Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at Grahame Park.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Lance Greenshields
- Referee James Cleal
- Referee Adrian Arndt
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Sydney FC | A | 2–5 | L |
| 31 Dec | Perth Glory FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 23 Dec | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #6 |
| 32 | Points | 38 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 8 |
| 35 | Scored | 33 |
| 42 | Conceded | 33 |
| -7 | GD | +0 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 31% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Central Coast Mariners FC host Melbourne City FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Tom Hiariej has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The travelling Melbourne City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Central Coast Mariners FC and Melbourne City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 22' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Osama Malik is replaced by Lachlan Wales on 22 minute.
- 27' Central Coast Mariners FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 32' Connor Pain does the damage! The net is bulging and Central Coast Mariners FC surge ahead!
- 37' Melbourne City FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Andrew Nabbout scoring 1 goals.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Ritchie De Laet argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' Aiden O'Neill catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Central Coast Mariners FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jonathan Aspropotamitis.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Tommy Oar is booked for Central Coast Mariners FC — Yellow card on 53.
- 54' Fresh legs for Central Coast Mariners FC! Jordan Murray comes on to replace Tommy Oar.
- 59' It looks surprising Melbourne City FC does not make any changes. Scott Jamieson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 64' Kearyn Baccus has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 67' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Riley McGree is replaced by Florin Berenguer.
- 72' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Melbourne City FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 74' It is a substitution in Melbourne City FC team. Luke Brattan is replaced by Ramy Najjarine on 74 minute.
- 76' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Tom Hiariej is replaced by Michael McGlinchey on 76 minute.
- 77' What a moment for Lachlan Wales! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
- 79' The whistle greets Andrew Hoole as he departs to be replaced by Mario Shabow.
- 80' Florin Berenguer was booked on 80.
- 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 89' GOAL! Matt Simon scores on 89.
- Another three points for Central Coast Mariners FC.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 4
- 6
- 22
- 11
-
7
Andrew Hoole ↓ Mario Shabow 79'
- 19
- 2
- 13
-
10
Tommy Oar ↓ Jordan Murray 54'
Bench
-
23
Mario Shabow ↑ 79'
- 12
-
8
Michael McGlinchey ↑ 76'
- 3
-
25
Jordan Murray ↑ 54'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
8
Riley McGree ↓ Florin Berenguer 67'
- 18
- 3
- 5
-
6
Osama Malik ↓ Lachlan Wales 22'
-
26
Luke Brattan ↓ Ramy Najjarine 74'
- 13
- 22
- 2
- 7
Bench
-
27
Florin Berenguer ↑ 67'
- 25
-
21
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 74'
-
19
Lachlan Wales ↑ 22'
- 42
Coach
Warren Joyce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Miguel Angel Torres | 5 |
| Jamie MacLaren | 5 |
| Jordan Murray | 3 |
| Tolgay Arslan | 2 |
| Shayon Harrison | 2 |
| Dario Vidosic | 2 |
| Connor Pain | 1 |
| Nathaniel Atkinson | 1 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-01-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-01-12
Wellington Phoenix FC
3–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-04
Sydney FC
5–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2018-12-31
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–4
Perth Glory FC
L
2018-12-23
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–2
Newcastle United Jets FC
L
2018-12-15
Wellington Phoenix FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Melbourne City FC Form
2019-01-16
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2019-01-11
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2019-01-06
Melbourne City FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-01-01
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
0–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2018-12-22
Melbourne City FC
1–1
Melbourne Victory FC
D
2018-12-16
Adelaide United FC
0–2
Melbourne City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Central Coast Mariners FC or Melbourne City FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
63%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Melbourne City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.