Central Coast Mariners has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Melbourne City FC has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Central Coast Mariners scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.60. Melbourne City FC scores 1.60 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 60% of Central Coast Mariners's games and 40% of Melbourne City FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Melbourne City FC has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.13 per game. Central Coast Mariners takes 10.4 shots per game, while Melbourne City FC takes 11.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Central Coast Mariners leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Melbourne City FC leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.60 after halftime.

When the teams score

Central Coast Mariners's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Melbourne City FC, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

A-League games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Stats by half

0 : 0

First half

0 : 0

Second half

Game stats

42Possession (%)58

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

3Shots14

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

2Shots on target4

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0.55xG1.54

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

3Corners8

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

29Dangerous attacks51

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

7Fouls8

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0Cards2

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.4Points per game1.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1.4Goals scored / game1.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1.6Goals allowed / game1

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1.13xG for1.35

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

46%Average possession58%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

3Shots on target / game3.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

20%Clean sheets60%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

60%Both teams scored40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.4Shots per game11

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

3Shots on target3.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

13.5%Shot conversion14.5%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

46%Possession58%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1.13xG for1.35

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1.82xG against1.34

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Shooting quality

Central Coast Mariners: Counter-attackingMelbourne City FC: Efficient finishing

	Central Coast Mariners	Melbourne City FC
Accuracy (shots on target)	29%	33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)	0.11	0.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)	0.47	0.44

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Melbourne City FC is 14% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.6 pts / game - Melbourne City FC

Central Coast Mariners

WLDWL

Season result split

40% W20% R40% P

Season (W-D-L)

2-1-2

1.40 pts / game · goal difference -1

Last 5 (W-D-L)

2-1-2

1.40 pts / game

Record at home (W-D-L)

1-1-0

Last 5 at home

1-1-0

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.13Opponent xG: 1.82BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Melbourne City FC

DWDWL

Season result split

40% W40% R20% P

Season (W-D-L)

2-2-1

1.60 pts / game · goal difference +3

Last 5 (W-D-L)

2-2-1

1.60 pts / game

Record away (W-D-L)

1-2-1

Last 5 away

1-2-1

DDWL

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.35Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Melbourne City FC is 14% better for: goals scored per game.

1.4 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.6 goals / game - Melbourne City FC

Melbourne City FC is 60% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.6 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1 goals / game - Melbourne City FC

Central Coast Mariners scoring profile: mixed

Central Coast Mariners scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).

Melbourne City FC scoring profile: very strong

Melbourne City FC scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).

7Goals scored (season)8

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

8Goals conceded (season)5

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

3Average goals per game2.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

7Goals scored (last 5)8

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

8Goals conceded (last 5)5

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Central Coast Mariners

20%

Clean sheets1 of 5 meczów

20%

No goal1 of 5 meczów

Melbourne City FC

60%

Clean sheets3 of 5 meczów

20%

No goal1 of 5 meczów

How often they score at least...

80%1 goal80%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%2 goals40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

20%3 goals20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0%4 goals20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

60%2 goals20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

20%3 goals20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0%4 goals20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

60%

Central Coast Mariners - BTTS3 of 5 meczów

40%

Melbourne City FC - BTTS2 of 5 meczów

53%

League average

Goal patterns

40%BTTS at half-time40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

20%BTTS in both halves0%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

20%Scored in both halves40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

BTTS and goal count

40%Min. 3 goals and BTTS20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

60%BTTS - last 540%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

100%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)80%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

80%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)80%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Over / Under - Central Coast Mariners

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 100%Under 0%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 80%Under 20%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 40%Under 60%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 40%Under 60%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 40%Under 60%

Over / Under - Melbourne City FC

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 80%Under 20%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 80%Under 20%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 40%Under 60%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 40%Under 60%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 20%Under 80%

1st half

60%Min. 1 goal before half-time80%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%Min. 2 goals before half-time60%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%Min. 3 goals before half-time20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

2nd half

80%Min. 1 goal after half-time60%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%Min. 2 goals after half-time40%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Melbourne City FC is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.6 pts / game - Melbourne City FC

Central Coast Mariners - half-time state

20% leading40% draw40% trailing

Melbourne City FC - half-time state

40% leading40% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)1.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0.8Goals scored (1st half)1

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1Goals conceded (1st half)0.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1.8Average goals (1st half)1.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%Clean sheet before half-time60%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

60%No goal before half-time20%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

After half-time (2nd half)

1.6Points per game (2nd half)1.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0.6Goals scored (2nd half)0.6

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

0.6Goals conceded (2nd half)0.4

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

1.2Average goals (2nd half)1

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

60%Clean sheet after half-time80%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

40%No goal after half-time60%

Central Coast MarinersMelbourne City FC

Central Coast Mariners - second-half results

40% W40% R20% P

Half-time points

Half-time goals

-1

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.00

PPG before half-time

Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.4

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Melbourne City FC - second-half results

40% W40% R20% P

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.60

PPG before half-time

Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Central Coast Mariners - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.00	1.60
Goals scored / game	0.8	0.6
Goals allowed / game	1.0	0.6
Average goals per game	1.8	1.2
1 goal	60%	80%
2 goals	40%	40%
3 goals	40%	0%
Clean sheet	40%	60%
No goal	60%	40%
Goal difference	-1	0

Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing

2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

Melbourne City FC - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.60	1.60
Goals scored / game	1.0	0.6
Goals allowed / game	0.6	0.4
Average goals per game	1.6	1.0
1 goal	80%	60%
2 goals	60%	40%
3 goals	20%	0%
Clean sheet	60%	80%
No goal	20%	60%
Goal difference	+2	+1

Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing

2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Central Coast Mariners

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Melbourne City FC

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.80

Estimated goals

attack vs. opponent defense

1.2 : 1.6

Estimated goal split

home : away

105%

Pace vs league

100% = league average

50%

Both teams scored (BTTS)

average from both teams' seasons

-100%

Derby effect

H2H goals vs typical matches

64%

BTTS estimate

from both teams' scoring frequency

0:0 risk

about 1 in 25 matches

0-1

Most common goal range

attack vs. defense for both teams

Central Coast Mariners

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.69

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.49

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

+0.5 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

+0.27

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.22

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

84%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

160%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

0.00

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

-0.2

Late goals

14% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.

14%

Melbourne City FC

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

+0.01

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.59

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-2.8 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

+0.25

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.34

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

160%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

60%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

0.00

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

-0.4

Late goals

25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 38% come in the first quarter-hour.

25%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).

Teams vs league

	Central Coast Mariners	Liga	Melbourne City FC
Average goals per game	▲ 3.00	2.66	• 2.60
Both teams scored	▲ 60%	53%	▼ 40%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)	▼ 40%	50%	▼ 40%
Clean sheets	▼ 20%	27%	▲ 60%
Goal before half-time	▼ 60%	72%	▲ 80%
Goal after half-time	▲ 80%	72%	▼ 60%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.66

Average goals per game

53%

Both teams scored

50%

Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)

27%

Clean sheets

1.66

Home goals / game

1.00

Away goals / game

+66%

Home attack advantage

+40%

Home defensive advantage

+34%

Total home advantage

Goals in 1st half (whole league)

72%

1 goal

41%

2 goals

19%

3 goals

4 goals

Goals in 2nd half (whole league)

72%

1 goal

41%

2 goals

13%

3 goals

4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

30'
Melbourne City FCYellow cardBesian Kutleshi
46'
Central Coast MarinersSubstitutionOn: Bailey BrandtmanOff: Sabit Ngor
48'
Melbourne City FCYellow cardMax Caputo
67'
Central Coast MarinersSubstitutionOn: Christian TheoharousOff: Arthur De Lima
68'
Central Coast MarinersSubstitutionOn: Nicholas DuarteOff: Ryan Edmondson
69'
Melbourne City FCSubstitutionOn: Liam BonetigOff: Samuel Souprayen
72'
Central Coast MarinersSubstitutionOn: Harrison SteeleOff: Nathan Paull
77'
Melbourne City FCSubstitutionOn: Harrison ShillingtonOff: Besian Kutleshi
79'
Central Coast MarinersSubstitutionOn: Abdul FaisalOff: Miguel Di Pizio

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeCasey Reibelt Home managerWarren Moon Away managerAurelio Vidmar

FAQ

What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC?

The A-League match finished Central Coast Mariners 0:0 Melbourne City FC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC?

Central Coast Mariners score 1.40 goals per game on average and Melbourne City FC 1.60. The A-League average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Central Coast Mariners's matches and 40% of Melbourne City FC's.

What form are Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City FC in?

Over the last 5 games Central Coast Mariners have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Melbourne City FC 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.

Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC: match statistics

Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Recent form

Scoring records

BTTS and goal totals

xG and shots

First-half and second-half trends

When the teams score

League scoring profile

Head-to-head record

Stats by half

Game stats

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Shooting quality

Team form— who is in better shape?

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How often they score at least...

How often they concede at least...

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

Goal patterns

BTTS and goal count

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

Full game - team comparison (Over)

Over / Under - Central Coast Mariners

Over / Under - Melbourne City FC

1st half

2nd half

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

Before half-time (1st half)

After half-time (2nd half)

Central Coast Mariners - second-half results

Melbourne City FC - second-half results

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

Game profile

Central Coast Mariners

Melbourne City FC

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

Teams vs league

Lineups and player events

Home team

Starting lineup

Substitutes

Away team

Starting lineup

Substitutes

Match timeline

Referee and managers

FAQ