Perth Glory vs Central Coast Mariners prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 7, 2025
Perth Glory
A match between Perth Glory and Central Coast Mariners will take place in Round 18 of the Australian A-League. The game is scheduled for Friday, February 7, with kickoff at 11:45 CET. My betting focus is on picking the winner of this match.
Match Preview
Perth Glory has missed out on the playoffs for the last four consecutive seasons, finishing last in two of those campaigns. It seems this season will be no different.
The team has won only two of their 16 matches, scoring a pitiful 11 goals – by far the worst record in the league. With a 15-point gap from the playoff spots, Perth's season is effectively over.
Central Coast Mariners, the champions of the last two seasons, have significantly weakened this year and will likely lose their title. They had a disastrous run in the AFC Champions League and are still struggling to find their form in the A-League.
After 16 matches, Central Coast sits in ninth place, but the gap to the sixth spot is not insurmountable. The Mariners have drawn half of their games and still have a good chance of making the playoffs.
Key Match Facts
- Perth Glory has lost 8 of their last 9 home games.
- Central Coast Mariners have drawn their last three matches.
- Perth averages 0.8 goals per game at home, while Central Coast averages 1.8 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Perth Glory: Sale, Risdon, Mrcela, Murdokutas, Lisolaiski, Freni, Pennington, Pirmin, Wood, Ostler, Taggart.
- Central Coast Mariners: Cullen, Poll, Kaltak, Sainsbury, Doka, Steele, Imes, Rue, Theogorus, Faisal, Edmondson.
Head-to-Head Record
Central Coast Mariners have not won away at Perth Glory for the past four years.
Prediction
Given the poor form of the hosts, the visitors should take advantage and improve their position in the standings. I’m placing my bet on a Central Coast Mariners victory with a 0 handicap.
