8 Dec 2024 - A-League
3 Dec 2024 - AFC Champions League
26 Nov 2024 - AFC Champions League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Dec 2024 - A-League
13 Dec 2024 - A-League
8 Dec 2024 - A-League
3 Dec 2024 - AFC Champions League
10 Nov 2024 - A-League
5 Nov 2024 - AFC Champions League
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Dec 2024 - A-League
26 Nov 2024 - AFC Champions League
22 Nov 2024 - A-League
26 Oct 2024 - A-League
22 Oct 2024 - AFC Champions League
17 Sep 2024 - AFC Champions League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2024 - A-League
15 Dec 2024 - A-League
6 Dec 2024 - A-League
30 Nov 2024 - A-League
10 Nov 2024 - A-League
4 Nov 2024 - A-League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Dec 2024 - A-League
30 Nov 2024 - A-League
26 Oct 2024 - A-League
28 Apr 2024 - A-League
14 Apr 2024 - A-League
30 Mar 2024 - A-League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Dec 2024 - A-League
6 Dec 2024 - A-League
10 Nov 2024 - A-League
4 Nov 2024 - A-League
19 Oct 2024 - A-League
3 Aug 2024 - FFA Cup
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
60 %
20 %
20 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
2 Apr 2024 - A-League
21 Jan 2024 - A-League
3 Jun 2023 - A-League
15 Apr 2023 - A-League
20 Mar 2020 - A-League
Central Coast Mariners against Melbourne City Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Most goals and assists
Central Coast Mariners
Melbourne City
A. Rodrigues Brito
(2 Goals)
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J. Sabit
(2 Goals)
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B. Brandtman
(2 Goals)
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A. Kuol
(2 Goals)
Y. Cohen
(4 Goals)
A. Rodrigues Brito
(4 Assists)
A. Kuen
(4 Assists)
Central Coast Mariners - Melbourne City Key Points
- Central Coast Mariners has seen five of their last six matches in the A-League end with over 2.5 goals.
- Melbourne City averages 2.4 goals per game when playing away.
- Central Coast Mariners concede an average of 2 goals per game when playing at home.
- Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City have seen a combined 21 goals scored in their last five fixtures.
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Our Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Prediction
While Melbourne City has recorded two consecutive stalemates in the league, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get back to the win column and extend their unbeaten run to four matches. However, there is also no turning a blind eye to their struggles on the road in this fixture, losing two consecutive matches, which sees bookmakers doubtful about their chances of success here.
This makes a closely contested battle undoubtedly on the cards, but at the end of the day, we fancy a highly entertaining and goal-laden affair. Our Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City prediction is for over 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Central Coast Mariners Melbourne City
| Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners wins | 2.8 | 3.1 | +10.7% |
| Draw | 3.75 | 3.4 | -9.3% |
| Melbourne City wins | 2.25 | 2.2 | -2.2% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Melbourne City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 2.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 44.4% and is now 45.5% (1.0%)
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