Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Nov 2025
A-League Betting Preview: Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City
Central Coast Mariners welcome Melbourne City to Industree Group Stadium, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Saturday 29 November.
The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -135 that’s available. We expect Central Coast and Melbourne City to both find the net.
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Central Coast Mariners were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-2 loss against Western Sydney at CommBank Stadium. Warren Moon's team had 51% of possession and four shots on target, while Lucas Mauragis and Alfie McCalmont each scored one goal.
Melbourne City lost their previous A-League game. On the road, they suffered a 4-1 defeat against Adelaide United at Coopers Stadium. The Cranbourne East outfit had one shot on goal and boasted 68% possession, while Takeshi Kanamori found the net.
Four days ago, City claimed a 2-0 win in the Champions League when hosting Johor Darul Ta'zim.
Head-to-Head Statistics
City won the last clash between the pair. Enjoying a 1-0 home triumph when facing Coast at AAMI Park. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve four City victories. There have also been three draws and three Coast triumphs.
| A-League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Melb City |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 6 |  Central Coast |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 7:8 | 7 |
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Coast have had 43.2% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.0 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts, while being awarded 5.0 corners.
Top scorers are Arthur De Lima and Alfie McCalmont on 2 goals, while Lucas Mauragis has racked up 1. The leading assistor is Bailey Brandtman with 2.
City have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, averaging 4.8 shots on goal, 11.1 attempts and 1.8 goals. Aurelio Vidmar's side average 54.0% possession, 4.7 corners taken and 3.1 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 9.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.
Max Caputo is top scorer on 5, with Yonatan Cohen and Aziz Behich next on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Andreas Kuen, Takeshi Kanamori and Marco Tilio who have all made 2.
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.
Match Prediction
The best betting angle for this A-League match could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -135. We can see the two teams both finding the net.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of A-League stats and present the key numbers to our readers.
Key Central Coast vs Melbourne City league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 57.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There could be merit in backing City to win 2-1. Odds of +550 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Max Caputo (City) has netted four goals in his past five A-League matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of -115 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It has been over 9.5 corners in four straight Central Coast home matches. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for the Total Corners line to get covered at -137.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: BTTS Yes, Melbourne City to claim a victory as well as Max Caputo (City) to find the net.
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Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Favourites Melbourne City are regarded as the likeliest winners for this A-League clash. The -147 about them triumphing means a 60% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Central Coast Mariners are seen as the most unlikely winner at +375.
Betting City -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -120 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Coast means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -135.
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There is -115 available that Max Caputo finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +220.
Coast have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 2.20.
City have clocked up four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
When the sides last met at Industree Group Stadium, Coast drew 1-1 with City. It’s been four Coast victories, two draws and two City wins in the previous 8 H2H games at Industree Group Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners Home Stats |
2-4-4 | 3.70 | 1.50 | 2.20 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| Melbourne City Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.70 | 1.50 | 1.20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- A-League: 05/04 2025 Melbourne City 1 Central Coast 0
- A-League: 31/12 2024 Central Coast 1 Melbourne City 1
- A-League: 02/04 2024 Central Coast 2 Melbourne City 1
- A-League: 21/01 2024 Central Coast 2 Melbourne City 1
- A-League: 17/12 2023 Melbourne City 3 Central Coast 3
- A-League: 03/06 2023 Melbourne City 1 Central Coast 6
- A-League: 15/04 2023 Central Coast 1 Melbourne City 1
- A-League: 27/12 2022 Melbourne City 1 Central Coast 0
- A-League: 22/02 2022 Melbourne City 3 Central Coast 2
- A-League: 23/01 2022 Central Coast 1 Melbourne City 3
Central Coast Mariners League Stats
Melbourne City League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 3.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Central Coast Mariners this season are Alfie McCalmont (2), Bailey Brandtman (1), Lucas Mauragis (1)
- Top Assistors for Central Coast Mariners this season are Bailey Brandtman (1), Harrison Steele (1), Nicholas Duarte (1)
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Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Lineups & Team News
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Previous Central Coast Mariners Lineups
Previous Melbourne City Lineups
A-League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Auckland | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Adelaide United | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:6 | 9 |
| 4 | Melb City | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 5 | Brisbane Roar | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 6 | Central Coast | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 7 | Macarthur | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Wellington | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 9 | Western Sydney | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 5 |
| 10 | Melb Victory | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 4 |
| 11 | Perth Glory | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | 4 |
| 12 | Newcastle Jets | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9:14 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Adelaide United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:0 | 7 |
| 4 | Auckland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Central Coast | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 6 | Western Sydney | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Macarthur | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 8 | Melb City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Newcastle Jets | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 10 | Wellington | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 3 |
| 11 | Melb Victory | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Perth Glory | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
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