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Brisbane Roar will play host to Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium in the A-League Men on Friday. Both teams have struggled to get their campaigns off the ground in the new season, with little sign of improvement for the hosts, especially.
Brisbane Roar have been unable to cure their hangover from last season. They are yet to record a win this term after nine rounds of matches, and will enter this game on the back of two straight defeats. The hosts are missing the services of two key injured defenders - Ben Warland and Corey Brown. However, this alone can’t explain their dismal form.
The Roar sit bottom of the standings with two points, following seven defeats and two draws. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 22 times, now posting a negative goal differential of -11. Brisbane Roar will be out to claim their first home win of the season but there is no guarantee in it considering their weak form.
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Central Coast Mariners are faring slightly better but not impressive, as they have won only two matches so far in 10 outings. The visitors have drawn five times and lost thrice, leaving them 10th in the standings with 11 points. They could leap two places to the eighth spot if they find success at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.
Mariners are the defending double champions – Premiership and Champions – but they look miserable this term. They are already 12 points adrift of the top spot after just 10 rounds of matches. Central Coast Mariners have managed one win in their last five away matches but crushed Brisbane Roar 3-0 in their last visit to Suncorp Stadium.
Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brisbane Roar have won once and lost four times in their last five matches against Central Coast Mariners.
- Brisbane Roar have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five home matches against Central Coast Mariners.
- Brisbane Roar have won once and lost four times in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Brisbane Roar have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Brisbane Roar – L-L-D-L-D, Central Coast Mariners – D-L-D-L-W.
Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction
Brisbane Roar will continue their quest for a first win in an effort to revive their bleak campaign. If it works, it could boost their confidence going forward.
Central Coast Mariners have won in each of their last three trips to face Brisbane Roar. They will hope to make it four out of four thanks to the hosts’ terrible form.
Central Coast Mariners come in as the favourites based on form.
Prediction: Brisbane Roar 1-3 Central Coast Mariners
Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Central Coast Mariners
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Central Coast Mariners to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Brisbane Roar to score - Yes
