Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Brisbane Roar
WLWDL
8th place in Australia A-League
0 - 0
FT
21/01/2023 04:45
Melbourne City
DWWDW
1st place in Australia A-League
Australia A-League
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City on 21 January 2023 (kick-off: 04:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City preview before placing your bet.

  • Brisbane Roar are currently 8th with 30 points after 26 matches.
  • Melbourne City sit 1st with 55 points from 26 matches.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
Probability %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Melbourne City Melbourne City
55 26 16 7 3 61 32 29
02 Central Coast Mariners Central Coast Mariners
44 26 13 5 8 55 35 20
03 Adelaide United Adelaide United
42 26 11 9 6 53 46 7
04 Western Sydney Western Sydney
41 26 11 8 7 43 27 16
05 Sydney FC Sydney FC
38 26 11 5 10 40 39 1
06 Wellington Phoenix Wellington Phoenix
35 26 9 8 9 39 45 -6
07 Western United FC Western United FC
32 26 9 5 12 34 47 -13
08 Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar
30 26 7 9 10 26 33 -7
09 Perth Glory Perth Glory
29 26 7 8 11 36 46 -10
10 Newcastle Jets Newcastle Jets
29 26 8 5 13 30 45 -15
11 Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory
28 26 8 4 14 29 34 -5
12 FC Macarthur FC Macarthur
26 26 7 5 14 31 48 -17
Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar Last 6 matches
30/07/2026 16:30
Sydney Olympic 0 - 3 Brisbane Roar Australia Cup
22/07/2026 16:00
Ipswich City 0 - 5 Brisbane Roar International Club Friendly
15/07/2026 16:30
Caboolture FC 0 - 3 Brisbane Roar International Club Friendly
25/04/2026 18:45
Perth Glory 2 - 1 Brisbane Roar Australia A-League
18/04/2026 14:00
Brisbane Roar 2 - 3 Melbourne City Australia A-League
10/04/2026 16:35
Central Coast Mariners 2 - 2 Brisbane Roar Australia A-League
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Melbourne City Melbourne City
26/07/2026 11:00
Weston Workers FC 0 - 3 Melbourne City Australia Cup
02/05/2026 12:00
Auckland FC 1 - 1 Melbourne City Australia A-League
26/04/2026 14:30
Melbourne City 1 - 2 Adelaide United Australia A-League
18/04/2026 14:00
Brisbane Roar 2 - 3 Melbourne City Australia A-League
12/04/2026 12:00
Melbourne City 2 - 0 Wellington Phoenix Australia A-League
07/04/2026 16:00
Melbourne City 2 - 1 Central Coast Mariners Australia A-League
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Australia A-League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar
26
 Melbourne City
Melbourne City
29
Goals
Scored
10
Avg. per game
0.38
Conceded
16
Avg. per game
0.62
Scored
31
Avg. per game
1.07
Conceded
17
Avg. per game
0.59
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 26 matches
YesNo
8 (31%)18 (69%)
In last 26 matches
NoYes
22 (76%)7 (24%)
Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar

Recent matches

Melbourne City

Melbourne City

Under /Over

(69%)18 8(31%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)27 2(7%)

Under /Over

(27%)7 19(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(52%)15 14(48%)

Under /Over

(31%)8 18(69%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)17 12(41%)

/Yes

(54%)14 12(46%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(76%)22 7(24%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City Melbourne City
Shots
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar
Total shots
10.92 avg / game
Blocked
40 total
Avg. 3.33
Melbourne City
Melbourne City
Total shots
14.31 avg / game
Blocked
69 total
Avg. 4.60
Brisbane Roar Brisbane Roar Pass Melbourne City Melbourne City
Total passes
9690
Avg. 404 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
44%
Total passes
16258
Avg. 561 / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar
2574
Avg. 99.00 / game
 Melbourne City
Melbourne City
3569
Avg. 123.07 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar
1267
Avg. 48.73 / game
 Melbourne City
Melbourne City
1818
Avg. 62.69 / game
OTHERS
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar
26
Played games
Melbourne City
Melbourne City
29
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.31
8
Clean sheets
7
0.24
5.04
131
Corners
185
6.38
14.54
378
Throw-ins
464
16.00
2.12
55
Offsides
43
1.48
2.88
75
GK saves
88
3.03
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar
DISCIPLINARY
Melbourne City
Melbourne City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.77
46
Yellow card
56
1.93
0.12
3
Red card
4
0.14
11.15
290
Fouls
381
13.14
9.50
247
Tackles
251
8.66
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How We Build the Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City on 21 January 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Australia A-League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Brisbane Roar vs Melbourne City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Brisbane Roar's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Melbourne City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Australia A-League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Australia A-League standings and the Australia A-League form table to understand exactly where Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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