Auckland FC
- Auckland FC have an impressive start to their A-League 2025-2026 campaign and currently lead the table with 10 points after four games (Won 3, Drawn 1).
- Auckland FC have started their debut A-League season with three straight wins after a 1-1 opening day draw with Perth Glory. For those looking for value, our Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar FC betting tips suggest Auckland's form could continue this week.
- The secret of their early success lies in Steve Corica’s tactical discipline and ability to get his team to defend with a solid structure, while transitioning into attack effectively when they dominate possession.
- Captain Hiroki Sakai, a former Japan international, is a lynchpin in this structure, providing defensive solidity at right-back and a key source of build-up play down the flanks.
- However, he is out with a hamstring injury, as are first-choice attacking midfielders Francis de Vries and Jesse Randall, who are both away on international duty.
- Logan Rogerson, who scored in the opening fixtures, will also miss the game through suspension.
Brisbane Roar
- Brisbane Roar sit inside the top five with seven points from their first four, representing a massive improvement from last season.
- Brisbane Roar’s start to the season is testament to the immediate impact of new head coach Michael Valkanis, who looks set to bring a high-tempo, European-influenced style to the Roar and has instilled renewed belief and defensive solidity.
- Brisbane are coming off a solid 3-0 win over Newcastle Jets last weekend in which they looked far more cohesive than in the first two league games.
- Lucas Herrington, who scored in the win over Jets, is a genuine danger up front for Roar, while Jay O’Shea is their set-piece specialist, penalty taker and creative spark.
- Macklin Freke has been rock-solid between the sticks, and Hosine Bility, when fit, is a real stopper in central defence.
Head-to-Head
Auckland have won their last two games against Brisbane Roar 2-0 (home and away). Based on this, the Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar FC prediction is expected to favor the home side once again.
Auckland FC
- Hiroki Sakai - defensive solidity at right-back and a key source of build-up play.
- Hiroki Sakai - out with a hamstring injury.
- Francis de Vries - away on international duty.
- Jesse Randall - away on international duty.
- Logan Rogerson - will miss the game through suspension.
Brisbane Roar
This match promises to be a competitive encounter, and those looking for the best picks should consider the Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar FC betting tips before placing any wagers.
- Lucas Herrington - genuine danger up front.
- Jay O’Shea - set-piece specialist, penalty taker and creative spark.
- Macklin Freke - rock-solid between the sticks.
- Hosine Bility - a real stopper in central defence when fit.
