Match Preview
Auckland FC will host Central Coast Mariners at Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday, 16 March, in what promises to be an intriguing A-League Men clash. Auckland enters this match in decent form, having won three of their last five fixtures, while the Mariners have struggled with only one victory in their last five outings. Historically, Auckland has had the upper hand in their recent encounters, with a strong home record against Central Coast, winning all but one of their last ten meetings.
One notable angle to consider is Auckland's home advantage, where they have consistently performed well, particularly in high-scoring games. With three of the last ten head-to-head matches featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams showing a tendency to score, the odds for over 2.5 goals at 1.67 could represent good value. Central Coast's defensive frailties, combined with Auckland's attacking prowess, suggest that this match could see plenty of action in front of goal, making it an enticing prospect for fans and bettors alike.
Auckland
Melbourne City
Western United
Western Sydney Wanderers
Melbourne Victory
Adelaide United
Sydney
Macarthur
Newcastle Jets
Central Coast Mariners
Wellington Phoenix
Brisbane Roar
Perth Glory