Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 19th March 2023
Kick-Off: 06:00 UK, 07:00 CET
Venue: AAMI Park
TV: BT Sport 4

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Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners: Top Free Betting Tips

Following consecutive defeats in A-League, Melbourne Victory host Central Coast Mariners in the next fixture on Sunday, 19 March. The Mariners enter the game after ending their winless pattern with a victory over Macarthur.

Match Result Prediction: Melbourne Victory to Win

Melbourne Victory has struggled in recent attempts but the home advantage adds favour for them. The Dark Blues have won two of the last four hosting duels, losing only one. In opposition, Central Coast Mariners have lost three of the last five away outings while winning just once. In the H2Hs, Boys in Blues have also defeated the Coasties in three of the previous five home meetings. Hence, we back the hosts to take three points at the end of this game.

Both Teams to Score Prediction: Yes

Four of the last five meetings of these teams at the home of Melbourne Victory have ended with both teams scoring at the same time. Melbourne Victory has been consistent on the scoring end previously as they have rattled the net in all of the last five home attempts. In opposition, Central Coast Mariners have also hit the target in four of the previous five league games. Both teams have also conceded goals in all of the latest outings in the competition. Hence, we set the BTTS pattern as the second pick for this duel.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory has scored more than once in two of the last four hosting attempts against Melbourne City and Wellington Phoenix. The hosts also had the same pattern in three of the recent five home meetings against the Mariners, allowing at least twice in only one of them. Central Coast Mariners have also conceded a total of ten goals in the previous five away outings. In opposition, Big V conceded only four goals in the last three games. Given this, the hosts are expected to record a 2-1 lead at the end of ninety minutes in this game.

Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners: Form, Recent Games, and News

Melbourne Victory Preview

The Dark Blues hosted Western United in the last game and featured a 1-2 defeat. Melbourne Victory has found a total of only five wins and three draws in the 19 league outings and stands at the last of the points table. Jake Brimmers and Nani are going to miss the upcoming game due to injury concerns.

Central Coast Mariners Preview

After playing three winless games, the Mariners earned all three points in the last game with a comfortable home victory against Macarthur. The team has registered a total of nine victories and four draws in 20 league outings and are present in the third position on the table. There is no fitness issue in the team but Beni Nkololo will miss out on this game due to a red card suspension. 

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

FAQs regarding Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners

Where is the game being televised? Paramount+ (Aus), Sport TV (Por), Veikkaus TV.
Who is the Melbourne Victory player to watch? Bruno Fornaroli.
Who is the Central Coast Mariners player to watch? Jason Cummings.