Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction

Welcome back for another instalment of the Australian A-League which sees Central Coast Mariners make the trip to Campbelltown to face off against Macarthur FC. Coming into this game, Macarthur FC seem to be closing in towards the top four, as a win over the Mariners would see them jump over Western United and into fifth—tied with fourth-place Melbourne City FC. Central Coast Mariners have been poor so far this season, so they need to be making an example of a team higher up.

Key Stats

• Central Coast Mariners have not kept a clean sheet in their last seven games
• Macarthur FC have scored 16 goals so far this season in the A-League; their opponents have scored five
• Central Coast Mariners have won the previous two matches against Macarthur FC

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Macarthur FC so far are tied in position with their best league finish and, coming into this game having not lost their last three games, they only look like climbing higher in the table. With six goals in their last three games, they will be hungry to make quick work of Central Coast Mariners.

The Central Coast Mariners will be looking to forget this season so far. With only two wins from seven games and just five goals scored, fans are wondering what happened to the club that finished top of the league last season. Winger Ángel Torres was setting the league alight for the Mariners but was suspended and released from the club after an investigation into assault.

Macarthur FC Preview

Formation: 4-4-1-1 Predicted Line-Up: Filip Kurto; Ivan Vujica, Oliver Jones, Tomislav Uskok, Kealey Adamson; Marin Jakolis, Jake Hollman, Luke Brattan, Jed Drew; Daniel De Silva; Valère Germain

Founded in 2017, Macarthur FC have cemented themselves as a solid mid-table side, but this season has begun nicely for them. Currently sixth in the league table, Macarthur are the third-highest scoring team in the league and recently defeated last season’s runners-up Wellington Phoenix. Forwards Germain and Jakolis have eight combined goals in the league so far.

Central Coast Mariners Preview

Formation: 4-4-2 Predicted Line-Up: Dylan Persia-Cullen; Lucas Mauragis, Nathan Paull, Brian Kaltak, Storm Roux; Christian Theoharous, Harrison Steele, Alfie McCalmont, Sasha Kuzevski; Alou Kuol, Mikael Doka

It’s a mystery what has happened to the Central Coast Mariners. Last year they were champions and the year before that runners-up, yet they now sit ninth in the table with only two league wins. Striker Mikael Doka is yet to score his first goal this season, while Alou Kuol has only two goals so far. Still, this is a fixture they typically love, winning four of the last five matches with three victories coming at Campbelltown.

Head to Head Stats: Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners

Central Coast Mariners will be pleased to see this matchup. Historically, Macarthur have struggled against them, winning only four times in 13 encounters since Macarthur’s formation.

Betting Tips for Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners

In such terrible form, the Mariners will likely struggle and face a side not shy of scoring goals. Our betting experts recommend Macarthur FC to win to Nil as the best value tip. Odds at 29/10 mean a £10 stake could return up to £39 (odds subject to change).

Final Prediction: Macarthur FC vs Central Coast Mariners

Macarthur 2–0 Central Coast Mariners

It’s time for the Campbelltown side to break their home losing curse against the Mariners. With Macarthur’s current form, we expect this game to go in their favour.