Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.
- Central Coast Mariners FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Macarthur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Feb | Sydney FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #4 |
| 2 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 9 | Conceded | 6 |
| -5 | GD | +0 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 0% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
71%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
59%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne City FC this season
Melbourne City FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 11th (2 pts). Melbourne City FC are 4th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Melbourne City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Oliver Lavale | 4 G | |
| Ali Auglah | 1 G | 1 A |
Melbourne City FC
| Andrew Nabbout | 2 G | |
| Emiliano Marcondes | 1 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Rossetto | 1 G | |
| Awer Mabil | 1 G | |
| Quinn MacNicol | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Central Coast Mariners FC and Melbourne City FC is underway.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mike van Houten will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Miguel Di Pizio made 212 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Melbourne City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 18' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alessandro Lopane on 18.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Max Balard, as he is very good at scoring at Central Coast Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! Storm Roux argues furiously but the card stands.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Central Coast Mariners FC in their trying to find a way past Melbourne City FC's compact .
- 37' Tolgay Arslan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne City FC so far.
- 42' Central Coast Mariners FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Melbourne City FC's shape.
- 46' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Ryan Edmondson has done his job and it is now time for Alou Kuol to step up.
- 50' The deadlock is broken! Tolgay Arslan gets on the scoresheet on 50 minutes.
- 54' A stunning finish from Miguel Angel Torres — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 59' Callum Talbot, a Australia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' A tactical swap from Melbourne City FC — Mathew Leckie on, Alessandro Lopane off on 62 minutes.
- 67' Terry Antonis makes way for James Jeggo at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne City FC.
- 68' Another change for Melbourne City FC made on 68 minute. Max Caputo leaves to be changed by Jamie MacLaren.
- 73' Melbourne City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 74' Harry Politidis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vicente Fernandez at the 74 minute mark.
- 79' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' James Jeggo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 85' A change in the Central Coast Mariners FC ranks — Miguel Angel Torres exits the field as Jing Reec enters on 85.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Central Coast Mariners FC 2-1 Melbourne City FC.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
99
Ryan Edmondson ↓ Alou Kuol 46'
- 15
- 20
- 4
- 23
- 33
- 2
- 3
- 6
-
39
Miguel Di Pizio ↓ Bradley Tapp 46'
-
11
Miguel Angel Torres ↓ Jing Reec 85'
Bench
-
7
Christian Theoharous ↑ 46'
-
9
Alou Kuol ↑ 46'
- 13
- 30
- 22
-
26
Bradley Tapp ↑ 46'
-
17
Jing Reec ↑ 85'
Coach
Mark Jackson
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
17
Terry Antonis ↓ James Jeggo 67'
- 6
- 4
- 22
-
44
Marin Jakolis ↓ Marco Tilio 62'
- 25
- 10
- 21
- 14
-
37
Max Caputo ↓ Jamie MacLaren 68'
Bench
-
7
Mathew Leckie ↑ 62'
-
9
Jamie MacLaren ↑ 68'
-
23
Marco Tilio ↑ 62'
-
3
James Jeggo ↑ 67'
- 40
-
45
Harry Politidis ↑ 74'
- 26
Coach
Mike van Houten
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 5 |
| Miguel Angel Torres | 5 |
| Jordan Murray | 3 |
| Dario Vidosic | 2 |
| Tolgay Arslan | 2 |
| Shayon Harrison | 2 |
| Max Balard | 1 |
| Adrian Luna | 1 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2024-04-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-03-30
Sydney FC
2–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2024-03-10
Macarthur FC
0–3
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2024-03-02
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2024-02-25
Melbourne Victory FC
0–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2024-02-18
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
Melbourne City FC Form
2024-04-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–1
Melbourne City FC
L
2024-03-30
Melbourne City FC
0–0
Newcastle United Jets FC
D
2024-03-12
Melbourne City FC
7–0
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
W
2024-03-09
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Wellington Phoenix FC
W
2024-03-01
Macarthur FC
2–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2024-02-24
Sydney FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.48
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Central Coast Mariners FC or Melbourne City FC 76% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
58%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Melbourne City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.5%
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% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.