A-League Men (Australia), round 3 · Sunday, 1 November, MSK

Melbourne Victory — Central Coast Mariners

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Model prediction for 1 November

Melbourne Victory62%
Draw22%
Central Coast Mariners17%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Melbourne Victory are clear favourites: 62% against 17% for the opponent, draw 22%.

3.0 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.8).

Over 2.5 goals — 59%, both teams to score — 57%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Melbourne Victory are about 0.8 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Melbourne Victory — Central Coast Mariners What is xG?2.0–1.0
Melbourne Victory not to lose83%
Central Coast Mariners not to lose38%
No draw78%
Both teams to score: yes57%
Both teams to score: no43%
Total over 2.559%
Total under 2.541%

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Form

Melbourne Victory

  • 02.05Sydney FC0:1
  • 25.04away · Western Sydney Wanderers FC2:0
  • 17.04Newcastle Jets2:2
  • 11.04away · Auckland FC2:2
  • 05.04Wellington Phoenix0:1

Central Coast Mariners

  • 25.04away · Newcastle Jets0:4
  • 19.04away · Auckland FC1:0
  • 10.04Brisbane Roar FC2:2
  • 07.04away · Melbourne City FC1:2
  • 04.04Perth Glory2:2

Head to head

  • 21.03.2026Melbourne Victory — Central Coast Mariners4:1
  • 01.02.2026Central Coast Mariners — Melbourne Victory1:0
  • 08.03.2025Melbourne Victory — Central Coast Mariners3:0
  • 18.10.2024Central Coast Mariners — Melbourne Victory0:0
  • 25.05.2024Central Coast Mariners — Melbourne Victory3:1

Full record: 19 meetings →

A-League on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 62% will not happen in roughly 38 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →