Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultMelbourne City to win ✓65% · @1.41
Double chanceMelbourne City or draw ✓85% · @1.10
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✓10% · fair 10.09
Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
10:00 WAT, Tuesday 7 April: Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners in the A League, played at AAMI Park. In the table, Melbourne City are 4th, among the top four, on 7 points after 4 matches; Central Coast Mariners are 11th (in the drop zone) with 2.
Current form
Melbourne City, last 5: WDWDL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Central Coast Mariners, last 5: DLDWD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Perth Glory, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Melbourne City 2.0 xG, Central Coast Mariners 0.9 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 53% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Melbourne City 65%, draw 20%, Central Coast Mariners 15%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (79%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Melbourne City 2–0 Central Coast Mariners. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Melbourne City65%fair 1.55 · @1.41
Draw20%fair 4.89 · @4.60
Central Coast Mariners15%fair 6.74 · @7.00
2.92Expected goals
2.01Melbourne City xG
0.91Central Coast Mariners xG
53%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
1–011%
2–110%
1–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Melbourne City 2.0 – 0.9 Central Coast Mariners expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Melbourne City to win✓
65%
1.55
1.41
Double chance
Melbourne City or draw✓
85%
1.17
1.10
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.90
1.85
Draw no bet
Melbourne City (draw no bet)✓
81%
1.23
–
Asian handicap
Melbourne City -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.77
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
1.45
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
1.18
First team to score
Melbourne City to score first✓
65%
1.53
–
Half-time result
Melbourne City ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Melbourne City / FT Melbourne City✓
40%
2.48
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.09
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Recent results
Melbourne City – last 6
WDWDLL
4 Apr
vs Western Sydney Wanderers
3–0
W
22 Mar
@ Perth Glory
1–1
D
17 Mar
@ Sydney
1–0
W
3 Mar
vs Buriram United
1–1
D
28 Feb
@ Auckland
0–3
L
21 Feb
vs Melbourne Victory
1–3
L
1.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Central Coast Mariners – last 6
DLDWDW
4 Apr
vs Perth Glory
2–2
D
21 Mar
@ Melbourne Victory
1–4
L
14 Mar
vs Adelaide United
1–1
D
4 Mar
@ Macarthur
3–1
W
28 Feb
vs Newcastle Jets
0–0
D
22 Feb
vs Western Sydney Wanderers
3–2
W
1.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Melbourne City and Central Coast Mariners.
What is the prediction for Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners?
On our numbers Melbourne City have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Central Coast Mariners 15%.
How many goals will there be in Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners?
Our predicted score is Melbourne City 2–0 Central Coast Mariners, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners?
Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners (A League) kicks off on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at AAMI Park.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
