Central Coast Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 1 A-League game between Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets. The game kicks off at 7:00 pm with Newcastle Jets heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Central Coast Mariners vs. Newcastle Jets game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday December 31, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Where: Central Coast Stadium

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The F3 derby closes the A-League’s rejigged opening round, with both clubs looking to put indifferent 2019-20 campaigns behind them. Central picked up another wooden spoon in a five-win season, while Newcastle limped into eighth with nine victories.

The Mariners have farewelled a host of last season’s mainstays and recruited only modestly. The Jets are adjusting after Carl Robinson’s October departure, with Craig Deans taking over as interim coach. Newcastle have also ended on the debit side of the gains and losses ledger.

The Jets have won six and drawn two of their last nine against the Mariners. Both Gosford-hosted fixtures last season finished in a stalemate, while the Jets held on for a 4-3 win in the sole Newcastle clash.

In a key opportunity for both sides to get off to a confidence-boosting start, a draw is shaping as the best bet.

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