Predictions & Statistics

Auckland arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 2 place with 41 points after 24 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 11 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses, while the 40:26 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Sam Cosgrove (11 goals), J. Randall (9 goals), Lachlan Brook (8 goals), with creative support from F. De Vries (7 assists), J. Randall (6 assists), Guillermo May (4 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, the record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football. Although they are without O. Sail, F. De Vries, J. Brimmer, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.

From their first 24 matches, Central Coast Mariners have collected 29 points and now occupy 9 place in the table. Across the campaign, they have posted 7 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, while the 34:38 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on S. James Ngor (6 goals), A. Auglah (4 goals), A. McCalmont (4 goals), with creative support from M. Di Pizio (4 assists), L. Mauragis (3 assists), B. Brandtman (2 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, the record of 4 wins, 1 draws, and 6 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. Although they are without S. Clark, M. Di Pizio, T. Sainsbury, that could reduce some of their usual creative supply in attacking areas.