Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Mar 2025

The Net Could Bulge at Both Ends

We’re anticipating that Melbourne Victory and Central Coast will both find the net. With this in mind, head to the Both Teams to Score market where you can get a generous -150 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

Previous H2H Clash Ended Goalless

Melbourne Victory played Brisbane Roar away in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Kayo Stadium. Arthur Diles' side had most of the ball enjoying 61% possession and four shots on target, while Kasey Bos was the goalscorer.

Central Coast Mariners suffered a second straight defeat when losing 3-1 in their previous game. This was at home to Western United at Industree Group Stadium. The Mariners recorded 50% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Tomoki Imai (own goal) on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coast have not lost to Melbourne in the past five meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 0-0 draw at Industree Group Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have included four draws coupled with three victories apiece.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Melb Victory	26	12	7	7	44	36	8	44:36	43
10	Central Coast	26	5	11	10	29	51	-22	29:51	26

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Victory have had 53.7% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts, while being awarded 5.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Clarismario Rodrigus has found the net 4 times, with Nikolaos Vergos, Bruno Fornaroli and Ryan Teague scoring 2 each. Daniel Arzani, Jordi Valadon and Zinedine Machach are the leading assists makers with 2.

Coast have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.4 goals from 8.9 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.5% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 10.0 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Nathan Paull, Arthur De Lima, Mikael Doka, Ryan Edmondson and Harrison Steele, with 2 goals apiece. Mikael Doka has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Melbourne Victory confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mitchell Langerak (GK), Joshua Rawlins, Brendan Hamill, Roderick Miranda, Kasey Bos, Ryan Teague, Jordi Valadon, Daniel Arzani, Reno Piscopo, Nishan Velupillay, Bruno Fornaroli.

Central Coast Mariners confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Dylan Peraic-Cullen (GK), Storm Roux, Trent Sainsbury, Brian Kaltak, Nathan Paull, Miguel Di Pizio, Haine Eames, Harrison Steele, Lucas Mauragis, Mikael Doka, Vitor Feijao.

Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Betting Tips

The odds of -150 catch the eye when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection as we expect both teams to find the net in this A-League encounter. The stats suggest that this outcome is likely to happen.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Victory games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 10 of the last 18 Victory games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Victory games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Central Coast games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Central Coast games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Central Coast games on the road.

BTTS Yes Probability

The bookies make it a 60% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -150 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Victory 3 - 1 Central Coast

An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of Victory at odds of +900. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -120

It’s been seven straight Central Coast away games where 10.5 corners has not been covered, while the same outcome has happened in two  consecutive Melbourne Victory matches. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -120 for this Total Corners wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Victory

Total

11.40 5.50 5.90

Home

11.20 6.50 4.70

Away

10.80 5.30 5.50

Central Coast

Total

9.00 4.30 4.70

Home

10.70 5.50 5.20

Away

6.50 2.70 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-120

Victory Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-152

Central Coast Corners

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+600

2

+205

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Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners Odds

For this A-League match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Melbourne Victory are the -208 favourite to win and that means a 68% chance of winning. Central Coast Mariners are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +600.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

-208

X

+350

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+150

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-901

12

-500

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-599

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-122

2 Hcp +1

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+137.5

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Victory vs Central Coast team news.

The A-League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Melbourne Victory Team Page Central Coast Mariners Team Page