Brisbane Roar FC
Football Australia - A-League Kayo Stadium Fri 9 Jan 03:35
Auckland FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

A-League Betting Preview: Brisbane Roar vs Auckland

Fourth-placed Brisbane Roar go head-to-head with A-League leaders Auckland at Kayo Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:35 on Friday 9 January.

Under 2.5 Goals Looks Value

The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward when Brisbane meet Auckland. Land odds of -123 for Under 2.5 Goals.

1-1 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Brisbane Roar lost on the road in their last A-League game, making it back-to-back league defeats. Melbourne City won 1-0 at AAMI Park. Michael Valkanis' team ended up with just 32% possession and one shot on target.

Auckland played Macarthur away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Campbelltown Stadium. The Black Knights had the lion’s share of the ball recording 56% possession and three shots on goal, while Lachlan Brook was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Auckland are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Brisbane, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Go Media Stadium. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two Auckland victories and one draw.

A-League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Brisbane Roar logo Brisbane Roar 2 1 1 0 3 2 1 3:2 4
6 Auckland logo Auckland 3 1 1 1 6 7 -1 6:7 4
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Brisbane Roar – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Brisbane have had 45.0% possession and 6.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 6.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.5 corners.

Players to Watch

Top goalscorer Justin Vidic has found the net 2 times, with Michael Ruhs, Matthew Dench, Chris Long and Samuel Klein scoring 1 each. Justin Vidic is the leading assists maker on 2.

Auckland FC – Last 10 League Games

Auckland have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Steve Corica's men average 52.6% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 5.3 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.7 attempts.

Players to Watch

Sam Cosgrove is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Lachlan Brook is on 4 and Jesse Randall on 3. Jesse Randall is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Brisbane Roar confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Dean Bouzanis (GK), Hosine Bility, Dimitri Valkanis, Austin Ludwik, Youstin Salas, James McGarry, Georgios Vrakas, Samuel Klein, Noah Maieroni, Henry Hore, Chris Long.

Auckland confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Michael Woud (GK), Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Cameron Howieson, Logan Rogerson, Lachlan Brook, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove.

Brisbane Roar vs Auckland Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Brisbane Roar vs Auckland with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market value, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The betting sites provide us with the chance to bet on Under 2.5 Goals and we really like this pick. The two sides could contest a low-scoring A-League clash and a price of -123 sticks out.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the A-League odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Brisbane Roar vs Auckland league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 10 of the last 15 Brisbane games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Brisbane games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Auckland games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Auckland games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Auckland games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.
Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Those wanting bigger odds for their Under 2.5 Goals bet can have this selection as part of a Result & Total Goals pick. This involves predicting which team will come out on top.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Brisbane Brisbane logo 1 - 1 Auckland logo Auckland

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +425 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Cosgrove to Score +200 BetMGM logo

Sam Cosgrove (Auckland) has racked up four goals in his past five A-League matches away from home. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +200 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Sam Cosgrove Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Auckland Under 4.5 Corners -135 BetMGM logo

It’s been an average of 2.60 corners for Auckland in their past 10 away games, while Brisbane have had an average of 2.60 corners against them in their last 10 home matches. We expect Auckland to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at -135.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Brisbane Logo Brisbane
Total
10.00 4.90 5.10
Home
8.80 4.20 4.60
Away
9.80 5.30 4.50
Auckland Logo Auckland
Total
10.60 5.70 4.90
Home
11.10 6.30 4.80
Away
8.80 4.10 4.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -123
Full-Time Result Draw +230
Team Corners Auckland Under 4.5 -135

A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are two or less goals in total, the match to be drawn and Auckland to finish with under 4.5 corners.

The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.

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Brisbane Roar vs Auckland Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

Auckland are the skinniest price to succeed in this A-League clash, with the favourites afforded a 48% probability based on their +108 betting odds with the bookies. If you want to wager on the underdog, Brisbane Roar have been priced up at +250.

There are various ways to back Auckland and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -133 currently available that they beat Brisbane and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. When it comes to BTTS betting, the market suggests that Both Teams to Score Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

Bettors love the flexibility that hundreds of markets provide and that is for every A-League game. The best football betting sites ensure that their customers always have plenty of options.

Sam Cosgrove is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Sam Cosgrove is priced at +400 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +195.

Player Goals
Sam Cosgrove (Auckland)
First
+400
Anytime
+195
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Jonty Bidois (Auckland)
First
+525
Anytime
+240
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Logan Rogerson (Auckland)
First
+525
Anytime
+240
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Guillermo May (Auckland)
First
+550
Anytime
+245
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Team Stats
Brisbane Roar logo Brisbane Roar League Stats
Auckland logo Auckland League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Brisbane Roar vs Auckland Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Brisbane vs Auckland team news before placing your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the A-League along with the latest injury news.

Brisbane Roar Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brisbane Roar Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1

1 Dean Bouzanis
15 Hosine Bility 3 Dimitri Valkanis 6 Austin Ludwik
2 Youstin Salas 23 James McGarry
10 Georgios Vrakas 8 Samuel Klein 31 Noah Maieroni 13 Henry Hore
9 Chris Long
1 Michael Woud
2 Hiroki Sakai 23 Daniel Hall 4 Nando Pijnaker 15 Francis De Vries
6 Louis Verstraete 7 Cameron Howieson
27 Logan Rogerson 77 Lachlan Brook 21 Jesse Randall
9 Sam Cosgrove

Auckland Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brisbane Roar Substitutes

  • 11Macklin Freke
  • 16Matthew Dench
  • 19Michael Ruhs
  • 30Quinn Macnicol
  • 33Jackson O'Reilly
  • 41Emmett Shaw
  • 44Jordan Lauton

Auckland Substitutes

  • 3Jake Girdwood-Reich
  • 8Luis Gallegos
  • 10Guillermo May
  • 11Marlee Francois
  • 17Callan Elliot
  • 20Oliver Sail
  • 35Jonty Bidois

Previous Brisbane Roar Lineups

23 Oct A-League
Brisbane Roar 2-1 Perth Glory
09 Aug Australia Cup
Brisbane Roar 2-4 Sydney FC
30 Jul Australia Cup
Sydney Olympic 0-3 Brisbane Roar
25 Apr A-League
Perth Glory 2-1 Brisbane Roar
18 Apr A-League
Brisbane Roar 2-3 Melb City
10 Apr A-League
Central Coast 2-2 Brisbane Roar

Previous Auckland Lineups

24 Oct A-League
Western Sydney 5-2 Auckland
17 Oct A-League
Auckland 3-1 Melb City
23 May A-League
Auckland 1-0 Sydney FC
15 May A-League
Adelaide United 0-3 Auckland
09 May A-League
Auckland 1-1 Adelaide United
02 May A-League
Auckland 8-7 Melb City
Team Squads

Brisbane Roar Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Michael Valkanis

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
George Plusnin 40 G 1 90 1 0 0 0 0 0
Joel King 16 D 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0
Justin Vidic 17 F 1 90 1 0 1 0 1 0
Noah Maieroni 6 M 1 90 1 0 0 0 1 0
Tae-Hee Nam 10 M 1 90 1 0 1 0 0 0

Auckland Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Pedro Moreira

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Francis De Vries 15 D 2 180 2 0 0 2 0 0
Luis Gallegos 30 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Luka Vicelich 25 D 2 180 2 0 1 0 0 0
Michael Woud 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Nando Pijnaker 4 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Australia FlagA-League Table
A-League Men Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Wellington 3 3 0 0 7:1 9
2 Western Sydney 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
3 Macarthur 3 1 2 0 3:2 5
4 Brisbane Roar 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
5 Sydney FC 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
6 Auckland 3 1 1 1 6:7 4
7 Melb City 3 1 1 1 4:5 4
8 Perth Glory 3 1 0 2 6:4 3
9 Melb Victory 3 0 2 1 3:4 2
10 Central Coast 3 0 2 1 3:5 2
11 Newcastle Jets 3 0 2 1 3:6 2
12 Adelaide United 2 0 0 2 1:6 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Wellington 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Brisbane Roar 2 1 1 0 3:2 4
3 Macarthur 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
4 Sydney FC 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
5 Perth Glory 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
6 Western Sydney 1 1 0 0 5:2 3
7 Auckland 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
8 Melb City 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
9 Melb Victory 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
10 Central Coast 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
11 Newcastle Jets 2 0 1 1 1:4 1
12 Adelaide United 0 0 0 0 0:0 0

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