A-League
Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 - 04:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: AAMI Park
Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction & Stats - A-League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners carries real history into this round of the A-League.
The two sides meet on 01/11 (Sunday) at AAMI Park, 04:00 (UK time).
Read the Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Melbourne Victory FC Win
Last updated on 30-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Melbourne Victory FC the side to beat, with roughly 65% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all A-League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Melbourne Victory FC Preview
Melbourne Victory FC reach this fixture 2 match into their A-League. Here is where Victory stand:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 1.5 a game
Victory, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Charles Boniface Nduka, 1 goals
Most assists: Charles Boniface Nduka, 1 assists
Recent results — Melbourne Victory FC
24/10/2026 04:40
17/10/2026 22:00
02/05/2026 05:40
25/04/2026 05:35
17/04/2026 05:35
Central Coast Mariners: how they are travelling
Central Coast Mariners come in 2 matches into their A-League.
Here is what Mariners have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
0.5 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
4 conceded, at 2 a game
Mariners, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Oliver Lavale, 1 goals
Most assists: Diesel Herrington, 0 assists
Recent results — Mariners
24/10/2026 22:00
17/10/2026 04:40
25/04/2026 03:00
18/04/2026 23:00
10/04/2026 05:35
The head-to-head favours Melbourne Victory FC
Recent meetings have tended to go Melbourne Victory FC's way against Central Coast Mariners.
From 48 match(es):
Melbourne Victory FC: 22 win(s)
Central Coast Mariners: 12 win(s)
Drawn: 14
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners prediction.
Form comparison Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Melbourne Victory FC
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.05 | 1.32 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.62 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Central Coast Mariners
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.41 | 0.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.92 | 1.62 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners
Match: Melbourne Victory FC vs Central Coast Mariners
Competition: A-League
Date: Sunday, 01/11/2026
Kick-off: 04:00 (UK time)
Venue: AAMI Park
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Stats
The statistics for Boys in Blue vs The Yellow & Navy that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 82%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 91%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 64%
Cards
4
League: 3.91
Corners
6
League: 8.73
Home Team
Melbourne Victory FC
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.05 | 1.32 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.62 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Central Coast Mariners
Australia - A-League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.41 | 0.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.77 | 1.92 | 1.62 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+36% Corners / Match
Melbourne Victory FC received +36% more corners than Central Coast Mariners in the A-League
7 / Match
Melbourne City FC
(4)
Wellington Phoenix
(7)(2)
Wellington Phoenix
(2)
Newcastle Jets FC
Cards
2 / Match
+25% Cards / Match
Central Coast Mariners received +25% more cards than Melbourne Victory FC in the A-League
2.5 / Match
Melbourne City FC
(2)
Wellington Phoenix
(2)(2)
Wellington Phoenix
(3)
Newcastle Jets FC
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Melbourne City FC
(1)
Wellington Phoenix
(1)(0)
Wellington Phoenix
(2)
Newcastle Jets FC
Goals Conceded
1.5 / Match
+25%
Central Coast Mariners condeded +25% more goals than Melbourne Victory FC
2 / Match
Melbourne City FC
(1)
Wellington Phoenix
(2)(2)
Wellington Phoenix
(2)
Newcastle Jets FC
A-League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wellington Phoenix
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Western Sydney Wanderers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |
Sydney FC
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |
Macarthur
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Brisbane Roar
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Auckland
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Newcastle Jets FC
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 8 |
Melbourne Victory FC
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 9 |
Central Coast Mariners
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 10 |
Melbourne City FC
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 11 |
Adelaide United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Perth Glory FC
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
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