Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners A-League Round 4 Tips & Prediction - Sydney set for home win
Sydney FC are tipped to win against Central Coast Mariners with over 1.5 goals in their A-League Round 4 fixture at Allianz Stadium. Sydney have won the last three head-to-head meetings, scoring seven goals in those matches, and 13 of the last 14 encounters have produced at least two goals. The Mariners remain winless after three games this season, while Sydney have shown attacking promise despite an inconsistent start. Al Hassan Toure and Oli Lavale are also highlighted for their attacking output and are backed in player prop markets.
- Sydney FC vs CC Mariners predictions for Friday's A-League R4 game
- Sydney have won the last three meetings by a combined 7-2 score
- Toure & Lavale have been lively in the final third this season, backed in props
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 7.40pm AEDT on Friday November 6
Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners A-League Round 4 Tips & Prediction
Sydney FC are tipped to beat the Central Coast Mariners in a game that features Over 1.5 goals to launch A-League Round 4 action on Friday night at Allianz Stadium.
It hasn't been a convincing start to the season from Sydney, but they should have enough class and firepower in the final third to overcome a youthful Mariners side, who remain winless for the season.
Take the Sky Blues to prevail with 2+ goals, while Al Hassan Toure and Oli Lavale have been prolific to start the season and are also backed in prop markets.
Sydney FC vs CC Mariners Predictions & Best Bets
| Bet | Odds | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Win & Over 1.5 Goals | $1.80 @ Picklebet | Sydney have won the last three meetings between the teams, with 13 of the last 14 encounters in all comps seeing 2+ goals. Mariners are winless across their opening three games this season, while Sydney earned a home win in R2 vs Adelaide |
| Al Hassan Toure 1+ Shots On Target | $1.82 @ Unibet | Toure has registered eight total shots in three games this season, hitting the target in his last two & scoring vs City last weekend |
| Oli Lavale 1+ Shots On Target | $1.85 @ Unibet | Lavale has also registered eight total shots this season, hitting the target in all three appearances (five overall) |
| Oli Lavale Anytime Goalscorer | $4.40 @ Dabble | Lavale has scored two goals in three games this season, finding the back of the net vs Jets in R1 & Victory in R3 |
Sydney FC vs CC Mariners Head To Head
Sydney lead the overall H2H 23-14 alongside 10 draws. The Sky Blues have won the last three meetings by a combined 7-2 score.
Last 5 Meetings
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2025 | A-League Men | Central Coast Mariners | Sydney FC | 1–2 |
| 25 Oct 2025 | A-League Men | Sydney FC | Central Coast Mariners | 2–0 |
| 11 Jan 2025 | A-League Men | Sydney FC | Central Coast Mariners | 4–1 |
| 8 Dec 2024 | A-League Men | Central Coast Mariners | Sydney FC | 2–1 |
| 18 May 2024 | A-League Men Playoffs | Central Coast Mariners | Sydney FC | 0–0 |
Sydney FC Form Analysis
Sydney have picked up four points from their opening three A-League games.
Patrick Kisnorbo's side were disappointing in a Round 1 stalemate against the Wanderers, but produced a better performance to come from behind to beat Adelaide 2-1 in their next outing.
However, the Sky Blues couldn't make it back-to-back wins, squandering the initial lead last week against Melbourne City, going down 2-1 on the road.
Central Coast Mariners Form Analysis
The Mariners have battled hard to earn their two points this season, but with such a young and inexperienced squad, it's tough to see them coming close to challenging for the finals.
Central Coast drew 2-2 against rivals Newcastle in Round 1 courtesy of two penalties before falling to a 2-0 defeat across the Tasman against surprise leaders Wellington.
John Hutchinson's side failed to make the most of their numerical advantage last week against Melbourne Victory, who were reduced to 10 men after just 11 minutes, ultimately settling for a 1-1 share of the spoils at AAMI Park.
Sydney FC vs CC Mariners Team News
Thiago Quintal was left on the bench last week vs City as fellow young gun Akol Akon came into the starting side.
Fullback James Overy continues to come off the bench in advanced areas and appears unlikely to force veteran Rhyan Grant out the side.
Diesel Herrington - brother of Socceroos star Lucas - continues to impress and is one of the form central defenders in the league to start the season, while Lavale remains the primary threat up front.
Central Coast Mariners Possible Starting XI (4-4-2): Andrew Redmayne, Storm Roux, Diesel Herrington, Noah McCann, Lucas Mauragis, Ali Auglah, Chris Donnell, Haine Eames, Alexander Jesse Bolton, Bailey Brandtman, Oliver Lavale
Verdict
Sydney are tipped for all three points, with Toure & Lavale the most likely in the final third.
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