David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Kawasaki Frontale
Central Coast Mariners
One of the matches of Round 8 in the AFC Champions League will take place on Tuesday at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium, where the local side Kawasaki will host Central Coast Mariners. We propose a bet on the outcome of this encounter with strong winning potential.
Match Preview
Kawasaki has been one of Japan's strongest clubs in recent years. However, they had an underwhelming campaign in the last J1 League season, finishing only in eighth place.
Last weekend, Kawasaki kicked off the new season with a dominant home victory over Nagoya, winning 4-0. In the AFC Champions League, they have already secured a playoff spot after seven rounds, collecting 15 points with five wins and two losses. Their most recent match saw them dismantle Pohang Steelers 4-0 away from home.
Meanwhile, for Australia's Central Coast Mariners, this AFC Champions League campaign has been nothing short of disastrous. The team has picked up just one point in seven matches, suffering six defeats and conceding 19 goals. With no chance of making the playoffs, their journey in the competition is all but over.
In the A-League, however, the Mariners are currently on a four-match unbeaten streak, though with just one victory in that stretch. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 away draw against Perth Glory. After 17 rounds, they sit in ninth place with 21 points.
Probable Lineups
- Kawasaki: Jung – Vermeskerken, Sasaki, Mariyama, Miura – Ienaga, Kawahara, Yamamoto, Marcinho – Yamada, Erikson
- Central Coast Mariners: Cullen – Roux, Sainsbury, Kaltak, Kuzewski – McCalmont, Theoharous, Steele – Mikael Doka – Kuol, Brandtman
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The last time these teams met in the AFC Champions League was in 2009, when Kawasaki won both matches.
- The "Over 3.5 Goals" bet has won in Kawasaki's last three matches.
- Both teams have scored in Central Coast Mariners' last four matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers heavily favor Kawasaki, offering odds of 1.15 for their victory. We expect a dominant win for the hosts. Our bet is "Kawasaki -2.0 Asian Handicap" at odds of 1.65.
