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Brisbane Roar will welcome Sydney to Suncorp Stadium in the A-League on Friday. Roar suffered a defeat in their campaign opener earlier this month while the visitors have a win and a loss in two games.
The hosts played newcomers Auckland FC in their campaign opener and suffered a 2-0 loss. Harry Van Der Saag's own goal helped Auckland take an early lead and Logan Rogerson doubled their lead in the second half.
The Sky Blues began their campaign with a 2-1 win over local rivals Western Sydney Wanderers but suffered a 1-0 loss to Auckland on Sunday. It was their second consecutive defeats in all competitions, having suffered a 2-1 loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima last week in the AFC Cup.
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Brisbane Roar vs Sydney Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 67 times in all competitions, including friendlies. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings with 24 wins. Roar are not far behind with 21 wins while 22 games have ended in draws.
- They were evenly matched in three league meetings last season with one win apiece and one meeting ending in a draw.
- Three of the last four meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Brisbane Roar are winless in their last four A-League games, failing to score in three. They have conceded eight goals in these games.
- Sydney have won just one of their last seven away games in the A-League.
- Roar have three wins and three defeats in their last six home meetings against the visitors.
- Roar have suffered three consecutive defeats at home in the A-League, scoring four times while conceding eight goals.
Brisbane Roar vs Sydney Prediction
Roar are winless in their last five competitive games, suffering four defeats while conceding at least two goals in these losses. They have failed to score in four of their last six games in the A-League and will look to improve upon that record in this home game.
The Sky Blues have seen a drop in form and have suffered two defeats on the spin after three consecutive wins between September and October. They failed to score for the first time in six games last week and will look to return to goalscoring ways.
Considering the current form of the two teams, they are expected to play out a low-scoring draw.
Prediction: Brisbane Roar 1-1 Sydney
Brisbane Roar vs Sydney Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Patryk Klimala to score or assist any time - Yes
