A-League Clash: Central Coast Mariners Seek to Reverse Recent Form Against Brisbane Roar

Central Coast Mariners currently sit 12th in the A-League, with 8 points from 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. They are only 1 point away from safety, facing significant pressure to avoid relegation. While they achieved victories against Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory earlier in the season, they have since endured a five-match winless streak, including three consecutive losses to Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney FC, and Auckland FC. Their attack averages less than one goal per game, while their defence concedes 1.7 goals per match, exposing vulnerabilities in both attack and defence. Brisbane Roar, on the other hand, are comfortably positioned in third place with 15 points, earned from 4 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses. They boast one of the league's strongest defences, conceding only 5 goals in 9 matches, averaging just 0.56 goals against per game. This places them among the few teams in the A-League to concede fewer than one goal per match.