Central Coast Mariners — Perth Glory Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — April 4, 2026
Perth Glory
On April 4, 2026, in Round 23 of the Australia A-League, Central Coast Mariners will host Perth Glory. The match is scheduled to kick off at 08:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Central Coast Mariners
Central Coast Mariners come into this match in solid form. Despite a 1–4 away defeat to Melbourne Victory in their most recent game, the Mariners had been on a strong run prior to that loss, recording 4 wins and 4 draws in their previous 8 matches. Currently, Central Coast sit 7th in the league standings, just one point shy of a top-6 spot, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
At home, the team has been moderately consistent, with a record of 3 wins, 5 draws, and 3 defeats, currently on a five-match unbeaten run. Their matches often feature goals, as both teams have scored in 5 of their last 6 games.
When facing Perth Glory at home, Central Coast hold a clear advantage, remaining unbeaten in their last 4 encounters (2 wins and 2 draws).
Perth Glory
Perth Glory come into this match in starkly contrasting form to Central Coast Mariners FC, currently enduring a seven-game winless streak.
Defensively, the team has struggled, conceding in 10 consecutive matches. In 6 of their last 8 games, both teams have scored, and notably, Perth conceded first in all six of those matches.
In the league standings, Perth sit 11th with 23 points, eight points adrift of a top-six spot.
Their away form has also been underwhelming, with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 5 defeats on the road.
Looking at head-to-head encounters with Central Coast Mariners, Perth did secure a win in the most recent meeting. However, that victory came after a six-match winless streak against this opponent, highlighting their overall struggles in this matchup.
Probable Lineups
- Central Coast Mariners: Redmayne, Roux, Tapp, Donachie, Mauragis, Eames, McCalmont, Donnell, James Ngor, Auglah, Blair
- Perth Glory: Sutton M., Shamoon, Wootton, Kaltack, Sutton S., Colakovski, Freney, De Abreu, Pennington, Despotovski, Taggart
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Coast Mariners have won or drawn 8 of their last 9 matches.
- In 5 of Coast Mariners’ last 6 matches, both teams scored.
- Perth Glory have failed to win 6 of their last 8 matches.
- In 6 of Perth Glory’s last 8 matches, both teams scored.
- Coast Mariners have won or drawn 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings.
- 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings have seen over 2.5 goals.
Central Coast Mariners — Perth Glory Prediction
Both teams come into this match with contrasting forms. Central Coast Mariners are pushing for a top-six spot and have shown solid performances at home. Perth Glory, on the other hand, are struggling defensively, having conceded in 10 consecutive matches, and have often allowed early goals. Given Central Coast’s home edge, Perth’s defensive vulnerabilities, and the historical trend of high-scoring matches involving both teams, this clash is likely to produce multiple goals. The Mariners will push to secure a vital win to improve their playoff chances, while Perth, despite their poor form, have shown the ability to score in recent games. Considering all factors, the match is likely to be prone to goals, with both sides historically involved in high-scoring encounters. Recommended bet: Over 2.5 goals — Yes 1.7
