Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Central Coast Mariners prepare to host Melbourne Victory on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00 under referee Danaskos, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Central Coast Mariners, currently 11th in the standings with 19 points from 16 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 9 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Melbourne Victory, sitting 6th with 24 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne Victory have been competitive, with Central Coast Mariners claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Brisbane Roar FC, Central Coast Mariners recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Redmayne, Mauragis, Tapp, Donachie, Roux, Ngor, Steele, Donnell, Auglah, Lavale, Di Pizio. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Melbourne Victory's last outing came against Brisbane Roar FC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Warshawsky, Davidson, Miranda, Esposito, Rawlins, Valadon, Genreau, Velupillay, Mata, Jelacic, Nduka. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Central Coast Mariners are expected to maintain their 4-4-2 structure, while Melbourne Victory are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Central Coast Mariners's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Melbourne Victory's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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