The match of 8th round between Central Coast Mariners и Melbourne City took place at Central Coast Stadium on 23 January 2022, Sunday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (22 May 2021) and ended with the victory of Melbourne City with a score 1-0.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 1 point.
Central Coast Mariners takes the 5th position in the league table with 9 points. This is the 5th of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Central Coast Mariners can score 51 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 1 point (51 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Central Coast Mariners and can score 42 points. The goal difference is 7:4. Central Coast Mariners has the best defensive record in the league.
Melbourne City is in the TOP-4 with 10 points. This is the 7th of 22 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 2 points (Melbourne City can score 45 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 4 points (45 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 51 points additionally. The goal difference is 12:11. In additional, Melbourne City has the best offensive record in the league. The Melbourne City defensive line is one of the worst in the league.
Central Coast Mariners Stats
The team scored 14 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-13. The average number of goals is 1.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.9.
Melbourne City Stats
The team scored 16 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 4 draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 16-12. The average number of goals is 1.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.2.