Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners prediction and betting tips on January 3, 2025

Game Prediction

In the 12th round of the A-League on January 3, 2025, Brisbane Roar will face Central Coast Mariners. Both clubs have endured a disastrous start to the season and will be aiming to turn things around with a win.
Prediction for Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners
The "Lions" were arguably the strongest team on the continent in the early 2010s. However, recent results have been disappointing, with Brisbane finishing ninth last season, far from playoff contention. The "Mariners," on the other hand, continued their dominance, winning both the Championship and Premiership titles last year.
This season, however, Mark Jackson's side looks like a shadow of its former self. Their Asian Champions League campaign has been dismal, featuring a home draw against Shanghai Shenhua and five losses. Domestically, their victories are scarce, coming only against Newcastle Jets and Sydney FC. In their last outing, they drew with Melbourne City after a crushing loss to Auckland. Yet Brisbane's struggles are even worse: no wins, with only draws against Macarthur and Western Sydney, and a 0-1 loss to Western United.
Brisbane's attack has been relatively decent, averaging 1.25 goals per game, but their defense is porous, conceding nearly 2.5 goals per game. Central Coast's numbers are equally shocking for a reigning champion: scoring just 0.8 goals per match while conceding 1.6 on average.
Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners: Key Stats and Trends
- Brisbane Roar has already suffered seven defeats.
- 56% of Brisbane’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 3.67 total goals per game.
- Central Coast Mariners have won just two matches this season.
- 60% of Central Coast’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.4 total goals per game.
Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners: Probable Lineups
Brisbane Roar (probable lineup): Freke – Gilroy, Warland, Herrington, van der Saag – O’Shea, Shur, Jelacic, Berenguer, Tzamarino – Waddingham
Central Coast Mariners (probable lineup): Perace-Cullen – Smith, Hall, Kaltak, Ruh – Steele, McCalmont, Imes, Rodriguez Brito, Kuzhevsky – Kuol
Head-to-Head: Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners
The "Mariners" have dominated recent encounters, winning six of their last seven matches against Brisbane, with only one loss during this period.
Free Prediction for Brisbane Roar vs Central Coast Mariners
The hosts are favored slightly, but their form is abysmal. Despite their issues, we predict the visitors will avoid defeat (odds – 1.6).
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