Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory FC face each other on Sunday 02.01.2026, at 06:00 (UK Time), in a A-League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Central Coast Mariners's home ground, the Central Coast Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory FC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory FC
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Melbourne Victory FC Win
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Central Coast Mariners preview
Central Coast Mariners heads into the match with the following record in the A-League: in 14 matches, Mariners secured 3 victories, 4 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.93 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Central Coast Mariners's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Central Coast Mariners has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 18 goals, of which 18 were scored in the A-League, resulting in an average of 1.29 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Sabit Ngor, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Miguel Di Pizio has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Central Coast Mariners has conceded 23 goals in the A-League (an average of 1.64 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.64 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Melbourne Victory FC preview
Melbourne Victory FC comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the A-League. They have secured 6 victories, 2 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses.
Victory's attack has been highly effective, scoring 20 goals during this period. Of that total, 20 were netted in the A-League, with an average of 1.43 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.43.
Boys in Blue's offensive system is led by Nikolaos Vergos, the team's top scorer this season. The greek forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Juan Mata. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.29 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 14 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory FC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Central Coast Mariners
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L L |
0.93 |
| Home | D L L D D |
0.86 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 2.57 | 3.29 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.14 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.64 | 1.43 | 1.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 86% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 14% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.06 | 1.02 | 1.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.98 | 2 | 1.95 |
Melbourne Victory FC
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W D |
1.43 |
| Home | W L W L D |
1.86 |
| Away | L D L W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 57% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.71 | 3 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 2 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 43% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 29% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 36% | 43% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 1.96 | 1.63 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.05 | 1.54 |
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