Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 December

Melbourne City

D L L W W

6th place in Australia A-League

8-1

28/12/2023 08:45

Brisbane Roar

L L W L D

9th place in Australia A-League

Australia A-League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar on 28 December 2023 (kick-off: 08:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar preview before placing your bet.

Melbourne City are currently 6th with 39 points after 27 matches.
Brisbane Roar sit 9th with 30 points from 27 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Melbourne City to win with probability 55%.
Head-to-head history favors Melbourne City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Brisbane Roar have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:45

2023-12-28

Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar - Prediction & Odds

Melbourne City

Brisbane Roar

2023-12-28 08:45

STANDINGS UP TO 28/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Central Coast Mariners	55	27	17	4	6	49	27	22
02 Wellington Phoenix	53	27	15	8	4	42	26	16
03 Melbourne Victory	42	27	10	12	5	43	33	10
04 Sydney FC	41	27	12	5	10	52	41	11
05 FC Macarthur	41	27	11	8	8	45	48	-3
06 Melbourne City	39	27	11	6	10	50	38	12
07 Western Sydney	37	27	11	4	12	44	48	-4
08 Adelaide United	32	27	9	5	13	52	53	-1
09 Brisbane Roar	30	27	8	6	13	42	55	-13
10 Newcastle Jets	28	27	6	10	11	39	47	-8
11 Western United FC	26	27	7	5	15	36	55	-19
12 Perth Glory	22	27	5	7	15	46	69	-23

Head To Head

12/03/2023 04:00

Melbourne City

2 - 1

Brisbane Roar

AUS D1

21/01/2023 08:45

Brisbane Roar

0 - 0

Melbourne City

AUS D1

14/10/2022 08:45

Brisbane Roar

0 - 2

Melbourne City

AUS D1

23/03/2022 08:35

Brisbane Roar

1 - 2

Melbourne City

AUS D1

19/11/2021 08:45

Melbourne City

2 - 1

Brisbane Roar

AUS D1

25/05/2021 09:05

Brisbane Roar

3 - 0

Melbourne City

AUS D1

Melbourne City

67%

Draw

17%

Brisbane Roar

17%

Melbourne City Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 08:45

Melbourne City 0 - 0 Melbourne Victory AUS D1

17/12/2023 06:00

Melbourne City 3 - 3 Central Coast Mariners AUS D1

12/12/2023 09:30

Melbourne City 1 - 1 Zhejiang Greentown AFC CL

08/12/2023 10:45

Perth Glory 1 - 2 Melbourne City AUS D1

03/12/2023 06:00

Newcastle Jets 0 - 2 Melbourne City AUS D1

29/11/2023 10:00

Ventforet Kofu 3 - 3 Melbourne City AFC CL

Win

33%

Draw

67%

Lost

Last 6 matches Brisbane Roar

21/12/2023 09:00

Brisbane Roar 0 - 3 Central Coast Mariners AUS D1

15/12/2023 07:00

Western United FC 2 - 1 Brisbane Roar AUS D1

10/12/2023 04:00

Adelaide United 0 - 2 Brisbane Roar AUS D1

01/12/2023 09:35

Brisbane Roar 2 - 2 Western Sydney AUS D1

26/11/2023 04:00

Brisbane Roar 2 - 1 Perth Glory AUS D1

12/11/2023 06:00

Central Coast Mariners 1 - 2 Brisbane Roar AUS D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

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

Melbourne City

Brisbane Roar

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.43

Scored

Avg. per game

0.67

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

13 (46%)15 (54%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

11 (41%)16 (59%)

Melbourne City

Recent matches

Brisbane Roar

Under /Over

(71%)20 8(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)25 2(7%)

Under /Over

(32%)9 19(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)11 16(59%)

Under /Over

(46%)13 15(54%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(74%)20 7(26%)

/Yes

(50%)14 14(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(74%)20 7(26%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Melbourne City

Brisbane Roar

Shots

Melbourne City

Total shots

16.79 avg / game

Blocked

113 total

Avg. 4.19

Brisbane Roar

Total shots

15.93 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 4.72

Melbourne City Pass Brisbane Roar

Total passes

14671

Avg. 524 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

14745

Avg. 546 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Melbourne City

Played games

Brisbane Roar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.11

6.36

178

Corners

180

6.67

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.79

Offsides

2.30

3.96

111

GK saves

104

3.85

Melbourne City

DISCIPLINARY

Brisbane Roar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.07

1.93

0.04

0.11

13.07

366

Fouls

272

10.07

16.93

474

Tackles

469

17.37

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How We Build the Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar on 28 December 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.

Melbourne City vs Brisbane Roar Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Melbourne City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Brisbane Roar'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 Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Australia A-League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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