Despite yet another battling performance, Mariners had to walk away empty handed from their Matchday Five clash with Vissel Kobe, with the Japanese side scoring a late winner after Mark Jackson's side had battled back to draw level after going 2-0 down.

They can expect a similar tough outing against Marinos with time running out, the Australian side need to rediscover the form that saw them lifting the AFC Cup™ last season.

Marinos have been unbeatable since their 7-3 defeat to Gwangju FC and will be confident of their chances of a fourth victory, given their recent form, in what will be a first meeting between the two sides.

Anderson Lopes is also at his best, his five goals only bettered by Gwangju's Jasir Asani while only Johor Darul Ta'zim's Ariff Aiman (12) and Al Nassr Club's Cristiano Ronaldo (11) are ahead of the Brazilian in the attempts column.

Venue: Central Coast Stadium (Gosford)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+11)