There is a quality difference

Mariners are still on the bottom of the table coming from another loss 2-1 vs Adelaide United. Although they did their best, their weak defesnive line hold them back. Central Coast Mariners registered only one win and three draws with 16-37 goals overall in the League. Attacker Tommy Oar is 100% fit and will perform in the starting eleven. On the contrary, defender Jake McGing will be missing.

Melbourne Victory's journey is quite successful. They may lost some points that were quite important in home vs Wellington Phoenix (3-3), but the 2-1 win vs Sydney in previous round, sit them on second place of the table, having 4 less points from first-placed Perth Glory. Last year's Champion proved once again that they have winning spirit. Georg Niederrmeier is coming back after his long-time absence. Jai Ingham and Nick Ansell, as well as team's star Keisuke Honda are still injured. They want to have no other lost points before the upcoming game vs Perth Glory.

Central Coast Mariners want to make the overturn but they can't, while they concede goals quite easily. Melbourne Victory are experienced and have the quality to take another win.