Brisbane Roar FC vs Melbourne City FC, A League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Brisbane Roar FC vs Melbourne City FC — A League at Suncorp Stadium.
- Brisbane Roar FC 26 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Referee Sam Kelly (Australia)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 26 | 48 |
| 2 | Adelaide United FC | 26 | 43 |
| 3 | Auckland FC | 26 | 42 |
| 4 | Melbourne Victory FC | 26 | 40 |
| 5 | Sydney FC | 26 | 39 |
| 6 | Melbourne City FC | 26 | 38 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 26 | 34 |
| 8 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 26 | 33 |
| 9 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 26 | 32 |
| 10 | Perth Glory FC | 26 | 31 |
| 11 | Brisbane Roar FC | 26 | 26 |
| 12 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 26 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Melbourne City FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Nov | Macarthur FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 23 Nov | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Nov | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Sydney FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Auckland FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Perth Glory FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Western United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Brisbane Roar FC | Melbourne City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 26 | Points | 38 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 6 / 8 / 12 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 8 |
| 27 | Scored | 33 |
| 36 | Conceded | 33 |
| -9 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 1.46 |
| 23% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Brisbane Roar FC are 11th (26 pts). Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Suncorp Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 1' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Andreas Kuen makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 6' Melbourne City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 11' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 16' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 18' Yonatan Cohen is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Brisbane Roar FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Zadkovich might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' The Brisbane Roar FC manager makes a substitution. Florin Berenguer departs to be replaced by Harry Van der Saag.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ruben Zadkovich will be considering his options from the bench.
- 54' The referee shows Brisbane Roar FC player a card on 54.
- 59' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jay O'Shea is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Brisbane Roar FC.
- 64' It is a substitution in Brisbane Roar FC team. Jack Hingert is replaced by Neicer Acosta on 64 minute.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yonatan Cohen makes it 0-3.
- 71' The whistle greets Andreas Kuen as he departs to be replaced by Zane Schreiber.
- 76' Brisbane Roar FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Melbourne City FC backline.
- 77' What a strike from Jay O'Shea! The score is 1-3.
- 80' Brisbane Roar FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Corey Brown is hanging Antonee Burke-Gilroy on the field on 80 minute.
- 82' Steven Ugarkovic doubles the advantage! 1-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 84' Melbourne City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. German Ferreyra is hanging Nathaniel Atkinson on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' Brisbane Roar FC have won 245 goals from 205 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' Melbourne City FC make a change. Yonatan Cohen trudges off to be replaced by Kavian Rahmani on 90 minutes.
- Another three points for Melbourne City FC.
Lineups
Brisbane Roar FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Jack Hingert ↓ Neicer Acosta 64'
- 2
- 10
- 1
- 23
-
35
Louis Zabala ↓ Walid Shour 64'
-
7
Rafael Struick ↓ Jacob Brazete 46'
- 21
- 26
- 16
- 4
Bench
-
3
Corey Brown ↑ 80'
-
17
Harry Van der Saag ↑ 46'
- 15
- 29
-
18
Jacob Brazete ↑ 46'
-
11
Neicer Acosta ↑ 64'
-
8
Walid Shour ↑ 64'
Coach
Ruben Zadkovich
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 6
-
10
Yonatan Cohen ↓ Kavian Rahmani 90'
- 13
- 27
-
30
Andreas Kuen ↓ Zane Schreiber 71'
- 8
- 33
- 38
- 26
-
20
Arion Sulemani ↓ Medin Memeti 46'
Bench
- 1
- 2
-
19
Zane Schreiber ↑ 71'
-
35
Medin Memeti ↑ 46'
-
46
Benjamin Mazzeo ↑ 71'
-
22
German Ferreyra ↑ 84'
-
47
Kavian Rahmani ↑ 90'
Coach
Aurelio Vidmar
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 9 |
| James O'Shea | 4 |
| Roy O'Donovan | 3 |
| Connor Metcalfe | 3 |
| Jay O'Shea | 2 |
| Thomas Waddingham | 2 |
| Yonatan Cohen | 2 |
| Leo Natel | 2 |
Head to Head
Brisbane Roar FC Form
Melbourne City FC Form
2024-12-06
Brisbane Roar FC
1–4
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-11-30
Melbourne City FC
0–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2024-11-10
Perth Glory FC
0–5
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-11-04
Western United FC
0–1
Melbourne City FC
W
2024-10-26
Melbourne City FC
1–3
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2024-10-19
Newcastle United Jets FC
0–1
Melbourne City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.16
Brisbane Roar FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.23
Melbourne City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Brisbane Roar FC or Draw
44%
Draw or Melbourne City FC
79%
Brisbane Roar FC or Melbourne City FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
6.9%
0 – 3
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Brisbane Roar FC
| Handicap | Brisbane Roar FC covers | Push | Melbourne City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +1 | 40% | 22% | 39% |
| +1.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +2 | 61% | 18% | 21% |
| +2.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
Clean Sheet
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.