Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on January 6, 2026
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In the 20th round of the Australian A-League on January 6, 2026, Melbourne City will face Brisbane Roar. The visitors, who are performing well, are determined to secure another win.
Our Prediction for Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
The Melbourne club had an excellent last season. They finished second in the regular season, then went on to win the playoffs—claiming this title for the second time in their history, regaining it after a four-year break. Currently, the results have been rather average, with the team dropping points in most rounds. However, in the AFC Champions League, they have collected ten points in six matches, confidently holding a playoff spot.
The Brisbane team struggled in 2024/2025, earning only 21 points—only Perth Glory had fewer. But this season, they have improved significantly and have risen into the group of league leaders—they can already prepare for the playoffs. Still, they lost to Macarthur. And after a win over the Mariners, they suffered a 0-3 defeat to Wellington.
Leckie and company average one goal per match, conceding 0.91 on average. Valkanis's men also score around a goal per game, conceding 0.82 on average.
Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar: Key Statistics and Trends
- Melbourne City have not won in five consecutive matches
- 36% of Melbourne City matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 1.91
- Brisbane Roar have won one out of their last four matches
- 36% of Brisbane Roar matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 1.82
Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar: Probable Starting Lineups
Melbourne City (probable lineup): Beach – Atkinson, Bonetig, Ferreira, Kutleshi – Kuen, Truin, Leckie – Kanamori, Caputo, Mazzeo
Brisbane Roar (probable lineup): Bouzanis – McGarry, Herrington, Valkanis, Salas – Stajic, Klein, O'Shea, Lawton – Vidic, Long
Previous Matches: Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
After three wins for City, the teams played out a goalless draw in October.
Free Prediction for Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
The stronger team is playing at home. We predict their victory (odds – 1.83).
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