Last week in the Australia A-League, many teams' social media and squad updates were lacking due to the Boxing Day fixtures. Information was mainly sourced from local media to ensure accuracy. Central Coast Mariners will be without midfielder Mccormack due to injury. Brisbane Roar also faces injury concerns, with Stajic, Finkler, and Vakounis unavailable. However, midfielder Klein has recovered from a concussion and is available. Central Coast Mariners are currently on a three-game losing streak, reflecting a poorer form compared to Brisbane Roar, who are currently fourth in the league. This season, Brisbane Roar, a team considered a dark horse, has gradually gained an advantage according to the data analysis. In their last away game against Macarthur, they didn't concede a handicap, showcasing their strength. In this match, they are away against a struggling Central Coast Mariners, offering a 0.25 handicap. This seems insufficient, especially considering they offered the same handicap last season when the Mariners were in a worse state. The prediction leans towards the Mariners avoiding defeat. Prediction: Central Coast Mariners +0.25