Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City

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Central Coast Mariners remained in 10th place in the Australian A-League after being handed a second defeat in three games along with being hit for four goals in two of their last three league matches as well, following a heavy 4-1 loss at home to Auckland over the weekend.

Melbourne City could only muster a point by way of a 1-1 draw with local rivals Melbourne Victory but nevertheless, the visitors extended their unbeaten run in the A-League to three games overall.

Recent heavy losses to Adelaide United 4-0 along with the aforementioned 4-1 defeat at the hands of Auckland have been bad enough for Central Coast Mariners but to make matters worse, these defeats have been inflicted upon Mark Jackson's side on home soil at their Industree Group Stadium.

The bigger picture shows The Mariners have managed to register just three wins from their last 11 matches overall in the Australian top flight which were against Melbourne Victory, Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC but also includes three defeats as well.

Six of Central Coast Mariners' last 10 games overall have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals.

Melbourne City were involved in a second stalemate on the trot in the A-League over the weekend when they drew 1-1 with rivals Melbourne City which followed a previous 2-2 draw at home with Auckland, while beforehand, Aurelio Vidmar's side had registered a comprehensive 4-1 victory away from home at Brisbane Roar.

Melbourne City currently occupy the last of the Finals Series play-off spots in sixth place in the A-League table thanks to picking up four wins, two draws and two losses so far in this season's domestic top flight campaign.

Interestingly, each of Melbourne City's four league wins to date this term have all been achieved on their travels with victories gained on the road at Newcastle Jets, Western United, Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar respectively and these away wins will still give the visitors plenty of confidence as they make their way to the Industree Group Stadium.

The visitors have suffered just one defeat in their last seven outings on the road in the A-League and having collected no fewer than five wins along the way during this period, Aurelio Vidmar's side will fancy their chances of returning to winning ways in this upcoming encounter.

Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City Verdict

Both Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City have produced some inconsistent results lately in the Australian top flight but the goals market looks promising for this upcoming clash at the Industree Group Stadium as each of the last four meetings have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored and this looks the best option here.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Melbourne City win @ 2.20 Melbourne City win & Over 2.5 goals @ 3.25