Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners FC — A League .
- Melbourne Victory FC 26 games · 40 pts (2025/26)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Wilson Brown
- Referee Stephen Lucas
- Referee Tony Peart
- Referee Lachlan Keevers
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Central Coast Mariners FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Oct | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Adelaide United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Adelaide United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Melbourne Victory FC | Central Coast Mariners FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #9 |
| 40 | Points | 32 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 11 / 7 / 8 | W / D / L | 8 / 8 / 10 |
| 44 | Scored | 35 |
| 33 | Conceded | 42 |
| +11 | GD | -7 |
| 1.54 | PPG | 1.23 |
| 42% | Win % | 31% |
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
Melbourne Victory FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Central Coast Mariners FC this season
Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Melbourne Victory FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
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 |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Melbourne Victory FC have kicked off against Central Coast Mariners FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Melbourne Victory FC have won 299 goals from 210 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The referee shows Melbourne Victory FC player a Yellow card on 25.
- 30' Keisuke Honda does the damage! The net is bulging and Melbourne Victory FC surge ahead!
- 35' GOAL! James Troisi fires home to make it 2-0!
- 40' Central Coast Mariners FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Terry Antonis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' What a strike from Corey Brown! The score is 3-0.
- 47' Corey Brown with the second goal in the match!
- 52' It is a cagey affair so far. Melbourne Victory FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
- 57' Melbourne Victory FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' It is a substitution in Central Coast Mariners FC team. Michael McGlinchey is replaced by Andrew Hoole on 60 minute.
- 62' Brilliant from the ! Mario Shabow makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 62.
- 67' Mali international Kalifa Cisse has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 69' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 74' Antony Golec has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' The Central Coast Mariners FC bench stirs into life. Connor Pain is withdrawn and Jordan Murray gets his opportunity.
- 80' The Melbourne Victory FC bench stirs into life. Terry Antonis is withdrawn and Ola Toivonen gets his opportunity.
- 83' Andrew Hoole catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 83.
- 88' Central Coast Mariners FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 89' Fresh legs for Melbourne Victory FC! Rahmat Akbari comes on to replace James Troisi.
- 90' Josh Hope doubles the advantage! 5-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Melbourne Victory FC take all three points.
Lineups
Melbourne Victory FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
10
James Troisi ↓ Rahmat Akbari 89'
- 3
- 20
- 14
- 21
- 23
-
8
Terry Antonis ↓ Ola Toivonen 80'
- 9
- 2
- 5
Bench
-
11
Ola Toivonen ↑ 80'
- 1
- 6
- 16
- 22
-
19
Rahmat Akbari ↑ 89'
Coach
Kevin Muscat
Central Coast Mariners FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 1
- 5
- 15
- 22
-
11
Connor Pain ↓ Jordan Murray 75'
- 8
- 3
- 13
-
10
Tommy Oar ↓ Mario Shabow 60'
- 20
Bench
-
23
Mario Shabow ↑ 60'
- 18
- 12
-
7
Andrew Hoole ↑ 60'
-
25
Jordan Murray ↑ 75'
Coach
Mike Mulvey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nishan Velupillay | 3 |
| Matt Simon | 3 |
| Jason Cummings | 3 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Ryan Edmondson | 2 |
| James Troisi | 2 |
| Kye Rowles | 2 |
| Marco Rojas | 2 |
Melbourne Victory FC Form
2018-11-11
Melbourne Victory FC
4–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
W
2018-11-03
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Melbourne Victory FC
W
2018-10-28
Melbourne Victory FC
2–3
Perth Glory FC
L
2018-10-20
Melbourne Victory FC
1–2
Melbourne City FC
L
2018-04-22
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Adelaide United FC
W
2018-02-24
Melbourne Victory FC
3–0
Adelaide United FC
W
Central Coast Mariners FC Form
2018-11-11
Melbourne Victory FC
4–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
2018-11-04
Central Coast Mariners FC
0–3
Adelaide United FC
L
2018-10-27
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2018-10-21
Brisbane Roar FC
1–1
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2018-02-17
Adelaide United FC
2–2
Central Coast Mariners FC
D
2017-12-26
Adelaide United FC
1–0
Central Coast Mariners FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.68
Melbourne Victory FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Central Coast Mariners FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Melbourne Victory FC to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
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 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Melbourne Victory FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Central Coast Mariners FC
35%
Melbourne Victory FC or Central Coast Mariners FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne Victory FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.7%
1 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
3.9%
0 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Melbourne Victory FC
| Handicap | Melbourne Victory FC covers | Push | Central Coast Mariners FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 19% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 20% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne Victory FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Central Coast Mariners FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

