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The A-League is back in action this weekend with another round of matches as Central Coast Mariners lock horns with Western United at the University of Tasmania Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Central Coast Mariners have enjoyed an excellent campaign so far and are currently on top of the A-League standings. The Mariners were held to a 2-2 draw by Western Sydney Wanderers in their previous game and have a point to prove going into this match.
Western United, on the other hand, have been fairly inconsistent this year and find themselves in eighth place in the league table at the moment. The Victoria-based side suffered a 3-2 defeat against Wellington Phoenix last weekend and cannot afford a similar result in this fixture.
Western United vs Central Coast Mariners Head-to-Head
Western United and Central Coast Mariners are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won two matches apiece out of four games played between the two Australian sides.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in February earlier this year and ended in a 3-2 victory for Central Coast Mariners. Both teams suffered several defensive lapses on the day and will have to step up to the plate in this match.
Western United form guide in the A-League: L-W-W-L-W
Central Coast Mariners form guide in the A-League: D-W-D-L-D
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Western United vs Central Coast Mariners Team News
Western United
Sebastian Pasquali is currently suffering from a hip injury and will be unable to play a part in this match. Joshua Risdon has made progress with his recovery but is unlikely to be risked in this fixture.
Injured: Sebastian Pasquali
Doubtful: Joshua Risdon
Suspended: None
Central Coast Mariners
Gianni Stensness is nursing an injury at the moment and has been sidelined for this game. Lewis Miller has made progress with his recovery, however, and is likely to be included in the squad.
Injured: Gianni Stensness
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Western United vs Central Coast Mariners Predicted XI
Western United Predicted XI (3-2-4-1): Ryan Scott; Andrew Durante, Dylan Pierias, Ivan Vujica; Tomislav Uskok, Victor Sanchez; Steven Lustica, Tomoki Imai, Connor Pain, Alessandro Diamanti; Besart Berisha
Central Coast Mariners Predicted XI (4-4-2): Mark Birighitti; Jack Clisby, Kye Rowles, Ruon Tongyik, Stefan Nigro; Daniel Bouman, Josh Nisbet, Oliver Bozanic, Daniel De Silva; Alou Kuol, Marco Urena
Western United vs Central Coast Mariners Prediction
Western United have excellent players in their ranks and are yet to hit their stride this season. The home side has shown marked improvement in recent weeks and the like of Alessandro Diamanti and Besart Berisha will have to step up in this game.
Central Coast Mariners have experienced a few hurdles over the past month and have work to do ahead of this match. Both teams are on an even footing at the moment and are likely to share the spoils on Saturday.
Prediction: Western United 2-2 Central Coast Mariners
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