Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory prediction

A-League · · Suncorp Stadium

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory, A-League on Sat, 09 Jan 2027 07:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Brisbane Roar host Melbourne Victory in the A-League on Saturday 9 January (kick-off 07:00 UK).

The key numbers

Brisbane Roar are winless in their last 12 matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Nine of Brisbane Roar’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Brisbane Roar’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Brisbane Roar have no wins, three draws and five defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.38 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.88.

Nine of Melbourne Victory’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 11 of Melbourne Victory’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Melbourne Victory have three wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.71 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.43.

TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Melbourne Victory the stronger side, 196 rating points above Brisbane Roar (Melbourne Victory 1481, Brisbane Roar 1285, after at least 240 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Brisbane Roar are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Melbourne Victory. The most recent meeting, on 14 February 2026, finished Melbourne Victory 1–1 Brisbane Roar.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · A-League · Suncorp Stadium
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Brisbane Roar 2 · draws 3 · Melbourne Victory 1 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Brisbane Roar 0W 2D 3L · Melbourne Victory 2W 1D 2L

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory (A-League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.13 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.63 / 1.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.25 / 6.57
Corners
against 5.13 / 5.71 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5 / 4.29
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 3.14 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.25 / 1.43
Cards
against 2.25 / 1.57 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBrisbane Roar for / againstLineMelbourne Victory for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
5.25 for · 5.13 against n 8
9.5standard
6.57 for · 5.71 against n 7
Shots
14.25 for · 11 against n 8
19.5standard
14 for · 10.86 against n 7
Shots on target
5 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
4.29 for · 3.14 against n 7
Fouls committed
12.38 for · 10.88 against n 8
21.5standard
9.29 for · 11.29 against n 7
Cards shown
2.25 for · 2.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.43 for · 1.57 against n 7
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Samuel Klein n 840.8
3.35/4
1.43/2
—
Noah Maieroni n 881.1
2.56/6
0.73/2
—
Justin Vidic n 847
2.26/2
1.75/2
—
Henry Hore n 871.9
26/3
0.84/1
—
J. McGarry n 884
1.96/4
1.15/3
—
Brisbane Roar — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Q. Macnicol n 824.4
3.75/1
1.83/1
Justin Vidic n 847
3.46/3
13/1
N. D'Agostino n 841.9
2.75/4
1.65/1
Samuel Klein n 840.8
2.56/2
1.13/1
Michael Ruhs n 863.4
28/2
0.73/1
Brisbane Roar — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Q. Macnicol n 824.4
0.51/0
0.51/0
C. Long n 868.3
0.53/0
00/0
N. D'Agostino n 841.9
0.52/0
00/0
Niall Thom n 634.3
0.41/0
00/0
Samuel Klein n 840.8
0.31/0
00/0
Brisbane Roar — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Shaw n 713.9
2.83/0
Youstin Salas n 889.8
2.68/7
Jordan Lauton n 833.8
2.34/2
Jacob Brazete n 626.8
2.22/2
J. McGarry n 884
1.96/4
Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Harrison Sawyer n 344.3
5.42/2
1.41/1
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Nishan Velupillay n 854.5
1.75/3
1.93/3
—
G. May n 868.5
1.66/3
14/2
—
Brendan Hamill n 859.4
1.14/2
0.42/0
—
Louis D'Arrigo n 840.5
1.14/0
1.13/1
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Melbourne Victory — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
G. May n 868.5
2.86/5
1.14/3
R. Piscopo n 818.6
2.44/0
1.22/0
Charles Nduka n 870.6
2.15/4
1.14/2
Nikolaos Vergos n 832.5
2.14/2
13/0
Harrison Sawyer n 344.3
22/1
1.41/1
Melbourne Victory — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Juan Mata n 874.3
0.63/1
0.64/0
Nikolaos Vergos n 832.5
13/0
00/0
Harrison Sawyer n 344.3
00/0
0.71/0
R. Piscopo n 818.6
00/0
0.61/0
Denis Genreau n 887.1
00/0
0.53/1
Melbourne Victory — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Clarismario n 841.1
35/3
Denis Genreau n 887.1
2.68/7
J. Inserra n 865
2.66/5
Sebastian Esposito n 881.4
2.47/6
Jordi Valadon n 877.1
27/5
Melbourne Victory — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Jack Duncan n 890
1.94/2

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Brisbane RoarLDDLL
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Melbourne VictoryWLDWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Brisbane Roar 2 · 3 draws · Melbourne Victory 1 · 2 goals/game
  • 2026-02-14 Melbourne Victory 1–1 Brisbane Roar
  • 2025-11-28 Brisbane Roar 1–0 Melbourne Victory
  • 2025-03-01 Brisbane Roar 1–1 Melbourne Victory
  • 2024-11-09 Melbourne Victory 2–0 Brisbane Roar
  • 2024-04-20 Melbourne Victory 0–0 Brisbane Roar
  • 2024-03-03 Brisbane Roar 3–2 Melbourne Victory
League standing · 2026/27
Brisbane Roar#9 pos0 pts0 pl0 GD
Melbourne Victory#11 pos0 pts1 pl-1 GD
Goals per game
Brisbane Roar scored0
Melbourne Victory scored1
Brisbane Roar conceded0
Melbourne Victory conceded2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory?
In their last 6 meetings, Brisbane Roar won 2, Melbourne Victory won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory?
Recent form — Brisbane Roar 0W 2D 3L; Melbourne Victory 2W 1D 2L.

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