Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Tips & Live Stream - Nix to stay perfect in A-League

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Wellington Phoenix are predicted to win their second consecutive A-League match at home.
Both teams are backed to score, based on recent high-scoring encounters.
Corban Piper is identified as strong value to score anytime.

Wellington Phoenix to win again (Getty Images)

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Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Verdict
Head To Head
Wellington Phoenix Form
Central Coast Mariners Form

Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners Verdict

Wellington Phoenix made a winning start to the season and can make that two from two on Sunday. BTTS to score is also tipped with Corban Piper value to get on the scoresheet.

BTTS has landed in seven of the Mariners' last nine A-League games
BTTS has landed in two of Wellington's last three A-League games
BTTS has landed in six of the last 10 meetings
Phoenix have won their last three home A-League games
Oli Lavale registered three shots on target from five shots last week
Corban Piper scored vs Victory last week & was on target vs Mariners in R9 last term

Head To Head

This will be the 53rd meeting between the pair, with the Nix holding a slight 21-19 advantage alongside 11 draws.

Wellington won the most-recent clash 3-1 at home last season.

Wellington Phoenix Form

After finishing in eighth spot last term, Phoenix got this season off to a confidence-boosting start by overcoming Australia Cup finalists Melbourne Victory 2-1 at home.

Piper headed home to put the Nix in front before Riley Bidois scored the winner just seconds after being introduced off the bench in the 77th minute.

The Nix were somewhat fortunate to come away with all three points after holding just 37 per cent of possession - Victory created four big chances, but were left to rue their missed opportunities.

Central Coast Mariners Form

It was a decent performance from the Mariners to open the season, securing a point in a 2-2 home draw with rivals Newcastle in the F3 derby.

Ali Auglah and Oli Lavale converted two penalties for Central Coast, but they couldn't hold onto their 2-1 lead deep into the second half, with Lavale turning from hero to villain, conceding an own goal.

Verdict

Wellington Phoenix v Central Coast Mariners

Wellington are backed for all three points at home, with both teams finding the back of the net.

BTTS - Yes

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