Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Central Coast Mariners
Buriram United
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The AFC Champions League is also heating up. On Tuesday, October 1, at 10:00, Central Coast Mariners will face Buriram United. Experts from Dailysports have prepared a prediction for this match.
Central Coast Mariners
The defending champions of Australia have already started their campaign in the AFC Champions League. In the first round, they played against the Chinese team Shandong Taishan. Central Coast had a decent first half, finishing 1:1, but they couldn't turn the situation around after the break, ultimately losing 1:3. Additionally, it's worth noting that the A-League season has not yet commenced, and the last match they played before the Champions League was at the beginning of August, where they lost 1:3 in extra time in the Round of 16 of the Australia Cup.
However, overall, the Mariners have been performing well, winning the A-League for two consecutive years. Importantly, they were the champions of the AFC Cup last season, defeating Al-Ahed 1:0 in the final.
Buriram United
In their first match of the new AFC Champions League season, the Thai team faced Vissel Kobe. The Japanese side dominated possession and created several chances, but Buriram managed to secure a 0:0 draw against a team considered a favorite. Unlike the Mariners, Buriram has already started the new Thai League season.
They have not lost in seven matches, collecting 19 points and leading the standings by four points with a game in hand, so they can further extend their lead. The team's form is good, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches.
Match Facts
- Buriram is unbeaten in their last seven matches.
- Central Coast Mariners have not lost at home in 11 matches.
Expected Line-ups
- Central Coast Mariners: Pavlēsic; Edmondson, N’Goor, Kaltak, Kuol; Maoragis, McCalmont, Doka, Sainsbury; Tapp, Feijao
- Buriram United: Etheridge; Bissoli, Banmatan, Kuls; Jalo, Dugall, Goud, Haiprachan; Chaidet, Crispim; Vargas
Head-to-Head
The teams have never faced each other in history.
Prediction
Both teams started the AFC Champions League without a victory. However, Buriram, as the underdog, managed to secure a draw, while the Mariners lost. The Australians will definitely want to redeem themselves, especially in front of their fans. I'm willing to take a risk and bet on their victory with odds of 2.27.
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