A-League leaders Sydney FC take on the Central Coast Mariners this weekend, with the home side hoping to consolidate their six point lead at the top of the standings. With their opponents having failed to win any of their previous five meetings in the Australian top-flight, it is undoubtedly Sydney who are the firm favourites for victory.
Australian A-League – Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners – Allianz Stadium,Sydney – Saturday 20th January – 08:50 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 4 at Skybet |
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Sydney FC go head-to-head with the Central Coast Mariners at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday morning, with both sides requiring victories for differing reasons. The hosts currently sit six points clear at the top of the table after a run of five matches unbeaten, while the visitors have won just three times all season. Despite such differences in form, there are still a whole host of appealing markets for betting customers to take advantage of surrounding this encounter, with our top tip below perfect for those still unsure of who to back. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Sydney FC Team News & Form
Sydney FC come into this match off the back of a goalless draw with Adelaide United, however Graham Arnold’s men still sit comfortably at the top of the table following 12 wins from 16 matches so far this season in the A-League. The hosts have both the best attacking and defensive records in the division having scored 38 times and conceded just 12 goals, with Brazilian Bobo having found the back of the net 15 times. The rest of the Sydney playing squad is dominated by home-grown talent, with David Carney perhaps the most experienced member of their roster.
Central Coast Mariners Team News & Form
The Central Coast Mariners come into this weekend’s clash in Sydney off the back off the back of an entertaining 2-2 draw with Melbourne City FC, a result which leaves them 8th in the standings, four points ahead of bottom-placed Wellington Phoenix. A lack of goals has certainly restricted their progress so far this season, with the Mariners having found the back of the net just 16 times from the same number of games. Spanish striker Astrubal will be looking to add to his two goals for the club following his arrival from Las Palmas in Spain over the summer.
Head to Head
The two teams have 34 times in the past, with Sydney FC having won 16 of such meetings, as well as registering seven draws in the process. However, with the Central Coast Mariners came out on top the last time the two teams met, winning 2-0 back in November.
Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their standing in the table and status as the home team this weekend, it comes as little surprise that it is Sydney FC who are the firm favourites with the majority of bookmakers. Those looking to back the home side can get best odds of 5/18 with Ladbrokes, while the visitors are offered odds of 17/2 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on both teams to score during the 90 minutes in Melbourne, which can be found at odds of 10/11 at William Hill.