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The Australian A-League returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC square off at the Central Coast Stadium on Saturday. The Mariners are one of six sides yet to lose a home game in the league this season and will be aiming to extend this impressive run.
Central Coast Mariners continue to struggle for consistency in the new season as they were held to a goalless draw by Melbourne City at the Central Coast Stadium last Saturday.
With that result, the Mariners have failed to win four of their first six games this season, claiming two draws and losing twice while conceding eight goals and scoring seven so far.
Central Coast Mariners have picked up eight points from their seven matches so far to sit seventh in the standings, but could move level on points with second-placed Brisbane Roar.
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Meanwhile, Sydney FC failed to pose any serious threat in attack last weekend when they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Western Sydney Wanderers at the CommBank Stadium.
Before that, Ufuk Talay’s men kicked off the new league campaign with a 2-1 defeat against Adelaide United in October’s season opener before claiming four wins from their subsequent four matches.
With 12 points from the first 18 available, Sydney FC currently sit top of the A-League table, one point above second-placed Brisbane Roar.
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Sydney hold the upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won 30 of the last 62 meetings between the two teams.
- Central Coast Mariners have picked up 18 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 14 occasions.
- Sydney FC have lost all but one of their last five A-League away matches, with a 4-1 victory over Newcastle Jets on November 1 being the exception.
- Central Coast Mariners are unbeaten in five of their last six A-League home games, picking up two wins and three draws since the start of March.
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC Prediction
Sydney were sent crashing back down to earth last weekend, but they will be backing themselves to bounce back here as they take on a Central Coast Mariners side, who have struggled for consistency this season.
Talay’s men boast a superior and more experienced squad on paper and we are backing them to come away with the desired result.
Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 0-2 Sydney FC
Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Sydney to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of their Mariners’ last five games)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in seven of the hosts’ last eight outings)
