Our Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City Prediction: 1-1
Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City 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 – Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar
Determined to get back to winning ways, Brisbane Roar must win after their 2-2 Australia A-League draw against Central Coast Mariners on April 10. In that match, Brisbane Roar saw 50% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Coast Mariners | 50% | 3 (4) | 0.31 | 25 |
 Brisbane Roar | 50% | 9 (6) | 1.11 | 51 |
Melbourne City's Last Match – Melbourne City vs Central Coast Mariners
Melbourne City must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Australia A-League victory over Central Coast Mariners in their last outing. In that match, Melbourne City had 60% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne City | 60% | 14 (8) | 1.89 | 74 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 40% | 6 (2) | 1.4 | 28 |
Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City Stats
Key Stats
| Brisbane Roar | Melbourne City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.99 | Defence Strength | 1.08 |
| 0.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brisbane Roar are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Melbourne City average 1.1 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Brisbane Roar 11-18
Melbourne City 11-10
What are the odds for this match?
Brisbane Roar to win: @4.333
Draw: @3.8
Melbourne City to win: @1.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9
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