Western United vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 7th April 2023
Kick-Off: 06:00 UK, 07:00 CET
Venue: Mars Stadium
TV: BT Sport 2

The odds are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. Check carefully before finalising your wager with your bookmaker. 

Western United vs Central Coast Mariners: Top Free Betting Tips

Western United host Central Coast Mariners their next A-League fixture at Mars Stadium on Friday, 7 April. The Yellow and Navy come into this game after a home victory over Brisbane Roar while Western United dropped two points in the last game against Sydney. 

Match Result Prediction: Western United to Win

Central Coast Mariners made consecutive victories in the latest H2Hs against Western United, However, they have not managed to secure a win against the next rivals when playing away from Industree Group Stadium.  Western United have won three of all four meetings with the Mariners in front of their home fans. The hosts have also found a total of three victories in the previous five league outings, along with one draw. On the other hand, the Coasties have lost the last two away adventures successively. Given these stats, a victory for the defending champions will be our first pick.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Western United have seen three of the four encounters on home soil against the Mariners as high-scoring affairs. The hosts have also ended the same number of the previous five league affairs with over 2.5 goals where they scored a total of ten goals. On the other hand, Central Coast Mariners have also put the ball into the back of the net nine times in the same course. All these signs point out another total of over 2.5 goals between these clubs.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Western United

Western United have rattled the net at least twice in four of the last five league games. The Mariners have also scored multiple goals in two of the previous three A-League affairs but Western United’s defence won’t be an easy challenge. The home side of this game has let in only one goal per game in four of the last five matches. Central Coast Mariners have also scored only three goals in four duels with Western United away from Industree Group Stadium. We give our third pick of the game with a 2-1 lead in the favour of the home side.

Western United vs Central Coast Mariners: Form, Recent Games, and News

Western United Preview

Western United won three consecutive games before their last two league games. This helped them climb to the ninth position from the foot of the table. A victory will help them lay claim to the sixth and final playoff position. Head coach John Aloisi will be keen to realize this but the gaffer will have to contend with the absence of attacking midfielder James Troisi who is receiving treatment from the club’s medics. 

Central Coast Mariners Preview

The Mariners registered a 4-1 victory second consecutive time at Industree Group Stadium against Brisbane Roar. Despite losing seven points in the previous five games, Central Coast Mariners are present in the third position, eight points behind the top. There is no fitness concern in the squad but the Mariners must be more focused when playing away as they are winless in the last three visits. 

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Western United vs Central Coast Mariners

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FAQs regarding Western United vs Central Coast Mariners

Where is the game being televised? BT Sport 2, Veikkaus TV.
Who is the Central Coast Mariners player to watch? Jason Cummings.
What was the last Head to Head result? 4-2 to Central Coast Mariners.