Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory FC: match statistics
Melbourne Victory FC is displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to just 1.0 point for Central Coast Mariners. The visitors hold a clear advantage in offensive quality, as evidenced by xG statistics (1.63 vs 1.02) and the average shots on target (4.43 vs 2.57). Central Coast Mariners are performing very poorly at home, winning only 14% of their home matches and conceding an average of 1.43 goals per game. Melbourne Victory, despite a 57% loss rate in away matches, has recently shown an upturn in form with three wins in their last five games. Additionally, the visitors have a better average possession (49% vs 42%) and higher defensive efficiency with 43% clean sheets on the road. Taking all these factors into account, Melbourne Victory FC has a genuine chance of securing all three points in this encounter.
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory FC: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Central Coast Mariners played against Melbourne Victory FC in A-League (Australia). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Central Coast Mariners has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Melbourne Victory FC has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Central Coast Mariners scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.64. Melbourne Victory FC scores 1.43 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Central Coast Mariners's games and 36% of Melbourne Victory FC's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne Victory FC has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.06 per game. Central Coast Mariners takes 9.9 shots per game, while Melbourne Victory FC takes 16.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Central Coast Mariners leads at halftime in 14% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Melbourne Victory FC leads at halftime in 21% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Central Coast Mariners's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Melbourne Victory FC, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Melbourne Victory FC is displaying significantly better form in their last five matches, averaging 1.8 points per game compared to just 1.0 point for Central Coast Mariners. The visitors hold a clear advantage in offensive quality, as evidenced by xG statistics (1.63 vs 1.02) and the average shots on target (4.43 vs 2.57). Central Coast Mariners are performing very poorly at home, winning only 14% of their home matches and conceding an average of 1.43 goals per game. Melbourne Victory, despite a 57% loss rate in away matches, has recently shown an upturn in form with three wins in their last five games. Additionally, the visitors have a better average possession (49% vs 42%) and higher defensive efficiency with 43% clean sheets on the road. Taking all these factors into account, Melbourne Victory FC has a genuine chance of securing all three points in this encounter.
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Game stats
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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne Victory FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.27 |
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 Victory FC is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.8 pts / game - Melbourne Victory FC
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 Victory FC is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.43 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC
Melbourne Victory FC is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Central Coast Mariners · 1.29 goals / game - Melbourne Victory FC
Central Coast Mariners scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Melbourne Victory FC keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 meczów).
Melbourne Victory FC scores in 57% of games (8 of 14 meczów), while Central Coast Mariners keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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)
Over / Under - Central Coast Mariners
Over / Under - Melbourne Victory FC
1st half
2nd half
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Central Coast Mariners - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Melbourne Victory FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 2.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +8 |
* 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Central Coast Mariners
Melbourne Victory FC
* 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 Victory FC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.93 | 2.78 | • 2.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 26% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 72% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory FC?
The A-League match finished Central Coast Mariners 1:0 Melbourne Victory 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 Victory FC?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.29 goals per game on average and Melbourne Victory FC 1.43. The A-League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Central Coast Mariners's matches and 36% of Melbourne Victory FC's.
What form are Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory FC in?
Over the last 5 games Central Coast Mariners have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Melbourne Victory FC 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory FC?
The statistical background for Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory FC — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.