Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners prediction
Melbourne Victory
Sunday, 1 November 2026
1:1Half time 0 : 0A-League
Central Coast Mariners
- Valadon 69′
- Lavale 63′
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Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners: preview and prediction
Melbourne Victory welcome Central Coast Mariners to AAMI Park in Melbourne on Sunday 1 November, with kick-off at 04:00. It's matchday 3 in the A-League. Melbourne Victory go into it 9th in the table after three games, with Central Coast Mariners 10th. Last time out Melbourne Victory were beaten 2-0 at Persib Bandung, and Central Coast Mariners were beaten 2-0 at Wellington Phoenix.
Melbourne Victory: form and key numbers
Melbourne Victory have won none, drawn two and lost one of their three A-League games so far, scoring 3 and letting in 4. That has them 9th on 2 points.
Their last six in all competitions read one win, three draws and two defeats, at 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Last time out they lost 2-0 to Persib Bandung away; before that came a 1-1 draw at home to Melbourne City and a 2-1 defeat away at Wellington Phoenix.
Melbourne Victory haven't won in three. At home they've won one of two recently (4 scored, 1 conceded). L. D'Arrigo (inactive) misses out.
- APersib Bandung0-2L
- HMelbourne City1-1D
- AWellington Phoenix1-2L
- HFC Seoul3-0W
- ASouth Melbourne1-1D
- AViettel1-1D
Melbourne Victory: last 6 results in all competitions, newest first.
Central Coast Mariners: form and key numbers
So far in the A-League, Central Coast Mariners have won none, drawn two and lost one of three, with 3 goals scored and 5 conceded, good for 10th place and 2 points.
Over the last three matches it has been no wins, one draw and two defeats, averaging 1.3 goals for and 2.3 against. Last time out they lost 2-0 to Wellington Phoenix away; before that came a 2-2 draw at home to Newcastle Jets and a 3-2 defeat away at Vanuatu United.
Central Coast Mariners haven't won in three. On the road they've won none of two recently (2 scored, 5 conceded). T. Hisamatsu (inactive) and T. Sainsbury (achilles tendon injury) both miss out.
- AWellington Phoenix0-2L
- HNewcastle Jets2-2D
- AVanuatu United2-3L
Central Coast Mariners: last 3 results in all competitions, newest first.
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners: match analysis
Home and away form points to Melbourne Victory: Melbourne Victory have won one of their last two at home, Central Coast Mariners none of their last two on the road. The two sides are level on points. Melbourne Victory also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Perth Glory | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 10 | Central Coast Mariners | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| 11 | Newcastle Jets | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
We make Melbourne Victory clear favourites at 71%, with Central Coast Mariners on 11% and the draw at 18%.
- 1.21.3
- 1.22.3
- 2.11.1
On goals, it expects around 3.2 in the game: 2.1 for Melbourne Victory and 1.1 for Central Coast Mariners. Over 2.5 goals is 60% and both teams scoring 54%.
- L. D'ArrigoInactive
- T. HisamatsuInactive
- T. SainsburyAchilles Tendon Injury
Backed by form, home and away records and goal difference.
Every market at a glance
- ResultMelbourne Victory win71%
- Double chanceMelbourne Victory or draw89%
- GoalsOver 2.560%
- Both teams to scoreYes54%
- Clean sheetMelbourne Victory37%
- CornersMelbourne Victory 5.9 · Central Coast Mariners 4.210.1 expected
- Cards4.1 yellows expectedRed 15%
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Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners