Central Coast Mariners will welcome Western United to Glen Willow Oval on matchday four in the Australian A-League on Saturday (October 29).

The hosts are coming off a 2-1 defeat against Perth Glory at home last weekend. They went ahead through Samuel Silvera's 21st-minute strike, but goals from Giordano Colli and Aaron McEneff helped the visitors claim all three points.

Western, meanwhile, settled for a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Macarthur FC at home. Matthew Millar put Macarthur ahead in the 24th minute before Lachlan Wales levelled proceedings for the hosts midway through the second half.

The defeat left the defending champions rooted to the bottom of the table with just one point garnered from three games. Central Coast are one spot better off on goal difference and also have a game in hand.

Central Coast Mariners vs Western United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Central Coast Mariners vs Western United Prediction

Western have not had the title defense they would have envisaged after winning their maiden league crown last term. Their poor start to the season has been largely due to a porous defence that's yet to keep a clean sheet in five competitive games this season.

Central Coast, meanwhile, have not fared much better and are also yet to register their first win of the campaign.

Both teams play on the front foot. Although either could nick a win, the spoils could be shared in a high-scoring draw.

Prediction: Central Coast Mariners 2-2 Western United

Central Coast Mariners vs Western United Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Draw

Tip 2 - Both teams to score

Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals