Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction and Betting Tips | 23rd December 2024

Macarthur will play host to Central Coast Mariners at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in the A-League on Monday. The sides are struggling to get their campaigns off the ground after eight rounds of games.

Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Preview

Macarthur defeated Wellington Phoenix in their previous game to end a three-game winless streak, during which they dropped five points. The hosts have won thrice, drawn twice and lost thrice in eight matches, which leaves them seventh in the table on 11 points. They are winless in their last two home matches.

The Bulls are in search if their first A-League title. Last season, they finished in the fifth spot and qualified for the Finals Series but couldn’t progress beyond the elimination-finals. Macarthur lost their previous two clashes at home (3-0, 3-2) against Central Coast Mariners in all competitions.

Central Coast Mariners are also struggling for form, losing thrice in their last five matches, with 11 goals conceded. They sit three places behind Macarthur – 10th – on nine points, following two wins, three draws and two losses in eight outings. The visitors have won once on the road this season so far.

Mariners achieved a double last season, winning the Championship and Premiership, for the third time. However, they are yet to replicate their brilliance of last term in this campaign, but these are early days. They could get back on track and make progress in the standings if they build on their previous win against Sydney (2-1).

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Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Macarthur have won once and lost four times in their last five matches against Central Coast Mariners.
• Macarthur have won once and lost four times in their last five matches at home against Central Coast Mariners.
• Macarthur have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
• Central Coast Mariners have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
• Macarthur have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five matches while Central Coast Mariners have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Macarthur – W-D-D-L-W, Central Coast Mariners – L-W-L-L-W.

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Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction

Macarthur are set to welcome the reigning champions. Despite their struggles, the visitors remain a formidable team that could stun any opposition.

Central Coast Mariners have been a disaster on the road so far. They must prove they have the potential to pull the side from the current rot.

Macarthur are the favorites based on home advantage.

Prediction: Macarthur 2-1 Central Coast Mariners

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Macarthur vs Central Coast Mariners Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Macarthur to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Macarthur to score first – Yes

Tip 4: Central Coast Mariners to score - Yes