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Defending champions Central Coast Mariners welcome Perth Glory to the Central Coast Stadium in the A-League on Saturday. The hosts have drawn their two league games, while Glory have lost both.
The Mariners began their campaign with a goalless home draw with Melbourne Victory and drew 1-1 with Adelaide United last week. Sabit Ngor James opened his account for the club against Adelaide, equalising in the 62nd minute off the bench.
Perth, meanwhile, suffered a 6-1 loss to Macarthur in their campaign opener before falling to a 2-0 home loss to Wellington Phoenix. They are languishing at the bottom of the league table, while Central Coast are ninth.
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Central Coast Mariners vs Perth Glory Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 57 times across competitions, including friendlies, with Central Coast leading 26-20.
- Both teams registered home wins in their league meetings last season.
- Perth are on a 12-game winless streak in the A-League, suffering six consecutive defeats, conceding 31 times in the losses.
- Central Coast have won one of their last seven meetings against Perth, conceding twice in five games.
- Perth have one win in away games in the A-League since October 2022.
- The Mariners have had four losses in their last seven home games in the A-League against Glory.
Central Coast Mariners vs Perth Glory Prediction
The Mariners have endured a winless run in competitive games this season, losing three of six games across the A-League, Australia Cup and AFC Champions League. Nonetheless, they are unbeaten in 10 league games, winning seven.
Glory, meanwhile, are on a six-game losing streak in the league, conceding 31 goals. They have lost five of their eight away games in 2024. Considering the visitors' poor defensive form, the Mariners should eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Central Coast 2-1 Perth
Central Coast Mariners vs Perth Glory Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Central Coast to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Alou Kuol to score or assist any time - Yes
