Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Last season’s regular season winners the Central Coast Mariners have regressed a lot this season as they take on an inconsistent Macarthur side in New South Wales this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Sunday 20th April, 2025: UK – 8:00am / US ET – 3:00am / US PT – 12:00am
How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+
Central Coast Mariners Team News: Edmondson out
Former Carlisle United and Leeds United striker Ryan Edmondson is sidelined for the Central Coast Mariners this weekend. They don’t have any fresh injury concerns or suspension issues, though, so they will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this one.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Peraic-Cullen; Kaltack, Sainsbury, Paull; Doka, McCalmont, Steele, Mauragis; Di Pizio, Kuol, Theoharous
Unavailable: Edmondson (Injured)
Questionable:
Macarthur Team News: No Popovic
Ahead of their trip to the Central Coast of New South Wales, Macarthur have no fresh issues so they will be able to name an unchanged side but they do remain without defensive midfielder Kristian Popovic.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Robinson; Nicolaou, Uskok, Boli, Vujica; Rose, Brattan; Oliveira, Hollman, Jakolis; Ikonomidis
Unavailable: Popovic (Injured)
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Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur Prediction
The Central Coast Mariners come into this one on the back of a 6-0 demolition at the hands of the Newcastle Jets in their most recent outing last weekend. The hosts, as mentioned, were regular season winners last year but have managed just five wins in their 24 matches so far this season. They now take on a Macarthur side that have been entertaining to watch throughout the campaign with their 23 matches consisting of 84 goals. They have collected seven points from their last three matches with a 5-1 demolition of struggling Brisbane Roar last weekend. Siding with the in-form Macarthur would appear a good bet for this one.
Central Coast Mariners vs Macarthur Tip: Double chance – Macarthur to win or draw