In terms of workload we have the advantage. Games on April 6th, 12th, 19th, and 27th to finish the season and while they are tough opponents (we have to play currently 2nd, 3rd, 11th, 4th) they are winnable.
Mariners in contrast play 5 games in 15 days to finish, starting next Saturday. Games on April 6th, then a hefty run on the 13th, 17th (AFC), 21st, 24th (AFC), and 27th. The trip to Kyrgyzstan is the 17th.
I can see them being gassed by the end, especially if the first AFC leg is a loss or draw and they're unable to rest players in the second leg to be ready for the league games.
Mariners in contrast play 5 games in 15 days to finish, starting next Saturday. Games on April 6th, then a hefty run on the 13th, 17th (AFC), 21st, 24th (AFC), and 27th. The trip to Kyrgyzstan is the 17th.
I can see them being gassed by the end, especially if the first AFC leg is a loss or draw and they're unable to rest players in the second leg to be ready for the league games.