Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners - A-League Men
Fixture Preview - 5 April 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Melbourne City will host Central Coast Mariners at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Saturday, 5 April, in what promises to be an intriguing A-League Men clash. City come into the match in solid form, having secured three wins and two draws in their last five outings. Their attacking prowess has been evident, with six of the last ten meetings against the Mariners yielding over 2.5 goals. In contrast, Central Coast's recent form has been less impressive, with only one win in their last five matches, which could hinder their confidence going into this fixture. A key angle to consider is Melbourne City's home advantage and their historical dominance over the Mariners, with five wins in their last ten encounters. The odds reflect this disparity, with City heavily favoured at 1.36 to win. Additionally, with both teams having a tendency to score—evidenced by eight of their last ten meetings seeing both teams find the net—betting on both teams to score at odds of 1.9 could be a worthwhile consideration for those looking to enhance their betting strategy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Auckland | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 53 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | Melbourne City | 1–0 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| December 31, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| April 2, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| January 21, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners | 2–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| December 17, 2023 | Melbourne City | 3–3 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| June 3, 2023 | Melbourne City | 1–6 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| April 15, 2023 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–1 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |
| December 27, 2022 | Melbourne City | 1–0 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| February 22, 2022 | Melbourne City | 3–2 | Central Coast Mariners | A-League Men |
| January 23, 2022 | Central Coast Mariners | 1–3 | Melbourne City | A-League Men |