Betting tips / Andy Morris / 25 November 2011 / Leave a comment Bet Now View Market

While Andy Morris isn't expecting a goal-fest between the Mariners and Melbourne Heart on Saturday, he is expecting a do-or-die battle between two in-form sides.

The rivals have only played three times, and those matches have produced four goals in total.

Those who go to Bluetongue Stadium to watch the game, though, could be in for a good time. Central Coast have won three of their last five, while Heart are looking for a hat trick of wins.

The Mariners are second on the table after beating Sydney FC 3-2 last weekend thanks to a late goal from Brett Emerton.

Heart will set a club record if they earn a point here, because they are now unbeaten in five games. Their 3-0 win over the Jets was significant and they won't be too worried about the trip.

Mariners coach Graham Arnold will be without goal-keeper Matt Ryan and the versatile Oliver Bozanic for another week, while youngster Mustafa Amini is pressing his claims for a starting berth.

Heart thought things were turning their way when Aziz Behich was sent back to them after picking up two bookings on Olyroos duty. But ironically Curtis Good was drafted in to replace Behich in the national team, so they're still down on numbers.

Central Coast are 1.75 in match odds betting, while Heart are 5.3.