Published on: May 22, 2021 11:41 am IST|Updated on: May 22, 2021 11:56 am IST
MLC vs CCM Dream11: Melbourne City’s four-match winning streak was ended by Wellington Phoenix but the league leaders did at least extend their unbeaten run to nine games. City failed to hold on to the lead as they conceded late on in that clash and they will be eager to make an immediate return to winning ways after that disappointment. They will be confident of doing so as they host Central Coast Mariners who arrive after finally ending their long wait for a win after narrowly overcoming bottom side Newcastle Jets in what was a first success in seven and while the pressure has been lifted following that win, Melbourne are likely to consign them to defeat in this one.
Date: 22 May, Saturday Time: 9:35 AM (IST) Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
A League Table: Melbourne City are 1st in the A League standings, while Central Coast Mariners are sitting in the 3rd place.
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Recent form:
Melbourne City – D-W-W-W-W Central Coast Mariners – W-D-D-L-D
Head-to-head (last five meetings)
MLC Wins- 04 Draws– 00 CCM Wins– 01
Melbourne City News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Nathaniel Atkinson remains ruled out with a hamstring injury, and will not be included in the squad.
Expected changes and Strategy: Patrick Kisnorbo has recovered from his injury and will be available against the Mariners in this clash.
Melbourne City Starting XI (Likely)
Tom Glover Scott Jamieson Curtis Good Rostyn Griffiths Ben Garuccio Marco Tilio Taras Gomulka Florin Berenguer Craig Noone Jamie Maclaren Connor Metcalfe
Central Coast Mariners News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Gianni Stensness is nursing an injury at the moment and has been sidelined for this game.
Expected changes and Strategy: Marco Urena has served his three-game suspension and will be available for selection.
Central Coast Mariners Starting XI (Likely)
Mark Birighitti Jack Clisby Kye Rowles Ruon Tongyik Stefan Nigro Daniel Bouman Josh Nisbet Oliver Bozanic Daniel De Silva Matt Simon Marco Urena
MLC vs CCM Dream11 Fantasy Football Tips
Captain Options
Jamie Maclaren: Maclaren has 25 goals and a total of 43 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 46.53%. He had a total of 33 big chances. He has a total of 5 assists, 19 key passes and he created a total of 35 chances.
Marco Urena: Urena has 5 goals and a total of 19 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 27.03%. He had a total of 10 big chances. He has a total of 3 assists, 9 key passes and he created a total of 12 chances.
X-factors, differential picks
Connor Metcalfe: Metcalfe has 5 goals and a total of 18 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 26.37%. He had a total of 11 big chances. He has a total of 3 assists, 10 key passes and he created a total of 13 chances.
Goalkeeper: Glover Defenders: Rowles, Griffiths, Garuccio, Clisby Midfielders: Gomulka, De Silva, Noone Attackers: Metcalfe, Urena, Maclaren
Likely Winner:
Melbourne City have been in exceptional form over the past month and their free-scoring nature will send shivers down their opponents’ spines. The league leaders have lethal players in their ranks and hold a seven-point lead over second-placed Sydney FC. In our MLC vs CCM Today Match Prediction odds, we back for a 2-1 win for Melbourne in this match.