Match Report
Central Coast Mariners (9th, 32 pts) visited Melbourne City (6th, 38 pts) with 6 points between them. On the form table Melbourne City stood 1st over the last five rounds, despite being 6th overall.
5 matches unbeaten backed Melbourne City's arrival.
Across 13 recorded meetings, Melbourne City have 4 wins to Central Coast Mariners's 4, with 5 draws, at 3 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 62% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 69%. The fixture has tightened lately: 1.8 goals per game over the last five meetings, down from 3 all-time.
Goal scorers
Melbourne City: Andreas Kuen (22'), Andrew Nabbout (67') · Central Coast Mariners: Ali Auglah (90')
Key stats
Possession: Melbourne City 60% · Central Coast Mariners 40% · Total shots: 19-11 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 5-4