Get ready for an exciting A-League Women clash as Melbourne City Women take on the Central Coast Mariners Women on Sunday, 18 May 2025. This fixture promises fast-paced action and plenty of goalmouth drama as two of the league’s most dynamic sides go head-to-head.
Kick-off is scheduled at 07:15 CEST in Italy, Germany, France and Spain, while fans in the UK can tune in at 06:15 BST. Be sure to set your alarms early if you don’t want to miss a minute of the drama.
How are both teams coming into this?
Melbourne City Women have been in scintillating form of late, scoring freely and moving comfortably inside the top three. Their high-press system has paid dividends at home, where they’ve kept a remarkable defensive record and turned their front three into one of the league’s most feared attacking units.
Central Coast Mariners Women, meanwhile, have surprised many by climbing the ladder with a solid mix of veteran savvy and youthful exuberance. After a slow start, they’ve picked up crucial points on the road and will arrive buoyed by a recent 3-1 victory that showcased their resilience and counter-attacking threat.
Our forecast
We expect City to dominate possession and create the bulk of the clear-cut chances, but the Mariners’ speed on the break could catch the hosts out. A 3-1 or 2-1 home win feels the most likely outcome, given City’s attacking pedigree and the Mariners’ tendency to concede late goals.
For value seekers, the Over 2.5 goals market looks appealing, with both teams boasting potent forward lines. A back-to-win bet on Melbourne City also makes sense given their home advantage and recent scoring spree.
Best odds
Bet365: Melbourne City win 1.40, Draw 4.50, Mariners win 8.00
William Hill: Melbourne City win 1.38, Draw 4.40, Mariners win 8.50
Betfair: Melbourne City win 1.42, Draw 4.60, Mariners win 7.75
