Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne Victory FC, A League 2023-24 FINAL

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A League · 2023-24

Central Coast Mariners FC

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Melbourne Victory FC

Sat 25 May 2024 · 09:45 UTC Central Coast Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 21' Adama Traore

Y 70' Daniel Arzani

Jacob Farrell 83' Y

Y 106' Damien da Silva

Overview

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Central Coast Mariners FC vs Melbourne Victory FC — A League at Central Coast Stadium.

Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Alex King
Referee Kris Griffiths-Jones (Australia)

19 games this season 🟨 1.8/game ⚽ 6.1 goals/game 🟥 1 total

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

Central Coast Mariners FC 19 games · Avg 2.9 goals Melbourne Victory FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-05-25 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2024-02-25 Melbourne Victory FC 0–1 Central Coast Mariners FC 2024-01-13 Central Coast Mariners FC 1–1 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-12-03 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–2 Melbourne Victory FC 2023-03-19 Melbourne Victory FC 2–0 Central Coast Mariners FC

Recent Form

Central Coast Mariners FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
25 May	Melbourne Victory FC	H	3–1	W
18 May	Sydney FC	H	0–0	D
10 May	Sydney FC	A	2–1	W
01 May	Adelaide United FC	H	2–0	W
27 Apr	Newcastle United Jets FC	A	3–1	W
13 Apr	Western United FC	A	2–0	W

Melbourne Victory FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
25 May	Central Coast Mariners FC	A	1–3	L
18 May	Wellington Phoenix FC	A	2–1	W
12 May	Wellington Phoenix FC	H	0–0	D
05 May	Melbourne City FC	H	3–2	W
27 Apr	Western Sydney Wanderers FC	H	3–4	L
20 Apr	Brisbane Roar FC	H	0–0	D

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)

53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

23% Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season

23% Clean Sheets
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' Central Coast Mariners FC have kicked off against Melbourne Victory FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' Central Coast Mariners FC is showing some good football. However, Central Coast Mariners FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Danny Vukovic suffering a number of foals already.
15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Central Coast Mariners FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
21' The referee has no hesitation. Adama Traore is booked for Melbourne Victory FC — card on 21.
26' 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.
31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
36' Melbourne Victory FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
46' The crowd applauds Alou Kuol as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Edmondson steps in for Central Coast Mariners FC.
50' GOAL! Jason Geria scores on 50. Assisted by Jordi Valadon
55' Central Coast Mariners FC have won 311 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
58' Another change for Central Coast Mariners FC made on 58 minute. Christian Theoharous leaves to be changed by Miguel Di Pizio.
63' Central Coast Mariners FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne Victory FC backline.
68' Central Coast Mariners FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Daniel Arzani.
70' Central Coast Mariners FC ring the changes. Storm Roux has done his job and it is now time for Ronald Barcellos to step up.
75' Daniel Arzani makes way for Ben Folami at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Melbourne Victory FC.
80' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
83' Central Coast Mariners FC player sees a card in front of him.
88' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
90' The Melbourne Victory FC manager makes a substitution. Jordi Valadon departs to be replaced by Jake Brimmer.
Central Coast Mariners FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups

Starting XI

15
Storm Roux ↓ Ronald Barcellos 70'
20
Danny Vukovic
4
Joshua Nisbet
7
Christian Theoharous ↓ Miguel Di Pizio 58'
9
Alou Kuol ↓ Ryan Edmondson 46'
23
Daniel Hall
18
Jacob Farrell
2
Mikael Doka
3
Brian Kaltak
26
Bradley Tapp ↓ Harrison Steele 70'
6
Max Balard

Bench

99
Ryan Edmondson ↑ 46'
13
Harrison Steele ↑ 70'
30
Jack Warshawsky
22
Ronald Barcellos ↑ 70'
33
Nathan Paull
39
Miguel Di Pizio ↑ 58'
17
Jing Reec

Melbourne Victory FC Lineups

Starting XI

5
Damien da Silva
8
Zinedine Machach ↓ Roly Bonevacia 75'
20
Paul Izzo
21
Roderick Miranda
19
Daniel Arzani ↓ Ben Folami 75'
23
Salim Khelifi ↓ Nishan Velupillay 58'
10
Bruno Fornaroli ↓ Chris Ikonomidis 90'
3
Adama Traore ↓ Connor Chapman 115'
12
Ryan Teague
2
Jason Geria
27
Jordi Valadon ↓ Jake Brimmer 90'

Bench

11
Ben Folami ↑ 75'
28
Roly Bonevacia ↑ 75'
22
Jake Brimmer ↑ 90'
7
Chris Ikonomidis ↑ 90'
14
Connor Chapman ↑ 115'
17
Nishan Velupillay ↑ 58'
40
Christian Siciliano

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

2024-05-25 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–1 Melbourne Victory FC W 2024-05-18 Central Coast Mariners FC 0–0 Sydney FC D 2024-05-10 Sydney FC 1–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2024-05-01 Central Coast Mariners FC 2–0 Adelaide United FC W 2024-04-27 Newcastle United Jets FC 1–3 Central Coast Mariners FC W 2024-04-13 Western United FC 0–2 Central Coast Mariners FC W

Melbourne Victory FC Form

2024-05-25 Central Coast Mariners FC 3–1 Melbourne Victory FC L 2024-05-18 Wellington Phoenix FC 1–2 Melbourne Victory FC W 2024-05-12 Melbourne Victory FC 0–0 Wellington Phoenix FC D 2024-05-05 Melbourne Victory FC 3–2 Melbourne City FC W 2024-04-27 Melbourne Victory FC 3–4 Western Sydney Wanderers FC L 2024-04-20 Melbourne Victory FC 0–0 Brisbane Roar FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.57 Central Coast Mariners FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.45 Melbourne Victory FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC46% Draw25% Melbourne Victory FC29%

Actual: Central Coast Mariners FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes61% 0% No39%

Avg goals/match: 3.02

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	36%	64%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Central Coast Mariners FC or Draw

71%

Draw or Melbourne Victory FC

54%

Central Coast Mariners FC or Melbourne Victory FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Central Coast Mariners FC30% Draw44% Melbourne Victory FC26%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12%

2 – 1

8.4%

1 – 2

7.8%

1 – 0

6.8%

0 – 0

6.6%

0 – 1

6.2%

2 – 2

6.1%

2 – 0

5.9%

0 – 2

5.1%

3 – 1

Actual

1 – 3

3.8%

3 – 2

3.3%

Asian Handicap — Central Coast Mariners FC

Handicap	Central Coast Mariners FC covers	Push	Melbourne Victory FC covers
-2.5	8%	—	92%
-2	8%	12%	80%
-1.5	20%	—	80%
-1	20%	19%	61%
-0.5	39%	—	61%
+0.5	66%	—	34%
+1	66%	18%	16%
+1.5	84%	—	16%
+2	84%	10%	6%
+2.5	94%	—	6%

Clean Sheet

Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet

24% ✓

Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet

22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.