Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Apr 2025

Find Out Why We’re Siding With City

Melbourne City can prove too strong for Central Coast and we’re backing them on the Asian Handicap -1.25 at -102. We need a two-goal margin of victory, although half our stake is returned if the favourites win by one goal.

1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash

Melbourne City won their last game 3-2. This was an away victory at Allianz Stadium against Sydney FC. The Cranbourne East club had ten shots on target and 47% possession, with Medin Memeti, Max Caputo and Alessandro Lopane among the goals.

Central Coast Mariners won their previous game, beating Perth Glory at home. It was a 3-1 victory at Industree Group Stadium. Mark Jackson's side had 40% possession and totalled three shots on goal, while Alou Kuol, Mikael Doka and Christian Theoharous were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coast boast an unbeaten record in the past six matches against City, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Industree Group Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four City victories, three draws and three Coast wins.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Melb City	26	14	6	6	41	25	16	41:25	48
10	Central Coast	26	5	11	10	29	51	-22	29:51	26

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City have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Aurelio Vidmar's team have averaged 55.3% possession and 5.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts and 3.0 corners.

Max Caputo leads the way with 3 goals, Marco Tilio has 2, with Medin Memeti and two others on 1. The leading assistors have been Marco Tilio and Andreas Kuen with 2.

Coast have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.4 goals from 8.2 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. The Gosford outfit average 47.1% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.9 goals from 11.2 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.

Mikael Doka is top scorer on 3, with Alou Kuol and Ryan Edmondson next on 2. Mikael Doka and Haine Eames have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Melbourne City confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Patrick Beach (GK), Nathaniel Atkinson, Samuel Souprayen, German Ferreyra, Aziz Behich, Kai Trewin, Alessandro Lopane, Marco Tilio, Andreas Kuen, Medin Memeti, Max Caputo.

Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Dylan Peraic-Cullen (GK), Brian Kaltak, Trent Sainsbury, Nathan Paull, Mikael Doka, Harrison Steele, Alfie McCalmont, Lucas Mauragis, Vitor Feijao, Alou Kuol, Christian Theoharous.

Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re expecting Melbourne City to be too strong for the opposition in this A-League clash. Our Asian Handicap bet on the home team at -1.25 looks like the best betting angle to take, with odds of -102 available.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Melbourne City vs Central Coast league stats:

• The +1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Central Coast in 3 of their last 5 games.

City -1.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 50.5% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

A bigger price can be landed by going down the Bet Builder route where City to cover the line is one of several options. Add various legs until you’re satisfied with the odds.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

City 2 - 0 Central Coast

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

The past five Central Coast away games have featured 6.80 corners on average. If you concur with our viewpoint that the Total Corners line is too big, go for a price of -120 that the sides go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

City

Total

8.70 5.70 3.00

Home

8.50 5.40 3.10

Away

9.00 5.30 3.70

Central Coast

Total

9.00 4.30 4.70

Home

10.30 5.10 5.20

Away

7.10 2.80 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-127

City Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-138

Central Coast Corners

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-175

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+650

2

+280

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Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners Odds

The latest betting odds give Melbourne City a 71% chance of winning which means they’re overwhelming -250 favourites to win this A-League clash with the bookies. For those wanting to back Central Coast Mariners, you will find +600 about this outsider.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite.

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Full-Time Result

1

-250

X

+360

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+148

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-556

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-833

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-106

2 Hcp +1.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-118

Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners Lineups & Team News

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

We’ve got details of the A-League squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Melbourne City Team Page Central Coast Mariners Team Page