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 (2026/27)
- Central Coast Mariners FC 26 games · 32 pts (2026/27)
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
Melbourne Victory FC are 4th (40 pts). Central Coast Mariners FC are 9th (32 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Melbourne Victory FC and Central Coast Mariners FC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Melbourne Victory FC and Central Coast Mariners FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Melbourne Victory FC in their trying to find a way past Central Coast Mariners FC's compact .
- 20' The 42-year-old Kalifa Cisse has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Carl Valeri was booked on 25.
- 30' Keisuke Honda does the damage! The net is bulging and Melbourne Victory FC surge ahead!
- 35' James Troisi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 40' Australia international Thomas Deng has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 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' What a strike from Corey Brown! The score is 4-0.
- 52' Melbourne Victory FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Central Coast Mariners FC backline.
- 57' 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.
- 60' Central Coast Mariners FC make a change. Michael McGlinchey trudges off to be replaced by Andrew Hoole on 60 minutes.
- 62' Magnificent from Mario Shabow! That is 1 goals in 208 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' Central Coast Mariners FC have won 311 goals from 208 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Jack Clisby. He receives a Yellow card.
- 74' A quiet spell here at . Melbourne Victory FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' Another substitution for Central Coast Mariners FC to replace Connor Pain by Jordan Murray on 75 minute.
- 80' It is a substitution in Melbourne Victory FC team. Terry Antonis is replaced by Ola Toivonen on 80 minute.
- 83' Central Coast Mariners FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 88' 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 Ross McCormack suffering a number of foals already.
- 89' The Melbourne Victory FC bench stirs into life. James Troisi is withdrawn and Rahmat Akbari gets his opportunity.
- 90' The Australia Josh Hope breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 5-1!
- With this win, Melbourne Victory FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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 |
|---|---|
| Matt Simon | 3 |
| Jason Cummings | 3 |
| Bruno Fornaroli | 3 |
| Nishan Velupillay | 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.