Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League .
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Kearney Robinson
- Referee Kurt Ams
- Referee Ben Abraham
- Referee Andrej Giev
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #4 |
| 32 | Points | 40 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 8 / 8 / 10 | W / D / L | 11 / 7 / 8 |
| 35 | Scored | 44 |
| 42 | Conceded | 33 |
| -7 | GD | +11 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.54 |
| 31% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
68%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts). Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Melbourne Victory FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Central Coast Mariners FC
| Sabit James | 6 G | 2 A |
| Ali Auglah | 5 G | |
| Bailey Brandtman | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alfie McCalmont | 4 G | 1 A |
Melbourne Victory FC
| Nikolaos Vergos | 7 G | 1 A |
| Clarismario | 6 G | |
| Mata | 5 G | 12 A |
| Keegan Jelacic | 5 G | 2 A |
| Charles Nduka | 5 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Central Coast Mariners FC are looking to make home advantage count against Melbourne Victory FC.
- 5' Connor Pain has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Jordan Murray has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 12' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jacob Melling on 12 minutes.
- 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Thomas Deng.
- 18' GOAL! Andrew Hoole fires home to make it 1-0!
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kenny Athiu is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 33' James Troisi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' Melbourne Victory FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. Central Coast Mariners FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' Anthony Lesiotis gets the nod from Melbourne Victory FC. He replaces Carl Valeri and will look to change the dynamic.
- 45' What a moment for Andrew Hoole! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' Melbourne Victory FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Another substitution for Melbourne Victory FC to replace Josh Hope by Elvis Kamsoba on 46 minute.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Andrew Hoole makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 45.
- 50' James Troisi makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Melbourne Victory FC are in front.
- 54' Jem Karacan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Murray on 54 minute.
- 59' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 64' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Melbourne Victory FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 68' Ben Kennedy doubles the advantage! 4-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 70' Matt Simon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
- 72' The referee shows Central Coast Mariners FC player a Yellow card on 72.
- 72' The Central Coast Mariners FC manager makes a substitution. Andrew Hoole departs to be replaced by Tommy Oar.
- 77' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 82' Melbourne Victory FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' Georg Niedermeier is replacing Raul Baena for the Melbourne Victory FC side.
- 87' Jem Karacan was booked on 87.
- 88' Goal! Kosta Barbarouses scores his 56 goal in 210 matches.
- 89' Time for substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC. Jacob Melling is replaced by Michael McGlinchey.
- It finishes all square. Central Coast Mariners FC and Melbourne Victory FC share the spoils 2-3.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jason Cummings | 3 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Nishan Velupillay | 3 |
| Matt Simon | 3 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 2 |
| James Troisi | 2 |
| Kye Rowles | 2 |
| Marco Rojas | 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
1.48
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.39
Melbourne Victory FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Melbourne Victory FC
75%
Central Coast Mariners FC or Melbourne Victory FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Central Coast Mariners FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 1
8.2%
1 – 3
6.7%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.7%
0 – 1
4.6%
1 – 4
4%
0 – 0
3.2%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC
| Handicap | Central Coast Mariners FC covers | Push | Melbourne Victory FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 12% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 20% | 36% |
| +1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +2 | 64% | 17% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.