There’s no stopping Sydney FC at the moment as their romping past the A-League with 40 points on board. Steve Corica’s men have won 13, drawn one and lost just the one game in the ongoing campaign so far and will be anticipating yet another win as they face the Central Coast Mariners who dangle at the bottom of the table with just 13 points on board. The Mariners have lost five games on the bounce and will be desperate to turn things around against quality opposition.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, February 23
Kick-Off- 12:30 PM (IST)
Venue- Central Coast Stadium
Central Coast Mariners
M Birighitti should start in a goal, with L Miller, R Tongyik, Z Gordon and J Clisby likely to form the defensive backline. J Nisbet and E Kim should accommodate central midfield, while M McGlinchey, C Harold and J Murray could feature upfront.
Sydney FC
The visitors wouldn’t want to tinker much with the winning eleven. A Rednmayene is expected to keep between the sticks, while R Grant, R McGowan, A Wilkinson and J King feature in defence. L Brattan, P Retre, A Caceres and M Ninkovic could fit in at midfield. A le Fondre and K Barbarouses will be in contention to lead the attack.
Central Coast Mariners- M Brighitti; L Miller, R Tongyik, Z Gordon, J Clisby; E Kim, J Nisbet, G Stensness; M McGlinchey, C Harold, J Murray
Sydney FC- A Redmayne; R Grant, R McGowan, A Wilkinson, J King; L Brattan, P Retre, A Caceres, M Ninkovic; K Barbarouses A le Fondre
Jordan Murray can be pivotal on the attacking front for Central Coast Mariners. Murray has two goals from 14 appearances so far this season.
Adam Le Fondre has been in prolific touch for Sydney FC. The centre-forward has bagged 15 goals from 15 appearances this season.
Kosta Barbarouses can also pack a punch while leading the attack for Sydney FC. Barbarouses has bagged seven goals from 15 appearances this season.
From the last nine games between the two sides, it’s Sydney FC who has ensured their dominance with seven wins in contrast to Central Coast Mariners solitary win. One game has ended on level terms during the process.
Sydney FC are the favourites heading into the match.
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