Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar FC, A League 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar FC — A League .
- Melbourne City FC 26 games · 38 pts (2026/27)
- Brisbane Roar FC 26 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kristian Griffiths-Jones
- Referee Wilson Brown
- Referee Adam Kersey
- Referee Tony Peart
- Referee Jack Morgan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Brisbane Roar FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Mar | Sydney FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Perth Glory FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Feb | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Newcastle United Jets FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Melbourne City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Mar | Sydney FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Melbourne Victory FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Western Sydney Wanderers FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Feb | Central Coast Mariners FC | A | 5–3 | W |
| 16 Feb | Perth Glory FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Melbourne City FC | Brisbane Roar FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #11 |
| 38 | Points | 26 |
| 26 | Played | 26 |
| 10 / 8 / 8 | W / D / L | 6 / 8 / 12 |
| 33 | Scored | 27 |
| 33 | Conceded | 36 |
| +0 | GD | -9 |
| 1.46 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 38% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Melbourne City FC are 6th (38 pts). Brisbane Roar FC are 11th (26 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Ruon Tongyik has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 26 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Dylan Wenzel-Halls is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Melbourne City FC so far.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Melbourne City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Brisbane Roar FC backline.
- 27' Rostyn Griffiths doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' The travelling Brisbane Roar FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 42' A quiet spell here at . Brisbane Roar FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Brisbane Roar FC make a change. Ruon Tongyik trudges off to be replaced by Henrique Silva on 46 minutes.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Daniel Leck is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Brisbane Roar FC.
- 54' Harrison Delbridge makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Melbourne City FC are in front.
- 59' The deadlock is broken! Shayon Harrison gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
- 63' Time for substitution for Melbourne City FC. Rostyn Griffiths is replaced by Riley McGree.
- 67' Brisbane Roar FC make a change. Eli Babalj trudges off to be replaced by Nicholas D'Agostino on 67 minutes.
- 68' Melbourne City FC ring the changes. Shayon Harrison has done his job and it is now time for Lachlan Wales to step up.
- 70' Magnificent from Ritchie De Laet! That is 11 goals in 208 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 75' Ritchie De Laet was booked on 75.
- 78' Brisbane Roar FC make a change. Henrique Silva trudges off to be replaced by Joe Caletti on 78 minutes.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Ramy Najjarine. He replaces Florin Berenguer on 81 minute.
- 86' Melbourne City FC looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 3 matches with its main striker Marcus Younis scoring 2 goals.
- 90' Magnificent from Riley McGree! That is 36 goals in 208 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- With this win, Melbourne City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Melbourne City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 29
- 27
- 18
- 5
- 4
- 26
- 22
- 2
-
7
Rostyn Griffiths ↓ Riley McGree 63'
-
9
Shayon Harrison ↓ Lachlan Wales 68'
Bench
- 1
-
8
Riley McGree ↑ 63'
-
21
Ramy Najjarine ↑ 81'
- 13
-
19
Lachlan Wales ↑ 68'
Coach
Warren Joyce
Brisbane Roar FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 17
- 7
- 8
- 11
- 36
- 15
- 23
-
12
Ruon Tongyik ↓ Henrique Silva 46'
- 14
- 92
Bench
- 1
- 18
-
26
Nicholas D'Agostino ↑ 67'
-
33
Henrique Silva ↑ 46'
- 32
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie MacLaren | 9 |
| James O'Shea | 4 |
| Connor Metcalfe | 3 |
| Roy O'Donovan | 3 |
| Brad Inman | 2 |
| Ritchie De Laet | 2 |
| Henry Hore | 2 |
| Aiden O'Neill | 2 |
Head to Head
Melbourne City FC Form
2019-04-05
Melbourne City FC
4–1
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2019-03-30
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
3–0
Melbourne City FC
L
2019-03-17
Sydney FC
0–2
Melbourne City FC
W
2019-03-03
Melbourne City FC
2–2
Perth Glory FC
D
2019-02-23
Melbourne Victory FC
1–1
Melbourne City FC
D
2019-02-15
Newcastle United Jets FC
3–1
Melbourne City FC
L
Brisbane Roar FC Form
2019-04-05
Melbourne City FC
4–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2019-03-29
Brisbane Roar FC
1–3
Sydney FC
L
2019-03-16
Melbourne Victory FC
2–1
Brisbane Roar FC
L
2019-03-08
Brisbane Roar FC
1–4
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
L
2019-02-22
Central Coast Mariners FC
3–5
Brisbane Roar FC
W
2019-02-16
Perth Glory FC
4–0
Brisbane Roar FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.08
Melbourne City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Brisbane Roar FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Melbourne City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Brisbane Roar FC
41%
Melbourne City FC or Brisbane Roar FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Melbourne City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Melbourne City FC
| Handicap | Melbourne City FC covers | Push | Brisbane Roar FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Melbourne City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Brisbane Roar FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.