Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Jan 2025

Why Over 2.5 Goals Looks Like the Best Bet

The Total Goals market provides us with a strong betting angle considering we can wager on Over 2.5 at the available odds of -125. Expect Brisbane and Central Coast to run home the goals needed for a return.

Mariners 2-0 Victors When Teams Met Last

Brisbane Roar have lost four home games on the spin. On the road at AAMI Park in their last game, they were beaten 1-0 by Western United. Ruben Zadkovich's team recorded 53% possession and managed five shots on target.

Central Coast Mariners played Melbourne City at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Industree Group Stadium. The Mariners were restricted to just 36% possession and had two shots on goal, while Nathan Paull found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coast have won the last two encounters against Brisbane. The most recent was a 2-0 home victory at Industree Group Stadium following a 3-0 away win at Kayo Stadium. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been six Coast victories, three Brisbane wins and a draw.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Central Coast	26	5	11	10	29	51	-22	29:51	26
12	Brisbane Roar	26	5	6	15	32	51	-19	32:51	21

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8 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Brisbane have had 48.0% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 2.6 goals from 9.0 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.6 corners.

Thomas Waddingham is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Jay O'Shea and Henry Hore both have 2. Florin Berenguer is the top assists maker on 3.

Coast have 2 victories, 3 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. Mark Jackson's side have averaged 50.7% possession, 3.7 corners taken and 4.8 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts.

Alou Kuol has scored 2 goals, followed by Nathan Paull, Alfie McCalmont, Haine Eames and Brian Kaltak on 1. Mikael Doka has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Brisbane Roar confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Macklin Freke (GK), Harry Van der Saag, Lucas Herrington, Hosine Bility, Antonee Burke-Gilroy, Waleed Shour, Ben Halloran, Florin Berenguer, Jay O'Shea, Keegan Jelacic, Thomas Waddingham.

Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Dylan Peraic-Cullen (GK), Trent Sainsbury, Brian Kaltak, Nathan Paull, Storm Roux, Mikael Doka, Alfie McCalmont, Harrison Steele, Christian Theoharous, William Wilson, Alou Kuol.

Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s value available when it comes to betting the -125 that there are Over 2.5 Goals. The sides should combine to find the net at least three times during this A-League encounter in order to land a return.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert football recommendations. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Brisbane games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Brisbane games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Central Coast games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Central Coast games on the road.

Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Brisbane 1 - 2 Central Coast

You can secure odds of +850 that Central Coast are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners Odds

Central Coast Mariners are available at betting odds of +190 to win away to Brisbane Roar, with the home side trading at +140 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +240 for this A-League encounter.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+240

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+110

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-333

X2

-188

Draw No Bet

1

-138

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+109

2 Hcp +0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Brisbane vs Central Coast team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the A-League squads.

Brisbane Roar Team Page Central Coast Mariners Team Page