Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar prediction, H2H and probable lineups - December 31, 2025
Brisbane Roar FC
One of the fixtures of Matchday 10 in Australia’s A-League takes place this Wednesday at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, where the Central Coast Mariners will host Brisbane Roar. Here’s a betting tip for this clash, offering solid chances for success.
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Match preview
The Mariners are enduring a turbulent season and currently sit at the bottom of the A-League table, having collected just eight points from nine games. The team has managed only two wins while suffering five defeats, with the last three games ending in losses—against Sydney, Auckland, and Wellington.
What’s especially worrying is their attacking form: the Mariners rarely create clear-cut chances and rely heavily on flashes of individual brilliance. Despite stability in their lineup, the defense has also struggled under pressure, making this encounter against the league’s best backline a true test.
Brisbane Roar, on the other hand, have made a strong start to the campaign and are firmly entrenched in the top four. Despite a recent setback against Macarthur (1-2), they have lost only twice since the beginning of the season and have conceded just five goals—the best defensive record in the A-League so far.
While the Roar’s attack may not be the most prolific, their balance between defense and game control makes them an awkward opponent. The team thrives on the road and heads to Gosford with a clear goal: to take all three points from the league’s bottom side.
Probable lineups
- Central Coast Mariners: Redmayne, Roux, Donachie, Poll, Kennedy, McCalmont, Tapp, Steele, Theoharous, James N’Gor, Mauragis
- Brisbane Roar: Bouzanis, Salas, Ludvig, Herrington, McGarry, Lawton, O’Shea, Hore, Dench, Long, Vidic
Match facts and head-to-head
- Central Coast have lost their last three league matches in a row.
- Brisbane Roar have conceded the fewest goals in the league—just 5 in 9 matches.
- Last season, the teams exchanged away victories.
Prediction
The Mariners are struggling for form, and it’s hard to imagine them breaking down the Roar’s rock-solid defense. Even with their own limited attacking output, the visitors look like clear favorites thanks to their organization, consistency, and assured defensive line. Expect a narrow victory for Brisbane.
