On Friday, Melbourne Victory will face Brisbane Roar in the A-League at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium (January 6). The hosts have lost their past two league games and are currently 11th in the table, only three points above of last-placed Perth Glory. In their last match, Melbourne were defeated 2-1 by the Central Coast Mariners. Following Jason Cummings’ opening, Cadete equalised for Melbourne in the 39th minute, but Cummings helped clinch all three points for the Mariners.
Meanwhile, Brisbane has extended their league undefeated streak to seven games and is coming off a 1-1 tie against Western United. Carlo Armiento scored for the second game in a row and appears to be in fantastic form.
Prediction
Because neither club has had an outstanding performance this season, this game might be a low-scoring battle. Melbourne has failed to score in two of their past four league games, while the visitors have allowed less than 2.5 goals in their last four games.
The two sides have drawn their past three encounters, and another stalemate is possible based on their current play.
1-1 Melbourne Victory prediction The Brisbane Roar
We say: 1-1 Melbourne Victory The Brisbane Roar
Victory will be grateful merely to end their losing streak as they fall lower down the standings, and the empty stadium means home advantage may be gone.
Brisbane has been the master of the draw, and it is difficult to imagine anything other than a 1-1 stalemate in this game.
Head-to-Head
| Head To Head | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wins | Draws | Wins |
| Statistics | ||
| 7 | 6 | 10 |
| 26 | Yellow cards | 22 |
| 30 | Goals | 39 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
- Since 2006, the two teams have met 50 times in the A-League. Melbourne leads 21-17, with 12 games drawn.
- Their past three matches have all resulted in draws, including the rematch in October, after their previous ten had all ended in victories.
- Brisbane has failed to score in three of their past four meetings with Melbourne.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in four of their past five encounters in Melbourne.
- Brisbane has the league’s joint-best defensive record, allowing seven goals in nine games.
- Melbourne has the second-best defensive record, having allowed 11 goals in nine games.
- This season, both sides have struggled to score. Brisbane has eight goals in as many games, while the hosts have nine.
Lineup
Melbourne Victory:
- Acton;
- Geria, Spiranovic, Broxham;
- Ikonomidis, Wilson, Rai, Brimmer, Cadete;
- Nani, Folami
Brisbane Roar :
- Holmes;
- Hingert, Neville, Aldred, Courtney-Perkins;
- O’Shea, Trewin, Chapman;
- Knowles, Mileusnic, Armiento
Betting Tips
Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 Brisbane to score first – Yes
Yes, at least one goal will be scored in the second half.
Where to watch
For fans who want to watch every match, Paramount+ is the place to go, with every match of the 2022/23 A-League Men season being broadcast on the site.