Brisbane Roar travels to face Central Coast Mariners in what promises to be a tightly contested A-League match. Analysing recent form, the Roar appears to hold a slight edge. Their away form reveals a degree of resilience, as seen in their recent draw against Western Sydney and a victory against Adelaide United. Though they recently lost to Macarthur, this was a close match. Central Coast Mariners, playing at home, have displayed inconsistent form. Their recent results showcase a pattern of narrow defeats against Sydney FC and Auckland FC, as well as a draw against Melbourne City. While the home advantage could provide a boost, the Mariners’ struggles to convert chances and maintain defensive solidity are concerning. Their goal-scoring rate has been lower than expected in recent matches. The odds provided by the bookmakers reflect the match's competitiveness, with the home win offered at 3.60, the draw at 3.50, and the away win at 2.05. The Asian Handicap of 0.50 in favour of Brisbane Roar suggests they are seen as slight favourites. Given the Roar's slightly superior recent performance and the Mariners' inconsistencies, backing Brisbane Roar on the Asian Handicap seems a reasonable approach. Considering the recent games of both teams, an over/under bet on goals appears to be best placed on the under. The Mariners have been involved in low-scoring matches at home. Brisbane Roar's matches, too, have shown a tendency towards lower goal counts. With the potential for a tactical battle and both teams' defensive strategies, the under 2.5 goals seems to be a solid choice. Thus, it's predicted that Brisbane Roar will win the match, and the total goals will be under 2.5.