Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners - A-League Men
Fixture Preview - 8 March 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Melbourne Victory will host Central Coast Mariners at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Saturday, March 8, in what promises to be an intriguing A-League Men clash. The home side has struggled for consistency, with two losses followed by a win in their last five matches. In contrast, the Mariners have shown resilience, managing to secure a victory in their most recent outing despite a mixed run of form. Historically, the two teams have been closely matched, with Melbourne winning five of their last ten encounters, while the Mariners have only managed one win. One key angle to consider is the goal-scoring potential in this fixture. Both teams have demonstrated a tendency to find the net, with five of their last ten head-to-head meetings resulting in both teams scoring. Given the odds for both teams to score sitting at 1.8, this could be a promising bet. With Melbourne Victory looking to solidify their home advantage and Central Coast Mariners eager to build on their recent success, fans can expect an engaging contest with chances at both ends.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Melbourne City | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 3 |  Western United | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 47 |
| 4 |  Western Sydney Wanderers | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 46 |
| 5 |  Melbourne Victory | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 43 |
| 6 |  Adelaide United | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 38 |
| 7 |  Sydney | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| 8 |  Macarthur | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 33 |
| 9 |  Newcastle Jets | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 10 |  Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 26 |
| 11 |  Wellington Phoenix | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 24 |
| 12 |  Brisbane Roar | 26 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| 13 |  Perth Glory | 26 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 17 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2025 | Melbourne Victory | 3–0 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| October 18, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners | 0–0 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| May 25, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners | 3–1 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| February 25, 2024 | Melbourne Victory | 0–1 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| January 13, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| December 3, 2023 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–2 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| March 19, 2023 | Melbourne Victory | 2–0 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| December 31, 2022 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| March 9, 2022 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–1 | Melbourne Victory | A-League Men |
| February 19, 2022 | Melbourne Victory | 1–0 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |