Brisbane Roar FC
- Brisbane Roar FC and Adelaide United FC are in the middle of the A-League 2025/2026 table with the Roar sitting 4th after picking up 21 points from 14 games and Adelaide United in 7th after accruing 19 points from 13 matches.
- Brisbane’s 1-0 win away to Adelaide six weeks ago was a solid result, but with Adelaide unbeaten in two away games and Brisbane winless in their last three home games against the Red and Blues, there is a mental hurdle to overcome for both clubs at Suncorp.
- Michael Valkanis has done a very good job since taking over as Brisbane boss in May 2025, implementing a compact and organised structure that has made them very difficult to break down at times.
- However, Justin Vidic may be Brisbane’s top goal scorer in the A-League 2025/2026 with just three goals in 13 appearances and their midfield engine has been effective because of the structure and disciplined triggers that Valkanis has installed rather than the players’ ability to explode forward.
Adelaide United FC
- Adelaide United FC are unbeaten in their last 2 away games (W1, D1).
- Adelaide United FC have conceded 10 goals in 6 away matches in the A-League 2025/2026 campaign.
- The Red and Whites press aggressively and can transition quickly when they win the ball, with players interchanging positions frequently.
- Craig Goodwin has added a bit of creativity and dynamism to the side and can drop into the centre of the field to link play and drive the ball forward while Luka Jovanovic leads the line with four goals in ten A-League games.
Head-to-Head
- Brisbane Roar FC have failed to win any of their last 3 home games against Adelaide United FC.
- Brisbane’s 1-0 win away to Adelaide six weeks ago is the most recent meeting between the sides.
Key Players
- Justin Vidic may be Brisbane’s top goal scorer in the A-League 2025/2026 with just three goals in 13 appearances.
- Craig Goodwin has added a bit of creativity and dynamism to the side and can drop into the centre of the field to link play and drive the ball forward while Luka Jovanovic leads the line with four goals in ten A-League games.
Betting Insights
- The Roar are favourites at 2.26, while Adelaide are 3.0 and the draw 3.4, so the home side do have the edge based on these odds.
- With both teams looking a little more vulnerable at the back recently, we think there is value in the Over 2.5 goals market at 1.8.
- We’re going with Over 2.5 goals along with a double chance bet on Adelaide.
Prediction
- Expect an open game given recent defensive vulnerabilities and tactical styles.
- Back Over 2.5 goals (1.8) and a double chance on Adelaide as the main play.
