Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners
Australia A-League
Melbourne Victory
Central Coast Mariners
November 1, 2026 at 05:00 · AAMI Park
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Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners prediction and betting tip for this Australia A-League match, kicking off November 1, 2026 at 05:00 at AAMI Park. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X), 90% confidence.
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Melbourne Victory host Central Coast Mariners in the Australia A-League (matchday 3) on Sunday 1 November 2026, kick-off 05:00 WAT at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Melbourne Victory are 8th in the table with 1 points from 2 games (0-1-1), while Central Coast Mariners sit 9th on 1 points. The two sides are level on points. At home Melbourne Victory have won 0 of 1; Central Coast Mariners have won 0 of 1 on the road.
Melbourne Victory have one draw and one defeat in their last 2 league games (L-D), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded. Central Coast Mariners have one draw and one defeat in their last 2 league games (D-L), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Melbourne Victory have won 2, Central Coast Mariners 3, with 1 draw and an average of 2.3 goals per game. The most recent, in March 2026, finished Melbourne Victory 4-1 Central Coast Mariners.
Melbourne Victory average 1.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets, usually in a 4-4-1-1. Central Coast Mariners average 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game this season, with 0 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-4-2.
Melbourne Victory will be without L. D'Arrigo (inactive). Central Coast Mariners will be without T. Hisamatsu (inactive) and T. Sainsbury (achilles tendon injury).
Players to watch: C. Nduka leads Melbourne Victory's scoring with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Bookmakers make Melbourne Victory the favourites: Melbourne Victory 1.42, draw 4.50, Central Coast Mariners 7.00 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.53 and under at 2.38. Both teams to score: yes 1.70, no 2.05.
Our prediction: Melbourne Victory or draw (1X). The model gives Melbourne Victory or a draw a 90% chance, bookmakers make Melbourne Victory favourites at 1.42 and Central Coast Mariners are missing 2 players.
Team news
- Out L. D'Arrigo Inactive
- Out T. Hisamatsu Inactive
- Out T. Sainsbury Achilles Tendon Injury
A-League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Melbourne Victory | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Season stats
| Melbourne Victory | Central Coast Mariners | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 2 | 2 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 0 / 1 / 1 | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 2 (1.0) | 2 (1.0) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 3 (1.5) | 4 (2.0) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.0 / 1.0 | 2.0 / 0.0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 0 | 0 |
| Biggest win | — | — |
| Usual formation | 4-4-1-1 | 4-4-2 |
Top scorers
- C. Nduka 1 goal · 1 assist
- K. Jelacic 1 goal · 0 assists
No player in the league's top scorers list.
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 06:12. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Melbourne Victory or draw (1X) — The model gives Melbourne Victory or a draw a 90% chance, bookmakers make Melbourne Victory favourites at 1.42 and Central Coast Mariners are missing 2 players.
Form (last 5)
Melbourne Victory
LD
1.0 scored · 1.5 conceded per game
Central Coast Mariners
DL
1.0 scored · 2.0 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
2 Melbourne Victory wins 1 draws 3 Central Coast Mariners wins last 6 meetings
- Melbourne Victory4 - 1Central Coast Mariners A-League
- Central Coast Mariners1 - 0Melbourne Victory A-League
- Melbourne Victory3 - 0Central Coast Mariners A-League
- Central Coast Mariners0 - 0Melbourne Victory A-League
- Central Coast Mariners3 - 1Melbourne Victory A-League
- Melbourne Victory0 - 1Central Coast Mariners A-League
Statistics: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 06:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).