Melbourne vs Brisbane Prediction

    🔊 The upcoming 20th round A-League clash between Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar promises to be intriguing. Both teams sit in the middle of the table, but their motivation to win is high as they aim to improve their standings and boost morale ahead of the next round. Melbourne City are displaying inconsistent form with several draws, which could impact their confidence. Brisbane Roar are showcasing strong attacking play on the road, adding an element of intrigue to this encounter. Trends suggest a potentially low-scoring match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 31 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Brisbane Roar):

    • ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
    • corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
    • fouls: 10 vs 13;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 2 vs 2.

    📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar:

    • played 45 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 25, for the away team - 12, draws - 8;
    • number of goals - 76 against 57;
    • average total in the 1st half - 1.29, in the 2nd half - 1.67;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.96.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    57%
    27 Wins
    17%
    8 Draws
    26%
    12 Wins
    Total games
    47
    Total Goals Avg
    2.96
    Both teams scored
    60%
    1.7
    Total average
    1.26
    2.3
    Yellow cards
    1.4
    Last matches
    18.04.26
    A-League
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
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    -
    3
    5
    14
    14
    0
    2
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    3
    -
    -
    3
    5
    14
    14
    0
    2
    06.01.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    1.37
    0.44
    5
    5
    17
    12
    3
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1.37
    0.44
    5
    5
    17
    12
    3
    3
    31.10.25
    A-League
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    1.12
    1.28
    5
    2
    10
    13
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1.12
    1.28
    5
    2
    10
    13
    2
    0
    11.04.25
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    2.43
    0.4
    5
    0
    12
    7
    4
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    2
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    1
    3
    1
    2.43
    0.4
    5
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    12
    7
    4
    3
    11.01.25
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    0.74
    0.31
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    11
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    Melbourne City Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the A-League tournament (home team - Melbourne City FC, away team - Sydney FC). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.

    Here's the game statistics (Melbourne City vs Sydney FC):

    • ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
    • fouls: 16 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
    • shots on target: 9 vs 4.

    Melbourne City sit in eighth place in the league, striving to maintain their position in the upper half of the table. Over their last five matches, they've suffered two defeats and drawn three times, reflecting a mixed bag of results. Their playing style revolves around ball control and attempts to dominate through short passes, but their scoring efficiency has been underwhelming-they've scored fewer than 1.5 goals per match for seven consecutive games.

    Match Results: Melbourne City

    Last matches
    02.05.26
    A-League
    Auckland FC
    Auckland FC
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    0.77
    1.09
    3
    6
    9
    13
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    6
    0.77
    1.09
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    9
    13
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    26.04.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Adelaide United
    Adelaide United
    1
    0.87
    2.72
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    11
    13
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    18.04.26
    A-League
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
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    14
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    12.04.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Wellington Phoenix
    Wellington Phoenix
    2.74
    0.54
    3
    9
    13
    10
    4
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    2
    0
    1
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    2.74
    0.54
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    13
    10
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    W
    07.04.26
    A-League
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    Central Coast Mariners
    Central Coast Mariners
    2.9
    1.7
    5
    4
    11
    7
    1
    1
    2
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    1
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    1
    2.9
    1.7
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    Brisbane Roar Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on as part of the A-League tournament (home team - Brisbane Roar, away - Wellington Phoenix). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.

    Here are the match stats (Brisbane Roar vs Wellington Phoenix):

    • ball possession: 66% vs 34%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
    • fouls: 14 vs 11;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 4.

    Brisbane Roar are sitting third in the table and are in excellent form, with two wins and a draw from their last five matches showcasing their competitive edge. They effectively capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities and often find success through swift transitions from defense to attack. The nickname "Roar" epitomizes their aggressive style of play, which is particularly evident in away games: the team scores at least one goal in almost every away match this season.

    Match Results: Brisbane Roar

    Last matches
    25.04.26
    A-League
    Perth Glory
    Perth Glory
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    3.35
    0.55
    2
    6
    13
    10
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    0.55
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    18.04.26
    A-League
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
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    14
    14
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    10.04.26
    A-League
    Central Coast Mariners
    Central Coast Mariners
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    0.34
    1.13
    1
    10
    10
    15
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    0.34
    1.13
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    15
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    02.04.26
    A-League
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    Sydney
    Sydney
    1.39
    0.04
    4
    4
    10
    14
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    0
    0
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    1.39
    0.04
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    10
    14
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    21.03.26
    A-League
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    Wellington Phoenix
    Wellington Phoenix
    1.84
    1.79
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    10
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    7
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    1.79
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    Prediction for the 1st half

    Head-to-Head Matches:

    • Total encounters - 45;
    • First-half wins at home for hosts - 10; for visitors away - 4; number of draws - 7;
    • Average first-half total: 1.29;
    • Today's home team scores on average 0.67, while the visitors net 0.62.

    First-Half Stats: Melbourne City (home) vs Brisbane Roar (away)

    • matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 6;
    • wins: 1 (20%) vs 1 (16.67%);
    • losses: 1 (20%) vs 0 (0%);
    • draws: 3 (60%) vs 5 (83.33%);
    • Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 0.83;
    • Average goals conceded: 0.6 vs 0.33.

    Last 10 Matches (Overall):

    • wins: 3 vs 3;
    • losses: 3 vs 1;
    • draws: 4 vs 6;
    • Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3).
    Trends
    • Brisbane Roar have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 away games (A-League).
    👉Prediction: 1st Half Draw(odds: 2.08)

    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 45;
    • home team wins - 25, away team wins - 12, draws - 8.

    Statistics: Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar

    • matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
    • wins: 3 vs 5;
    • win percentage: 27% vs 45%;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 5 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 4;
    • losses: 3 vs 3;
    • draws: 4 vs 3.
    Trends
    • Melbourne City have won in last 11 home games against Brisbane Roar (A-League).
    👉Prediction: Melbourne City Win(odds: 1.84)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.69, the guests - 1.27;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.96;
    • both teams scored: overall - 27; at the home team's field - 13.

    Statistics: Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar

    • average total in the tournament: 1.91 vs 1.82;
    • average total goals scored: 1 vs 1;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.64 vs 0.55;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.36 vs 0.45;
    • Melbourne City: average total at home in the tournament -  1.2;
    • Brisbane Roar: average total away in the tournament - 1;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 0.8) vs 1 (away - 1).
    Trends
    • Brisbane Roar have scored in 12 of last 13 away games (A-League).
    👉Prediction: Brisbane Roar will score goal(odds: 1.57)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 45;
    • both teams scored all-time - 27 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 13 times.

    Statistics: Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 4;
    • number of BTTS matches for Melbourne City at home - 2 (40%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Brisbane Roar away - 4 (67%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Melbourne City at home - 2 (40%);
    • BTTS matches for Brisbane Roar away - 4 (67%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No)(odds: 1.84)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (8/65, 12.3%);
    • Melbourne City at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 0:1 , 1:1 , 1:3 , 4:0 (1/5, 20%);
    • Brisbane Roar away most often play: 2:1 (2/6, 33.3%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:0 - 15.83% (odds 6)
    0:0 - 12.08% (odds 8.5)
    0:1 - 11.88% (odds 11)

    👉Prediction: Correct Score (1:0)(odds: 6)

    ⭐ Editorial Prediction

    Considering the current form of the teams and past head-to-head statistics, we can anticipate a tense battle with both sides focusing on defense. However, the trend shows that Brisbane Roar consistently scores at least once on the road; this makes the bet over 0.5 individual total goals for the visitors a logical option for the upcoming match.

    Our choice
    Brisbane Roar will score goal at odds of -182*
    Everygame
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    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (4 January 2026, 15:20)

    Betting Tips: Melbourne City - Brisbane Roar

    Brisbane Roar have lost the 2nd half
    melbourne-city-fcbrisbane-roar-fcin 12 of last 14 away games against Melbourne City (A-League).
    2nd Half Melbourne City Win
    Everygame
    +105
    Melbourne City have won
    melbourne-city-fcbrisbane-roar-fcin last 11 home games against Brisbane Roar (A-League).
    Melbourne City Win
    Bovada
    -133
    Brisbane Roar have drawn in the 1st half
    brisbane-roar-fcin last 5 away games (A-League).
    1st Half Draw
    Bovada
    +124
    Melbourne City have not lost
    melbourne-city-fcbrisbane-roar-fcin last 20 home games against Brisbane Roar (A-League).
    melbourne-city-fcbrisbane-roar-fcin 10 of last 11 games against Brisbane Roar (A-League).
    Melbourne City will not lose
    Everygame
    -588
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    Melbourne - Brisbane Table position

    A-League 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    5.
    Sydney
    Sydney
    26116933-2539
    6.
    Melbourne City
    Melbourne City
    26108833-3338
    7.
    Macarthur
    Macarthur
    26971037-4434
    10.
    Perth Glory
    Perth Glory
    26871132-3931
    11.
    Brisbane Roar
    Brisbane Roar
    26681227-3626
    12.
    Western Sydney
    Western Sydney
    26561527-4321

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    5 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 0
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 5
    10 matches
    Scored - 14
    Conceded - 10
    +4
    -5
    11 - Scored
    16 - Conceded
    5
    Wins
    0
    2
    Draws
    5
    3
    Loses
    5
    Goal difference
    14
    Scored
    11
    10
    Conceded
    16
    2.4
    Match goals average
    2.7
    1.4
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.1
    1
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.6
    5
    Both teams scored
    8
    66'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    82'
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