The A-League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Central Coast Mariners take on Melbourne City on Sunday. Both teams have been impressive in recent weeks and will want a positive result in this fixture.Melbourne City are in fourth place in the A-League standings and have improved after a slow start to their campaign. The reigning champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Adelaide United last week and will need to return to winning ways in this match.Central Coast Mariners, on the other hand, are in fifth place in the league table and have stepped up this season. The Mariners stunned Sydney FC with a 1-0 victory this week and will want a similar result this weekend.Central Coast Mariners@CCMarinersA man in form A man off to the Socceroos 🦘Congratulations to Kye Rowles who has been selected to represent Australia for the next round of Asian Qualifiers #CCMFC12:15 PM · Jan 21, 2022733A man in form 🔝A man off to the Socceroos 🦘Congratulations to Kye Rowles who has been selected to represent Australia for the next round of Asian Qualifiers 🇦🇺 #CCMFC https://t.co/QybiGSV2KJCentral Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Head-to-HeadMelbourne City have a slight edge over Central Coast Mariners and have won 13 out of 32 matches played between the two teams. Central Coast Mariners have managed 12 victories against Melbourne City and will want to level the scales on Sunday.The previous meeting between the two A-League outfits took place in May last year and ended in a 1-0 victory for Melbourne City. Central Coast Mariners were impressive on the day but will need to take it up a notch this weekend.Central Coast Mariners form guide in the A-League: W-W-L-L-WMelbourne City form guide in the A-League: D-D-D-W-LCentral Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Team NewsCentral Coast Mariners need to win this gameCentral Coast MarinersCentral Coast Mariners also have no fitness issues at the moment and will need to field their strongest team this weekend. The Mariners are unlikely to make drastic changes to their lineup for this fixture.Injured: NoneDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneMelbourne City have a good squadMelbourne CityStefan Colakovski has also recovered from his illness but might not be risked in this fixture. Melbourne City are unlikely to make drastic changes to their team for this game.Injured: NoneDoubtful: Stefan ColakovskiSuspended: NoneCentral Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City Predicted XICentral Coast Mariners Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mark Birighitti; Jacob Farrell, Kye Rowles, Lewis Miller, Storm Roux; Max Balard, Oliver Bozanic, Beni N'Kololo, Josh Nisbet; Marco Urena, MorescheMelbourne City FC@MelbourneCity Four of our boys have been named in the @Socceroos squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers!Marco Tilio has received his first call up and he's joined in the squad by Mathew Leckie, Jamie Maclaren and Connor Metcalfe!12:15 PM · Jan 21, 2022768🇦🇺 Four of our boys have been named in the @Socceroos squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers!Marco Tilio has received his first call up and he's joined in the squad by Mathew Leckie, Jamie Maclaren and Connor Metcalfe! https://t.co/nzOxuPItQaMelbourne City Predicted XI (4-3-3): Tom Glover; Scott Galloway, Nuno Reis, Rostyn Griffiths, Scott Jamieson; Aiden O'Neill, Connor Metcalfe, Florin Berenguer; Matthew Leckie, Andrew Nabbout, Jamie MaclarenCentral Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City PredictionMelbourne City have stuttered in recent weeks and will need to bounce back in this fixture. The away side has an impressive forward line and will need to make the most of its chances this weekend.Central Coast Mariners have blown hot and cold so far this season and will need to find some consistency in the coming weeks. Melbourne City are the better team on paper and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Melbourne City