The 2023-2024 AFC Cup schedule will feature the Central Coast Mariners vs Odisha FC match. Catch the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal Semifinal LIVE! Central Coast Mariners (CCM) take on Odisha FC (OFC) in a thrilling encounter. Here’s everything you need to know:
The duel between the two teams will take place at Central Coast Stadium. Here’s a review of the two teams.
As is known, the Central Coast Mariners vs Odisha match is the quarter-final round of the 2024 AFC Cup. Central Coast Mariners is an Australian team that will host a club from India, Odisha FC.
The “Sailors” won four wins in six matches during the group stage. They suffered only one defeat away from home against Malaysia’s Terengganu (1-0). In the first playoff match, Central Coast Mariners crushed Cambodian side Phnom Penh Crown 4-0 at home.
However, the eight-finals presented a tougher opponent in Australian side Macarthur. The Mariners got past their opponents only in extra time (3-2), with regular time ending in a 1-1 draw.
They approach the match against the Indian club following an away win against Newcastle Jets – 1-0. Currently, Mark Jackson’s side are second on the league table, three points behind Wellington Phoenix.
Meanwhile, Odisha FC topped their group, collecting 12 points from six matches. Odisha started with two consecutive defeats but managed to turn things around and win the remaining matches.
In the same group as Josep Gombau’s team were Maziya, Mohun Bagan, and Bashundhara Kings.
In the Indian Super League, Odisha suffered a defeat in its last away match against Chennaiyin with a score of 1-2. The defeat halted Odisha’s five-match unbeaten run in the domestic league. In that time, the Indian club has recorded three wins and two draws. Currently, Odisha continues to lead the league table, despite slipping up against the underdogs. Allowing Mumbai City to catch Josep Gombau’s side on points.
Central Marines vs Odisha FC Confirmed Lineups:
Central Coast XI: Volovic; Farrel, Kaltek, Hall, Roux; Mikael, Balard, Tapp, Torres; Reec, Nisbet
Odisha FC XI: Amarinder Singh, Lalrinzuala, Delgado, Fall, Ranawade; Jajouh, Lalthathanga; Vanlalruafela, Goddard, Krishna; Mauricio
Match Info:
Match: Central Coast Mariners vs Odisha FC
Tournament: AFC Cup 2023-24 Inter-Zonal Semifinal (1st Leg)
Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM IST (India)
Where: Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Australia
Head to Head:
This will be the first meeting of the two teams. Odisha FC and Central Coast Mariners have never met in any event.
How to Watch:
India: Watch LIVE on Sports 18 Network channels.
Streaming: Stream LIVE on FanCode (India) or 10Play (Australia).
Score Prediction:
Central Coast Mariners 1-2 Odisha FC
10 matches played, statistics show that Central Coast Mariners have scored 20 goals and won seven victories.
The same number of wins as Odisha FC who have scored 19 goals.
7 of the last 10 matches played by Odisha FC ended with more than 2.5 goals.
It is predicted that Odisha FC can overcome the home team in this first leg. (*)