Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar Prediction, Lineups & Odds | A-League, 11 Jan 2025

Don’t Write Off Roar For This Clash

We’re wagering Brisbane +1 on the Asian Handicap when they play Melbourne City at +104. Money is returned for a one goal defeat and we will see a healthy payout from this pick if the visitors win or draw.

7 City Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Melbourne City made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 2-0 home victory against Western United at AAMI Park. The Cranbourne East side had 52% possession and managed four shots on target, while Harry Politidis and Benjamin Mazzeo scored one goal each.

Brisbane Roar have been defeated in four straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Newcastle Jets by a 1-0 scoreline at Kayo Stadium. The Roar had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 54% possession and four shots on goal.

The last encounter between City and Brisbane saw the former win away from home. It was a 4-1 scoreline at Kayo Stadium. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we have seen seven City victories, two Brisbane wins and one draw.

A-League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Melb City	26	14	6	6	41	25	16	41:25	48
12	Brisbane Roar	26	5	6	15	32	51	-19	32:51	21

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City have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Aurelio Vidmar's men have averaged 54.4% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 3.1 corners.

Yonatan Cohen leads the way with 4 goals, Steven Peter Ugarkovic has 3, with Harry Politidis and two others on 2. Andreas Kuen has recorded the most assists with 5.

Brisbane have 8 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. The Queensland team have averaged 47.8% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 3.6 corners against, while conceding 2.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Thomas Waddingham is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Jay O'Shea on 2, with Ben Halloran and two others bagging 1. Corey Brown is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Melbourne City confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2): Patrick Beach (GK), Callum Talbot, Kai Trewin, German Ferreyra, Aziz Behich, Steven Peter Ugarkovic, Nathaniel Atkinson, Kavian Rahmani, Harry Politidis, Benjamin Mazzeo, Medin Memeti.

Brisbane Roar confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Macklin Freke (GK), Jack Hingert, Lucas Herrington, Hosine Bility, Antonee Burke-Gilroy, Jacob Brazete, Jay O'Shea, Samuel Klein, Keegan Jelacic, Ben Halloran, Florin Berenguer.

Expert A-League Analysis

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.

Key Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar league stats:

• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by City in 9 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by City in 5 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by City in 3 of their last 10 games against Brisbane.

Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar Prediction

If you are in agreement that Brisbane +1 are a good Asian Handicap wager, then you can land +104 that the underdogs win or draw this A-League clash. This bet provides a safety net if they lose by a goal.

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

Roar +1 Probability

The bookies make it a 49% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Our Pick

Brisbane Asian Hcp +1 @ +104 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

City 2 - 2 Brisbane

Let’s go for the game to end in a 2-2 scoreline, a wager which is available at +1300. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Corners Prediction

Under 11.5 Corners -150

It’s been five consecutive Melbourne City home games where the 11.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. The corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at a price of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

City

Total

8.40 5.30 3.10

Home

7.40 5.00 2.40

Away

9.00 5.30 3.70

Brisbane

Total

8.80 5.10 3.70

Home

8.70 5.70 3.00

Away

8.50 4.20 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-125

Under 10.5

-110

City Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Brisbane Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+600

2

+215

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Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar Odds

With the bookies giving them a 63% probability of winning, Melbourne City might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -167 price of winning this A-League clash. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +450 about Brisbane Roar.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds.

If you fancy Melbourne City but want money back if this A-League match is a draw, then you can get -450. You can bet on Brisbane Roar at +300 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+300

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+140

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-699

12

-450

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-450

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+103

2 Hcp +1

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-163

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-163

No

+120

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Team Stats

Team News

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