Our Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Prediction: 1-2
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 29, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Central Coast Mariners
After suffering a 2-3 Australia A-League loss to Western Sydney Wanderers, Central Coast Mariners must win to get back on track. In that match, Central Coast Mariners recorded 51% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 49% | 9 (4) | 1.5 | 0 |
 Central Coast Mariners | 51% | 4 (4) | 1.09 | 0 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Johor Darul Takzim
Melbourne City will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 AFC Champions League Elite victory over Johor Darul Takzim on November 25. In that match, Melbourne City had 45% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 45% | 9 (3) | 2.14 | 31 |
 Johor Darul Takzim | 55% | 17 (8) | 1.8 | 42 |
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.48 | Defence Strength | 0.72 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Central Coast Mariners are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 1.4 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Central Coast Mariners 12-22
Melbourne City 14-10
What are the odds for this match?
Central Coast Mariners to win: @5
Draw: @3.5
Melbourne City to win: @1.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
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