Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast Mariners prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 22, 2024
On Friday, McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle will host an intriguing A-League match between local side Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners. With both teams struggling in the early stages of the season, the total goals market presents good value for betting.
Match Preview
Newcastle Jets have had a difficult start to the new A-League campaign. After three matches, they sit 9th in the standings with just one win, two losses, and three points. The team is currently three points behind the top six, and there's still plenty of time for them to climb the table. In their most recent match, the Jets were handed a heavy 4-1 defeat by Western Sydney Wanderers. By the 55th minute, Newcastle were 3-0 down, with only a late consolation goal to their name.
Central Coast Mariners, on the other hand, enjoyed a solid 2023-24 season but have struggled in the early stages of this campaign. After four games, they have earned just three points, drawing three times and losing once. In their latest A-League match, the Mariners were beaten 3-0 by Wellington Phoenix at home. The team is currently on a nine-match winless streak, including their matches in the AFC Champions League, where they sit second to last in the group.
Probable Lineups
- Newcastle Jets: Scott; Ingham, Susnjar, Natta, Wilmering; Adams, Grozos, Bayliss, Aquilina; Gibson, Vellios
- Central Coast Mariners: Peracic-Cullen; Mauragis, Paull, Kaltak, Herrington; Doka, McCalmont, Steel; Kuzewski, Feihao, Edmondson
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Central Coast Mariners have won the last five encounters between these two teams.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has hit in three of the last five meetings.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has been successful in four of the last five meetings.
Prediction
Although both teams have had a poor start to the season, Central Coast Mariners are slightly favored by the bookmakers. Given both sides' defensive struggles, this match is expected to produce plenty of goals. Our recommended bet is "Over 2.5 Goals" at odds of 1.75.
