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Melbourne VictoryLDLDL
Central Coast MarinersLDLDLHead to head
Melbourne Victory 20 · Draws 14 · Central Coast Mariners 9 (43 meetings, last 10 below)
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Our prediction
Melbourne Victory to win
@ 1.42Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 4 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners preview and result
Melbourne Victory and Central Coast Mariners met in the A League on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 07:10 (Nigerian time). The match finished 4 - 1, 0 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Melbourne Victory a 75% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Central Coast Mariners 6%. Our pick was Melbourne Victory to win with 85% confidence at odds of 1.42. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Melbourne Victory or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.11.
Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (1.6 for Melbourne Victory, 1.3 for Central Coast Mariners). The chance of three or more goals is 54%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 5 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Melbourne Victory have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-L-D-L), scoring 4 and conceding 8. Central Coast Mariners have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-D-L-D-L), scoring 4 and conceding 10. In their last 10 meetings, Melbourne Victory won 20, Central Coast Mariners won 9 and 14 ended level. In the table, Melbourne Victory are 9th with 3 points and Central Coast Mariners are 11th with 2 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners?
Our pre-match prediction is Melbourne Victory to win (85% confidence) at odds of 1.42. Win chances: Melbourne Victory 75%, draw 19%, Central Coast Mariners 6%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 54%).
What time is Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners?
Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners (A League) was played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 07:10 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners?
The double chance 1X (Melbourne Victory or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.11. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
A League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wellington Phoenix |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 |  Sydney |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 |  Brisbane Roar |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 |  Melbourne City |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 |  Perth Glory |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 |  Western Sydney Wanderers |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 |  Macarthur |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 8 |  Auckland |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 9 |  Melbourne Victory |
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Newcastle Jets |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -4 | 2 |
| 11 |  Central Coast Mariners |
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| 12 |  Adelaide United |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
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