Central Coast Mariners, despite being at the bottom of the league, employ a 4-3-3 formation at home, focusing on midfield control, wing attacks, and set-piece effectiveness. Their home possession rate is 58%. The forward line, with Mores and Nicholson, has combined for six goals, serving as the primary attacking threat. The team averages 11 successful wing breakthroughs per game, with a 28% cross completion rate, aiming to exploit the suspension of Brisbane's full-backs. Set-pieces are a key weapon, having yielded five goals this season, with centre-back Ben M., at 193cm, providing an aerial advantage (78% success rate). The completeness of the squads of Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar is a crucial factor in determining the efficiency of their attacks and defenses. The injury situations of the two teams present a stark contrast, which intuitively affects the game's direction. Central Coast Mariners have only two players injured: midfielders Arthur De Lima and defender Trent Sainsbury. Sainsbury is a long-term injury, and the team has adapted through tactical adjustments. The main squad is complete, and coach Montbaee can field the starting lineup, with the offensive wing attacks and midfield connection not being affected, allowing the offensive and defensive systems to operate completely. Central Coast Mariners vs. Brisbane Roar. Prediction: Central Coast Mariners +0.5