Brisbane Roar FC vs Sydney FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Brisbane Roar FC vs Sydney FC — A League .
- Brisbane Roar FC 3 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Sydney FC 4 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Nathan MacDonald
- Referee Jonathon Barreiro
- Referee David Walsh
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Phoenix FC | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | Sydney FC | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Brisbane Roar FC | 3 | 7 |
| 4 | Melbourne City FC | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | Perth Glory FC | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | Macarthur FC | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Auckland FC | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | Melbourne Victory FC | 4 | 3 |
| 10 | Newcastle United Jets FC | 4 | 2 |
| 11 | Central Coast Mariners FC | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | Adelaide United FC | 3 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Sydney FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Adelaide United FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 25 Jan | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jan | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 11 Jan | Melbourne City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Brisbane Roar FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Feb | Melbourne City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jan | Wellington Phoenix FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Newcastle United Jets FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Adelaide United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Brisbane Roar FC | Sydney FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 7 | Points | 7 |
| 3 | Played | 4 |
| 2 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 1 |
| 5 | Scored | 7 |
| 3 | Conceded | 4 |
| +2 | GD | +3 |
| 2.33 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 67% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Brisbane Roar FC this season
Brisbane Roar FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Sydney FC this season
Sydney FC this season
Brisbane Roar FC are 3rd (7 pts). Sydney FC are 2nd (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Brisbane Roar FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sydney FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Brisbane Roar FC
| Justin Vidic | 2 G |
| Tom Aldred | 1 G |
| Tae-Hee Nam | 1 G |
| Sabit James | 1 G |
Sydney FC
| Aly Toure | 4 G | 1 A |
| Oriola Sunday | 1 G | 2 A |
| Gabriel Popovic | 1 G | |
| Rhys Youlley | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 1' Controversy at the stadium! Luke De Vere argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 6' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 11' A quiet spell here at . Sydney FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 12' Joe Caletti has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luke De Vere on 12 minute.
- 17' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Brisbane Roar FC and Sydney FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Brisbane Roar FC make a change. Jack Hingert trudges off to be replaced by Izaack Powell on 30 minutes.
- 33' Poor challenge from Ben Warland. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 38' Brisbane Roar FC is showing some good football. However, Brisbane Roar FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 43' Brisbane Roar FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 48' It’s high time Steve Corica made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Milos Ninkovic on 52.
- 55' What a moment for Danny DeSilva! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' Another substitution for Brisbane Roar FC to replace Eric Bautheac by Tobias Mikkelsen on 59 minute.
- 64' A moment of madness from Alex Lopez on 64 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Brisbane Roar FC will be frustrated.
- 69' Alex Lopez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 74' Anthony Caceres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Danny DeSilva on 74 minute.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Alex Brosque. He replaces Reza Ghoochannejhad on 75 minute.
- 77' Assisted by Adam Taggart with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tobias Mikkelsen makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 82' Brisbane Roar FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 85' Brandon O'Neill has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 85.
- 88' Sydney FC make a change. Milos Ninkovic trudges off to be replaced by Mitchell Austin on 88 minutes.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Dylan Wenzel-Halls gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jacob Pepper.
- With this win, Brisbane Roar FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Brisbane Roar FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
19
Jack Hingert ↓ Izaack Powell 30'
-
3
Luke De Vere ↓ Joe Caletti 12'
- 17
- 8
- 11
- 33
- 15
- 9
- 23
- 14
Bench
-
18
Joe Caletti ↑ 12'
- 26
-
22
Tobias Mikkelsen ↑ 59'
- 31
-
38
Izaack Powell ↑ 30'
Sydney FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 9
-
11
Danny DeSilva ↓ Anthony Caceres 74'
- 1
- 23
- 7
- 4
- 3
- 10
- 13
- 16
Bench
- 20
- 2
-
14
Alex Brosque ↑ 75'
-
21
Mitchell Austin ↑ 88'
-
17
Anthony Caceres ↑ 74'
Coach
Steve Corica
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Le Fondre | 8 |
| Henry Hore | 4 |
| Nikola Mileusnic | 3 |
| Dylan Wenzel-Halls | 3 |
| Robert Mak | 2 |
| Fabio | 2 |
| Anthony Caceres | 2 |
| Matt McKay | 1 |
Brisbane Roar FC Form
2019-02-08
Brisbane Roar FC
2–1
Sydney FC
W
2019-02-02
Adelaide United FC
4–3
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2019-01-25
Brisbane Roar FC
2–2
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
D
2019-01-20
Central Coast Mariners FC
1–1
Brisbane Roar FC
D
2019-01-15
Brisbane Roar FC
0–5
Melbourne Victory FC
L
2019-01-11
Melbourne City FC
1–0
Brisbane Roar FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.46
Brisbane Roar FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Sydney FC xG
I would bet for:
Brisbane Roar FC or Sydney FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brisbane Roar FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Brisbane Roar FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Sydney FC
60%
Brisbane Roar FC or Sydney FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Brisbane Roar FC
| Handicap | Brisbane Roar FC covers | Push | Sydney FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Sydney FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.