Melbourne City host Central Coast in the A-League Men, round 17 at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Melbourne (30,050 capacity).

Melbourne City won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–D–L–W), scoring 9 and conceding 11.

Central Coast won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–D–D–L), scoring 6 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 10 times: Melbourne City 3 wins, Central Coast 3, 4 draws.