Odisha vs Central Coast Mariners prediction and betting tips on March 14, 2024
Odisha FC
The return leg of the AFC Cup quarter-final match between Indian side Odisha and Australian outfit Central Coast Mariners will take place on Thursday at the Kalinga Stadium. In the first encounter between these teams, the Australian club secured a commanding 4-0 victory. Here's the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Odisha
The Indian club amassed 12 points in six group stage matches, securing the top spot in their group. Notably, Odisha started with two consecutive defeats but turned the tide, winning their remaining matches. In the Indian league, Odisha suffered a 1-2 defeat against Chennaiyin in their last outing, halting their unbeaten streak of five matches. During this stretch, Odisha recorded three wins and two draws. Currently, under the management of Josep Gombau, Odisha sits behind Mumbai City and Mohun Bagan in the league table, although they have games in hand.
Central Coast Mariners
In the group stage, the Mariners notched up five victories in six matches, with their only loss coming away to Terengganu FC (1-0). In the first playoff match, Central Coast Mariners, buoyed by their home crowd, cruised to a 4-0 triumph over Cambodian side Phnom Penh Crown. Similarly, in the Round of 16, they faced Australian side Macarthur, whom they defeated in extra time (3-2). Approaching the return leg against the Indian side, the Mariners come off a 3-0 away victory against Macarthur. Presently, under the management of Mark Jackson, the team occupies the second position in the league table, trailing Wellington Phoenix by three points. This victory marks their fourth consecutive win across all competitions. Including the victory over Macarthur in the AFC Cup, their winning streak extends to seven matches.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Central Coast Mariners have scored in eight consecutive matches.
- In six matches of the AFC Cup, both teams scored in nine out of the nine matches played.
- Prior to the current season, these teams had never met on the football field.
Odisha vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction
We anticipate that the upcoming match will also witness a flurry of goals. Our bet is on "Total Over 2.5."
