Brisbane Roar FC
Football Australia - A-League Kayo Stadium Fri 13 Mar 03:00
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
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A-League Betting Preview: Brisbane Roar vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Brisbane Roar welcome Western Sydney Wanderers to Kayo Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Friday 13 March.

Expect Goals Between Roar and Wanderers

Brisbane should combine with Western Sydney to yield at least three goals. On this basis, we’re playing the Total Goals market backing Over 2.5 at -120 which will give us a nice return if this outcome happens.

No Goals When Teams Last Met

Brisbane Roar drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at Kayo Stadium against Perth Glory. The Queensland team had six shots on target and enjoyed 56% possession, with Chris Long getting the goal.

Western Sydney lost their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle Jets at McDonald Jones Stadium. The Red and Black had 44% possession and five shots on goal, while Bozhidar Kraev found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Sydney haven’t lost to Brisbane in their past three matches, with the last encounter ending 0-0 at CommBank Stadium. The past 10 H2H games have featured six draws, three wins for Brisbane and just one for Western Sydney.

A-League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
11 Brisbane Roar logo Brisbane Roar 26 6 8 12 27 36 -9 27:36 26
12 Western Sydney logo Western Sydney 26 5 6 15 27 43 -16 27:43 21
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Brisbane Roar – Last 10 League Games

Brisbane have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. The Roar have averaged 45.8% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.9 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Top scorer is Chris Long on 3 goals, while Nicholas D'Agostino and Samuel Klein have both racked up 2. Jay O'Shea, Samuel Klein and James McGarry are the leading assists makers with 1.

Western Sydney – Last 10 League Games

Wanderers have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 10.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.2% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 9.5 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Ryan Fraser has landed 4 goals, Bozhidar Kraev 3, with Steven Peter Ugarkovic and two others scoring 1. Ryan Fraser, Dylan Scicluna and Bozhidar Kraev have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Brisbane Roar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dean Bouzanis (GK), Youstin Salas, Dimitri Valkanis, Marius Lode, James McGarry, Noah Maieroni, Jay O'Shea, Georgios Vrakas, Samuel Klein, Henry Hore, Michael Ruhs.

Western Sydney Wanderers confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lawrence Thomas (GK), Jarrod Carluccio, Joshua Brillante, Jacob Farrell, Alex Gersbach, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, Angus Thurgate, Aydan Hammond, Bozhidar Kraev, Ryan Fraser, Brandon Borrello.

Brisbane Roar vs Western Sydney Wanderers Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Brisbane Roar vs Western Sydney Wanderers betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s hard to pass up the opportunity to bet Over 2.5 Goals, with this A-League clash anticipated to feature at least three goals. Secure odds of -120 that this outcome lands which would mean a nice return.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best A-League stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Brisbane Roar vs Western Sydney league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Brisbane games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Western Sydney games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Western Sydney games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 15 Western Sydney games on the road.
Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Those anticipating a high-scoring affair can combine Over 2.5 Goals with the BTTS Yes option. It’s an opportunity to get slightly bigger odds in the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Brisbane Brisbane logo 1 - 2 Western Sydney logo Western Sydney

There’s the option to wager on Western Sydney to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +650 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bozhidar Kraev to Score +310 BetMGM logo

Bozhidar Kraev (Western Sydney) has netted three goals in his past five A-League matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +310 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Bozhidar Kraev Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -104 BetMGM logo

The past five Brisbane home matches average 7.60 corners, with the last five Western Sydney games averaging 7.60. There’s a price of -104 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

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
8.60 4.30 4.30
Home
8.30 5.10 3.20
Away
10.20 4.90 5.30
Western Sydney Logo Western Sydney
Total
10.10 5.20 4.90
Home
10.90 6.00 4.90
Away
9.30 4.50 4.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -120
Asian Handicap Western Sydney -0.25 +107
Total Corners Under 9.5 -104

If you’re up for a same-game multi, then we’ve got at least three goals, Western Sydney with an Asian Handicap of -0.25 merged with Under 9.5 corners.

The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Brisbane Roar vs Western Sydney Wanderers 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

This A-League encounter sees Western Sydney available at +135 and Brisbane Roar priced at +185 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +235 about the draw.

If Western Sydney only draw with Brisbane, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at +102 if they’re able to land a victory.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -156 for the BTTS Yes option.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to A-League games.

Kosta Barbarouses is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Kosta Barbarouses is the market leader at +480 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Kosta Barbarouses (Western Sydney)
First
+185
Anytime
+480
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Alou Kuol (Western Sydney)
First
+240
Anytime
+650
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Michael Ruhs (Brisbane)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Justin Vidic (Brisbane)
First
+270
Anytime
+700
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Brisbane Struggling to Find Home Wins

Brisbane are winless over their previous five games at Kayo Stadium. The Queensland team have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Western Sydney have clocked up seven losses, two wins and one draw in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Western Sydney won 1-0 when they last played Brisbane at Kayo Stadium. In the past 5 H2H games at Kayo Stadium, there have been three draws and one triumph for both Brisbane and Western Sydney.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Brisbane Roar logo Brisbane Roar Home Stats 4-2-4 2.10 1.00 1.10 4 6 3 7
Western Sydney Wanderers logo Western Sydney Wanderers Away Stats 2-1-7 2.90 1.20 1.70 5 5 5 5
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Brisbane Roar logo Brisbane Roar League Stats
Western Sydney Wanderers logo Western Sydney Wanderers League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Brisbane Roar vs Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Brisbane vs Western Sydney team news before you bet. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the A-League and all current injury news.

Brisbane Roar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brisbane Roar Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Dean Bouzanis
2 Youstin Salas 3 Dimitri Valkanis 5 Marius Lode 23 James McGarry
31 Noah Maieroni 26 Jay O'Shea
10 Georgios Vrakas 8 Samuel Klein 13 Henry Hore
19 Michael Ruhs
20 Lawrence Thomas
17 Jarrod Carluccio 25 Joshua Brillante 18 Jacob Farrell 3 Alex Gersbach
8 S. Peter Ugarkovic 32 Angus Thurgate
21 Aydan Hammond 23 Bozhidar Kraev 7 Ryan Fraser
26 Brandon Borrello

Western Sydney Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Brisbane Roar Substitutes

  • 6Austin Ludwik
  • 7Jacob Brazete
  • 11Macklin Freke
  • 16Matthew Dench
  • 30Quinn Macnicol
  • 39Niall Thom
  • 44Jordan Lauton

Western Sydney Substitutes

  • 9Kosta Barbarouses
  • 14Phillip Cancar
  • 22A. Pantazopoulos
  • 24Nathan Barrie
  • 30Jordan Holmes
  • 38Jai Rose
  • 39Awan Lual

Previous Brisbane Roar Lineups

28 Feb A-League
Brisbane Roar 1-1 Perth Glory
21 Feb A-League
Sydney FC 1-0 Brisbane Roar
14 Feb A-League
Melb Victory 1-1 Brisbane Roar
07 Feb A-League
Brisbane Roar 1-2 Central Coast
31 Jan A-League
Newcastle Jets 4-1 Brisbane Roar
24 Jan A-League
Brisbane Roar 2-3 Adelaide United

Previous Western Sydney Wanderers Lineups

07 Mar A-League
Newcastle Jets 2-1 Western Sydney
28 Feb A-League
Macarthur 0-4 Western Sydney
22 Feb A-League
Central Coast 3-2 Western Sydney
13 Feb A-League
Western Sydney 2-2 Wellington
07 Feb A-League
Western Sydney 1-1 Melb City
31 Jan A-League
Sydney FC 4-1 Western Sydney
Team Squads

Brisbane Roar Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Michael Valkanis

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Youstin Salas 2 M 20 1800 20 0 0 0 3 0
Dean Bouzanis 1 G 20 1800 20 0 0 1 3 0
Samuel Klein 8 M 19 1639 19 0 3 1 4 0
James McGarry 23 M 19 1630 19 0 0 2 5 0
Dimitri Valkanis 3 D 17 1485 17 0 1 0 4 1

Western Sydney Wanderers Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gary van Egmond

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lawrence Thomas 20 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 0 0
Anthony Pantazopoulos 22 D 20 1769 20 0 1 1 4 0
Angus Thurgate 32 M 20 1754 20 0 1 2 3 0
Bozhidar Kraev 23 F 19 1476 16 3 4 2 2 0
Kosta Barbarouses 9 F 19 1289 16 3 4 1 1 0
Australia FlagA-League Table
A-League Men Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Newcastle Jets 26 15 3 8 55:39 48
2 Adelaide United 26 12 7 7 46:36 43
3 Auckland 26 11 9 6 42:29 42
4 Melb Victory 26 11 7 8 44:33 40
5 Sydney FC 26 11 6 9 33:25 39
6 Melb City 26 10 8 8 33:33 38
7 Macarthur 26 9 7 10 37:44 34
8 Wellington 26 9 6 11 36:48 33
9 Central Coast 26 8 8 10 35:42 32
10 Perth Glory 26 8 7 11 32:39 31
11 Brisbane Roar 26 6 8 12 27:36 26
12 Western Sydney 26 5 6 15 27:43 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Adelaide United 13 7 3 3 25:17 24
2 Melb Victory 13 6 4 3 26:14 22
3 Newcastle Jets 13 7 1 5 30:20 22
4 Melb City 13 6 2 5 18:13 20
5 Sydney FC 13 5 4 4 19:13 19
6 Auckland 13 5 4 4 20:17 19
7 Macarthur 13 5 4 4 22:22 19
8 Perth Glory 13 5 2 6 16:16 17
9 Wellington 13 5 2 6 19:23 17
10 Central Coast 13 3 7 3 17:17 16
11 Brisbane Roar 13 3 4 6 14:18 13
12 Western Sydney 13 3 4 6 12:19 13