Our Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC Prediction: 1-1
Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 08:35 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Brisbane Roar's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Australia A-League loss against Melbourne City on January 6. In that match, Brisbane Roar had 43% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 57% | 5 (3) | 1.75 | 64 |
 Brisbane Roar | 43% | 5 (1) | 0.36 | 27 |
Auckland FC's Last Match – Macarthur FC vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Australia A-League share of the spoils with Macarthur FC on January 5. In that match, Auckland FC recorded 55% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Macarthur FC | 45% | 7 (2) | 0.77 | 35 |
 Auckland FC | 55% | 9 (3) | 1.47 | 53 |
Brisbane Roar vs Auckland FC Stats
Key Stats
| Brisbane Roar | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.62 | Attacking Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.8 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brisbane Roar are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Auckland FC average 1.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Brisbane Roar 9-8
Auckland FC 16-11
What are the odds for this match?
Brisbane Roar to win: @3
Draw: @3.5
Auckland FC to win: @2.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
Brisbane Roar (4-4-2) : Dean Bouzanis, Hosine Bility, Austin Ludwik, Dimitri Valkanis, James McGarry, Youstin Salas, Noah Maieroni, Samuel Klein, Georgios Vrakas, Chris Long, Henry Hore
Auckland FC (4-2-3-1) : Michael Woud, Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Nando Pijnaker, Francis De Vries, Louis Verstraete, Cameron Howieson, Logan Rogerson, Lachlan Brook, Jesse Randall, Sam Cosgrove
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