Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory: result 3-1 and analysis
A-LeagueGrand FinalKick-off on May 25, 2024 at 09:45 AM (UTC)Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
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What was the result of Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory?
Central Coast Mariners won 3-1 on May 25, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 50′J. GeriaMelbourne Victory
- 90′R. EdmondsonCentral Coast Mariners
- 97′M. Di PizioCentral Coast Mariners
- 120′R. EdmondsonCentral Coast Mariners
Official lineup for Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Central Coast Mariners
4-4-2- 4J. Nisbet
- 9A. Kuol
- 7C. Theoharous
- 6M. Balard
- 26B. Tapp
- 2Mikael Doka
- 18J. Farrell
- 3B. Kaltak
- 23D. Hall
- 15S. Roux
- 20D. Vukovic
Melbourne Victory
4-2-3-1- 10B. Fornaroli
- 23S. Khelifi
- 8Z. Machach
- 19D. Arzani
- 25Ryan Teague
- 27J. Valadon
- 3A. Traoré
- 21Roderick Miranda
- 5D. Da Silva
- 2J. Geria
- 20P. Izzo
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Central Coast Mariners have 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat; Melbourne Victory have 5, 5 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2024 | Sydney(home) | 0-0 | A-League |
| May 10, 2024 | Sydney(away) | 2-1 | A-League |
| May 5, 2024 | Al Ahed(away) | 1-0 | AFC Champions League Two |
| May 1, 2024 | Adelaide United(home) | 2-0 | A-League |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Newcastle Jets(away) | 3-1 | A-League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2024 | Wellington Phoenix(away) | 2-1 | A-League |
| May 12, 2024 | Wellington Phoenix(home) | 0-0 | A-League |
| May 5, 2024 | Melbourne City(home) | 1-1 | A-League |
| Apr 27, 2024 | Western Sydney Wanderers(home) | 3-4 | A-League |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Brisbane Roar(home) | 0-0 | A-League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Central Coast Mariners wins, 3 draws, 1 Melbourne Victory win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2024 | Melbourne Victory 0-1 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Melbourne Victory | A-League |
| Dec 3, 2023 | Central Coast Mariners 2-2 Melbourne Victory | A-League |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Melbourne Victory 2-0 Central Coast Mariners | A-League |
| Dec 31, 2022 | Central Coast Mariners 2-1 Melbourne Victory | A-League |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Melbourne Victory | A-League |
Last archived meeting: Melbourne Victory vs Central Coast Mariners on Feb 25, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Central Coast Mariners score 1.7 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Melbourne Victory score 1.2 and concede 1.2.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Mariners | 1.7 | 0.5 | 9 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
| Melbourne Victory | 1.2 | 1.2 | 3 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Central Coast Mariners sit 9th in A-League (32 points from 26 matches) and Melbourne Victory sit 4th (40 points from 26 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Melbourne Victory | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 33 | 40 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 42 | 32 |
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