Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction and Betting Tips

Adelaide United and Central Coast Mariners battle for three points in an Australian A League matchday two fixture on Saturday. The hosts were the only side not to partake in league action last weekend and haven't been in competitive action since falling to a 1-0 defeat to Melbourne Victory in the Australian Cup semi-final last month.

Central Coast, meanwhile, fell to a 3-2 defeat at Shanghai Port in the AFC Champions League. They were 2-0 down at the break, courtesy of goals from Li Ang and Wu Lei. Mikael Doka halved the deficit just past the hour-mark, while Matias Vargas and Nicholas Duarte scored late goals for either side.

The Mariners now turn their attention back to the league scene, where they kickstarted their campaign with a goalless home draw with Melbourne Victory.

Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

This will be the 60th meeting between the two sides. Central Coast trail 27-25.
Their most recent clash in May 2024 saw Central Coast claim a 2-0 home win.
Five of their last seven head-to-head games, including the last four, have seen one side fail to score.
Five of the Mariners' last six games across competitions have had goals at both ends and also produced at least three goals.
Adelaide have won one of their last seven head-to-head games, losing six.
Central Coast are winless in five games across competitions, losing four.

Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction

Adelaide will hope to begin their campaign with a victory, but their record in this fixture in recent years hasn't been the best.

Central Coast are two-time defending champions of the A League and will be aiming for a three-peat. However, the Coasties haven't had an ideal start to their campaign but have won six of their last seven head-to-head games.

Expect the visitors to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.

Prediction: Adelaide 1-2 Central Coast

Adelaide United vs Central Coast Mariners Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Central Coast to win

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals

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