Our Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction: 1-1
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 8, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Melbourne Victory's Last Match – Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Australia A-League draw against Brisbane Roar on March 1. In that match, Melbourne Victory controlled 61% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brisbane Roar | 39% | 9 (7) | 1.88 | 36 |
 Melbourne Victory | 61% | 8 (3) | 0.68 | 45 |
Central Coast Mariners's Last Match – Central Coast Mariners vs Western United FC
Central Coast Mariners must win to recover from their recent 1-3 Australia A-League defeat against Western United FC on February 28 and regain momentum. In that match, Central Coast Mariners recorded 51% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners | 51% | 11 (4) | 1.51 | 66 |
 Western United FC | 49% | 9 (6) | 3.83 | 50 |
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne Victory | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne Victory are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Central Coast Mariners average 1.1 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Melbourne Victory 15-15
Central Coast Mariners 11-21
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne Victory to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.333
Central Coast Mariners to win: @6.25
Lineups
Melbourne Victory (4-2-3-1) : Mitchell James Langerak, Joshua James Rawlins, Brendan Hamill, Roderick Miranda, Kasey Bos, Ryan Teague, Jordi Valadon, Nishan Velupillay, Reno Piscopo, Daniel Arzani, Bruno Fornaroli
Central Coast Mariners (4-2-2-2) : Dylan Peraic-Cullen, Storm Roux, Trent Sainsbury, Brian Kaltak, Nathan Paull, Haine Eames, Harry Steele, Antonio Mikael Rodrigues Brito, Lucas Mauragis, Vitor Correia da Silva, Miguel Di Pizio
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