Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips - A-League

Prediction published on 02/03/2023, 07:28  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 02/03/2023 at 08:28 in Football Predictions

Third placed Western Sydney Warriors can move into second if winning this A-League fixture. They host Central Coast Mariners who are second but only above Wanderers on goal difference, Western Sydney Wanderers have only lost one of their last seven league games. That was a home loss to Sydney FC but the goals have been flowing since then. They had an incredible 4-4 draw at Adelaide United in which they trailed three times. Their most recent A-League match saw them get a convincing 4-0 home win over Macarthur with all their goals coming in the first 61 minutes. Home league form has seen them win five out of nine with just that one loss to Sydney FC. Four of their last seven league fixtures have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.

Central Coast Mariners are second but nine points adrift of leaders Melbourne City. Finishing second is important as that sees you enter the play-offs at the semi-final rather than quarter final stage. Their current form is not impressive though with just one win from their last four league fixtures. Their most recent game saw them held to a 1-1 home draw by Wellington Phoenix. A home win looked likely but the visitors equalized in the 94th minute. That was their second successive league draw after coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Perth Glory in their previous match. The Mariners have only won three of their eight away league matches this season. Their last seven league games have seen both teams score and each of the last five on the road. We're going for that stat to come up in this game.