Central Coast Mariners vs WS Wanderers Prediction: I expect a high-scoring encounter

The Central Coast Mariners and WS Wanderers will play their Round 17 Australia A-League match at Central Coast Stadium. The host team, currently in second place in the league rankings, seeks to break their two-match winless streak when they compete on their home field. On the other hand, the visiting team, now positioned 5th in the league rankings, will aim to break their ongoing two-game winless streak despite playing on the road. In order to evaluate your betting selection, please examine the following factual information provided below:

Central Coast Mariners ended their recent two-match losing record against Phnom Penh Crown in the AFC Cup play-offs throughout their past five matches. Before the victorious game, they had a loss in their play against Sydney FC, and they achieved a draw in their encounter against Wellington Phoenix. Nevertheless, they were triumphant in their encounters with Brisbane Roar and Adelaide United.

Throughout these encounters, they have netted a total of eleven goals while allowing three goals against them. They have accumulated 28 points in their 17 matches, placing them in the 2nd spot on the league table. Given the advantage of playing on their own territory, they will strive to achieve a victory.

WS Wanderers have achieved a draw in one match, suffered defeat in two matches, and emerged victorious in two matches in their most recent five confrontations. They achieved a draw in one match against Newcastle Jets, while they suffered losses in two matches against Macarthur FC and Perth Glory. Nevertheless, they emerged triumphant in their encounters with Melbourne City and Western United.

Throughout these encounters, they have scored a total of nine goals while also conceding nine goals. As of now, they have accumulated 25 points from their 16 matches, placing them in the 5th position in the league standings. Given that they will be competing away from home, their objective will be to earn a victory.

In two out of their past five confrontations, both sides scored against each other, while in three matches, they scored more than two goals. Nevertheless, the two teams drew in two matches, with Central Coast Mariners becoming victorious in two matches and WS Wanderers winning in one match.

We predict a high-scoring conclusion, as well as the fact that both sides will find the back of the net. Furthermore, we may anticipate the home team achieving victory on their own turf.