Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Preview & Tips - Auckland FC backed for consecutive A-League wins
- Auckland FC are unbeaten in their two previous matches against their opponents (W1, D1)
- Central Coast are winless in their last three (L2, D1)
- Preview, stats & head to head
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Central Coast Mariners vs Auckland FC Preview & Tips
Central Coast Mariners are looking to kickstart their season again after failing to win any of their last three league games.
Auckland FC are right on the heels of Sydney FC at the top of the A-League, with the pair split by a single point after seven games.
- The Mariners have lost two of their last three league games (D1)
- Auckland FC have won four of their last six in the league (L1, D1)
Head To Head
The pair have met twice before, with Auckland FC winning 4-1 the last time they travelled to face their opponents, while the other game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Central Coast Mariners Form
The Central Coast Mariners have struggled for consistency this season, with the side picking up eight points from a possible 21 in a sputtering start.
Defeats to WS Wanderers and Sydney FC sandwich a 0-0 draw with Melbourne City, with the side notching a single point from their last three matches. Their 1-0 win over Perth Glory now feels like a very long time ago, with their last league win coming on November 7th.
While Auckland FC have not been perfect this season, they should still have too much for their hosts. The Mariners will have bad memories of the last time their opponents were in town, with that game ending in a comfortable 4-1 loss. I predict another defeat for the Mariners in this one as they lose for the fourth time in eight league game this season.
Auckland FC Form
Auckland FC have not been able to top the league after seven matches, but they are breathing down the necks of Sydney FC at this early stage.
Four wins, two draws and one defeat has seen Auckland secure 14 points, with Sydney just ahead on 15. Any slipup from the leaders could result in Auckland moving to the summit, and they will be confident after beating Wellington Phoenix 3-1 in their last game.
Auckland's only defeat of the season came at home, with a win over Wellington Phoenix and a draw with Melbourne Victory showing the side are very tough to beat on the road. With this in mind, I back Auckland FC to once again prove their quality in both attack and defence as they take all three points from their floundering opponents.
Verdict
I am backing Auckland FC to make it two wins in two trips to face the Mariners as the latter continue to struggle for points.
Auckland FC
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