Central Coast vs Brisbane Prediction – A-League

Check out the best guesses for Central Coast vs Brisbane. Here you find the best guess for Central Coast vs Brisbane in the A-League, along with match analysis and betting tips. Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Central Coast vs Brisbane.

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Central Coast vs Brisbane: Central Coast Mariners has been quite vulnerable defensively, and this match may be no different. Additionally, Brisbane Roar is in a better phase, but Central Coast Mariners benefits from home advantage. Thus, the best prediction for Central Coast vs Brisbane in the A-League is that both teams will score, with over 2.5 goals, making it a compelling bet.

The best prediction for Central Coast vs Brisbane: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.

Match preview: Central Coast vs Brisbane

Central Coast and Brisbane clash at Central Coast Stadium in a match of the 29th round of the A-League. In their last encounter in this competition on 03‑01‑2025, Central Coast Mariners won by (1‑3). The history of direct confrontations at this stadium favours the home side, who have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 meetings here. In fact, in the last match at this stadium in the A-League on 27‑01-2024, Central Coast Mariners won by (2‑0), with goals from Miguel Di Pizio (38′) and Ángel Torres (90′). It is crucial to analyse the home/away condition, as Central Coast has had varied results at home compared to away.

Team analysis: Central Coast

After 5 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses, the home team currently sits in 10th position with 26 points. In their last match, they drew with MacArthur at home (2‑2), following a heavy defeat away to Newcastle Jets (6‑0). Curiously, this team has performed better away than at home, recording 3 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses in their last 30 matches as visitors, compared to 2 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses at home. In the championship, Central Coast has collected 9 points from 30 available, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 home games. The team has struggled defensively, conceding goals in each of their last 10 matches in this competition. Furthermore, they have only opened the scoring in 6 of their last 25 A-League games, managing to win only 4 out of those 6 matches after leading. Central Coast Mariners are aware they cannot climb the A-League standings in this regular phase, which concludes after the next round. At best, they might reach 9th position, but the goal difference is significant, and they would need to win this match while hoping Newcastle Jets lose. Moreover, Central Coast Mariners have not secured a victory in their last 3 games.

Team analysis: Brisbane

The visiting team is currently in 12th place, having accumulated 18 points from 4 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew at home against Adelaide United (1‑1), and in their latest encounter, they won at home against Wellington Phoenix (1‑0). This team is relatively unaffected by the home advantage, showing similar results whether playing at home or away, with 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses in their last 30 away matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding 28. At home, they have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, with 16 goals scored and 30 conceded. In the championship, Brisbane has earned 10 points from a possible 30, with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 away games. Their defensive solidity has not been a strong point, having conceded goals in 9 of their last 10 matches, but they have managed to score in 9 of those games as well. Out of 25 A-League matches, they have conceded the first goal 16 times and have only managed to come from behind in 1 match. Brisbane Roar is playing to fulfil their fixture schedule, as their position cannot change. With 18 points, they trail Wellington Phoenix by 6 points and have a 4-point cushion over the last-placed team, Perth Glory. Brisbane Roar is currently in a positive momentum, having achieved 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 matches. Their recent victory over Wellington Phoenix, a team facing their own struggles, was significant, while their draw with Adelaide United and win against Western United further attest to their improved form. Hence, Brisbane Roar heads to Central Coast Mariners stadium with confidence, looking to finish the regular phase on a high note.

The best prediction for Central Coast vs Brisbane: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals.