Central Coast Mariners welcome Melbourne City in the A-League as the calendar year winds down. The Mariners have struggled this season, failing to secure a win in their last three league outings. Meanwhile, Melbourne City’s free-scoring attack looks poised to exploit the Mariners’ defensive frailties.
Predicted Line-up: D. Persia-Cullen; L. Mauragis, N. Paull, B. Kaltak, S. Roux; C. Theoharous, H. Steele, A. McCalmont, S. Kuzevski; A. Kuol, M. Doka
The Mariners appear a shadow of the side that once boasted a potent attack. With question marks over Mikael Doka’s form up front, the return of Alou Kuol is crucial. Mark Jackson may revert to a 4-4-2 after experimenting with a back three ended in disaster.
Predicted Line-up: P. Thomas Beach; A. Behich, S. Souprayen, K. Trewin, N. Atkinson; Z. W. Schreiber, S. Ugarkovic; H. Politids, A. Kuen, Y. Cohen; M. Memeti
Melbourne City look in strong form, drawing tough matches recently but scoring freely. In-form winger Yonatan Cohen has four goals in five games, and Aurelio Vidmar’s side will fancy their chances against a Mariners defense that has struggled to keep clean sheets.
Central Coast’s defensive record suggests they’ll face an uphill battle. Melbourne City’s attacking prowess could overwhelm the Mariners from the start. Our recommended value pick is Melbourne City to win both halves at around 11/2. A £10 stake returns up to £65.
(Odds subject to change.)
Central Coast Mariners 0-2 Melbourne City
Though the Mariners historically hold a slight edge in recent direct encounters, their current form points to a decisive Melbourne City victory. Expect a professional away performance and multiple attacking threats to guide City to the win.
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