Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Sydney have started slowly in their opening 11 matches so far this season as they sit in the middle-of-the-table ahead of now facing the underperforming Central Coast Mariners.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday 11th January, 2025: UK – 8:35am / US ET – 3:35am / US PT – 12:35am
How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+
Sydney Team News: No Douglas Costa
Former Brazil international Douglas Costa is one of, if not the, biggest names in this season’s A League but he remains unavailable due to injury alongside Sydney attacking midfielder Joseph Lacey.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Devenish-Meares; De Jesus, Grant, Matthews, King; Hollman, Sena; Lolley, Caceres, Ouahim; Klimala
Unavailable: Lacey (Injured), Douglas Costa (Injured)
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Central Coast Mariners Team News: A few injuries
The Central Coast Mariners have been able to welcome former Leeds United striker Ryan Edmondson back into the squad but they are dealing with a few injury issues such as Bradd Tapp, Miguel Di Pizio and Nicholas Duarte.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Peraic-Cullen; Kaltack, Sainsbury, Paull; Roux, McCalmont, Steele, Eames, Herrington; Kuol, Doka
Unavailable: Mauragis (Injured), Tapp (Injured), Di Pizio (Injured), Duarte (Injured)
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Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction
Sydney come into this one on the back of a comfortable and impressive performance against perennial strugglers Perth Glory the other day as they defeated the Western Australians by three goals to nil thanks to a second-half hat-trick scored by Joe Lolley. Despite finishing at the top-of-the-table at the end of last year’s regular season, the Central Coast Mariners have underwhelmed throughout this campaign with just three victories in their 11 matches so far this season. Given their underperformance, as well as Sydney’s home advantage, siding with Joe Lolley’s side seems the way to go for this one.
Sydney vs Central Coast Mariners Tip: Sydney to win
