Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League .
- Central Coast Mariners FC 4 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne Victory FC 4 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Andrej Giev
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jan | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Jan | Sydney FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Jan | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Central Coast Mariners FC | Melbourne Victory FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #9 |
| 2 | Points | 3 |
| 4 | Played | 4 |
| 0 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 0 / 3 / 1 |
| 4 | Scored | 5 |
| 9 | Conceded | 6 |
| -5 | GD | -1 |
| 0.50 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 0% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
50%
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 Victory FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 11th (2 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 9th (3 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 Victory FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
3/1
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Oliver Lavale | 4 G | |
| Ali Auglah | 1 G | 1 A |
Melbourne Victory FC
| Keegan Jelacic | 2 G | |
| Jordi Valadon | 2 G | |
| Charles Nduka | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Melbourne Victory FC get us underway at .
- 5' Melbourne Victory FC have won 304 goals from 214 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 12' Controversy at the stadium! Jacob Melling argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 17' Poor challenge from Thomas Deng. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 18' Andrew Hoole doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' Both keepers have barely been tested. Central Coast Mariners FC and Melbourne Victory FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Georg Niedermeier, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' It’s high time Kevin Muscat made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 38' Mathew Millar needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 43' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 44' The whistle greets Carl Valeri as he departs to be replaced by Anthony Lesiotis.
- 45' Andrew Hoole has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Leigh Broxham on 45 minutes.
- 46' Elvis Kamsoba has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Hope on 46 minute.
- 49' Andrew Hoole is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 50' James Troisi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 50 minutes.
- 54' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Jordan Murray is replaced by Jem Karacan.
- 59' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Melbourne Victory FC that had 214 games and scored 304 goals.
- 64' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Central Coast Mariners FC and Melbourne Victory FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 68' What a strike from Ben Kennedy! The score is 4-1.
- 70' The referee calls foul for Matt Simon. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 72' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Andrew Hoole by Tommy Oar on 72 minute.
- 77' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Central Coast Mariners FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 85' Georg Niedermeier has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raul Baena on 85 minute.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jem Karacan.
- 88' Kosta Barbarouses makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and Melbourne Victory FC are in front.
- 89' Michael McGlinchey is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jacob Melling at the 89 minute mark.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Melbourne Victory FC take all three points.
Lineups
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 15
- 6
- 22
- 11
-
7
Andrew Hoole ↓ Tommy Oar 72'
- 19
- 2
- 13
-
25
Jordan Murray ↓ Jem Karacan 54'
Bench
-
68
Jem Karacan ↑ 54'
- 12
-
8
Michael McGlinchey ↑ 89'
- 3
-
10
Tommy Oar ↑ 72'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 20
- 14
- 6
- 21
-
16
Josh Hope ↓ Elvis Kamsoba 46'
- 8
- 9
- 7
-
15
Raul Baena ↓ Georg Niedermeier 85'
Bench
- 11
- 1
-
5
Georg Niedermeier ↑ 85'
-
25
Anthony Lesiotis ↑ 44'
-
24
Elvis Kamsoba ↑ 46'
Coach
Kevin Muscat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nishan Velupillay | 3 |
| Matt Simon | 3 |
| Jason Cummings | 3 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Callum McManaman | 2 |
| Andrew Hoole | 2 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 2 |
| James Troisi | 2 |
Head to Head
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2019-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–3
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-01-27
Adelaide United FC
2–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-23
Newcastle United Jets FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2019-01-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
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
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2019-02-02
Central Coast Mariners FC
2–3
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-01-26
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Sydney FC
W
2019-01-20
Melbourne Victory FC
3–3
Wellington Phoenix FC
D
2019-01-15
Brisbane Roar FC
0–5
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2019-01-12
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Newcastle United Jets FC
W
2019-01-09
Adelaide United FC
2–0
Melbourne Victory FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.41
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.43
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
46%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
77%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Melbourne Victory FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.7%
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
6.9%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 3
5.1%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 4
4.2%
0 – 0
3.3%
0 – 4
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 20% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 17% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.