Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne Victory predictions — A-League, 1 Feb

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Recency-weighted xG points to a high-scoring fixture. Central Coast Mariners have won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 home games, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.4 per game. Melbourne Victory have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 away games, scoring 0.4 and conceding 1.2 per game.