Heidelberg United vs Central Coast Mariners Tips - The Mariners to begin their new season with a win in the Australia Cup

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Last updated: 06 Aug 2024

Ben Darvill 06 Aug 2024

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Heidelberg United vs Central Coast Mariners predictions for Wednesday's Australia Cup clash
United have seen both sides score in each of their last two matches
Central Coast have won six of their last seven

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Central Coast are backed to win this one (Getty Images)

Heidelberg United vs Central Coast Mariners Tips

Heidelberg United arrive for their exciting Australia Cup clash on the back of a 1-1 draw with Hume City in the league.

Heidelberg United vs Central Coast Mariners Tips
Head To Head
Heidelberg United Form
Central Coast Mariners Form

The Central Coast Mariners return to the field for the first time since their triumphant 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory saw them secure the A-League trophy.

United have seen both sides score in each of their last two matches
Central Coast have won six of their last seven
The Mariners have seen both teams score in two of their last three

Head To Head

This will be the first competitive meeting between the two teams.

Heidelberg United Form

Heidelberg United currently sit in fifth on the NPL Victoria ladder after a strong start to the season in which they have only lost three times.

Their major flaw has been an inability to turn avoiding defeat into winning often enough. Indeed, 12 victories have come with nine draws, with this seeing United slip 11 points behind South Melbourne at the summit.

With a draw coming from their last home game against Hume City, United will arrive hoping for a return to winning ways. However, against the best A-League outfit from last season, it is difficult to see how they will best their opponents.

Central Coast Mariners Form

The Central Coast Mariners simply refused to lose in their run into the Grand Final of the A-League as they won nine of their last 11 games in all competitions, drawing the other two.

Their 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory in the Grand Final may not have been pretty, but they got the job done as they soaked up a lot of pressure before hitting their opponents in classic Central Coast style.

The difficulty for many sides can be matching the intensity of their winning campaign, meaning their opening game could prove to be a marker for the season to come. This is why it is vital for the Mariners to hit the ground running in this match.

Verdict

Heidelberg United v Central Coast Mariners

While I am backing Heidelberg United to get on the scoresheet against their rusty opponents, I predict that the Mariners will show their class as they secure a win in their opening Australia Cup match.

Mariners & BTTS Yes

Match Result & Both Teams To Score

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