Central Coast Mariners will entertain Newcastle Jets at the Central Coast Stadium in the A-League on Sunday (December 11).The Mariners suffered their first defeat in three games when they fell 3-2 against Macarthur at home. Garang Kuol bagged a brace in the second half, but it was not enough to secure a point, while Brian Kaltack was sent off in the 30th minute.The Jets, meanwhile, have lost three straight games and are tenth in the standings. They're coming off a 2-1 defeat at home against reigning champions Melbourne City. Newcastle have not scored in their last three games, with the goal against Melbourne being an own goal from Scott Jamieson.Isuzu UTE A-League@aleaguemen20 of our finest past & present lit up the @FIFAWorldCup When YOU supported them for the @Socceroos, you packed out live sites, venues & a stadium Now, you get to see them LIVE in .Grab your tickets NOW ahead of the season's return!🎟️:bit.ly/3VDvpsS101222520 of our finest past & present lit up the @FIFAWorldCup 🌟 When YOU supported them for the @Socceroos, you packed out live sites, venues & a stadium 🔥Now, you get to see them LIVE in 🇦🇺.Grab your tickets NOW ahead of the season's return!🎟️:bit.ly/3VDvpsS https://t.co/vxUbpITIkrCentral Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Head-to-Head and Key NumbersThis will be the 54th meeting between the two teams across competitions. Mariners lead 20-17 lead, while 16 games have ended in draws.Their last six meetings have prorduced five wins for the Mariners and one for Newcastle.Central Coast have picked up three straight wins against their F3 rivals, scoring eight goals and conceding three.Five of the last seven meetings between them have produced under 2.5 goals.The Mariners have scored 12 goals in their five A-League games, which is the third-best attacking record in the competition. Newcastle have scored six goals in five games, which is the third-worst attacking record in the A-League.Bet $5 Win $150 if your team wins on DraftKingsCentral Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets PredictionThe Mariners have found goalscoring form in recent games, scoring nine times in their last three league games. They have scored seven goals in three home games this term, and the trend should continue.Central Coast Mariners@CCMarinersMariners head coach Nick Montgomery has named his 20 man squad for the F3 Derby on Sunday! #CCMFC #WontBackDown #OurParadise #F3Derby351Mariners head coach Nick Montgomery has named his 20 man squad for the F3 Derby on Sunday! ⚽#CCMFC #WontBackDown #OurParadise #F3DerbyNewcastle, meanwhile, are in indifferent form and also have a poor recent record against the Mariners, winning just once in six games and have won just once at the Mariners.Nonetheless, with both teams playing their first game in almost a month, they might be a bit rusty and likely to play out a draw.Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 1-1 Newcastle Jets$1000 No Sweat First Bet on FanDuelCentral Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Betting TipsTip 1: Result - DrawTip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5Tip 3: Central Coast to score first - YesTip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes