Central Coast Mariners vs Yokohama F Marinos Prediction and Betting Tips | 3rd December 2024

Central Coast Mariners will welcome Yokohama F Marinos to Industree Group Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday. Both teams are on opposite paths, with three rounds of game to end the league phase.

Central Coast Mariners vs Yokohama F Marinos Preview

The hosts are facing a dire situation in the campaign and need a miracle to survive. They are yet to record a win after five matchdays, drawing once and losing four times. They sit in the 11th spot in the East Region table – one place above bottom – with one point. Central Coast Mariners will need to be flawless in their remaining games to stand a chance.

Mariners are returning to the AFC Champions League after 10 years of absence. However, they reached the final of the AFC Cup last season, losing against Lebanese side Al Ahed. Central Coast Mariners won the double in the Australian A-League last season but have been struggling this term, sitting ninth after six games.

Yokohama F Marinos have been doing well since the beginning of the league phase, winning thrice, drawing once and losing once. They sit close to the top, in the third spot, with 10 points ahead of matchday six. The visitors have almost booked their place in the round of 16, but are pushing to strengthen their position.

Marinos finished second in Japan’s top flight - J1 League – last season, but are far behind in the 2024 season after 37 rounds of matches. With just one matchday to spare, Yokohama F Marinos sit seventh on 52 points, trailing the top spot by 17 points. They will likely not secure a continental spot this term.

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Central Coast Mariners vs Yokohama F Marinos Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Central Coast Mariners have won twice in their last 10 matches in all competitions, drawing four times.
• Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches at home.
• Central Coast Mariners have scored six goals and conceded nine in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Yokohama F Marinos have won four times and drawn once in their last five matches on the road.
• Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches while Yokohama F Marinos have won their last five matches. Form Guide: Central Coast Mariners – L-W-L-D-D, Yokohama F Marinos – W-W-W-W-W.

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Central Coast Mariners vs Yokohama F Marinos Prediction

Central Coast Mariners appear to have lost their way in their AFC Champions League Elite campaign, which could be a huge problem in their remaining games.

Brazilian star Elber has been the shining light in attack for Marinos in this campaign with five goal. We expect his work to continue.

Yokohama F Marinos are the favorites based on form and momentum.

Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Yokohama F Marinos

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Central Coast Mariners vs Yokohama F Marinos Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Yokohama F Marinos to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Yokohama F Marinos to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Central Coast Mariners to score - Yes