Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar: match statistics
Melbourne City FC is displaying very poor home form, with a mere 20% win rate and an alarming winless streak across their last five matches overall. Brisbane Roar occupies a higher table position and demonstrates better recent form with 1.4 PPG, though their away statistics are mediocre with a 33% win rate. A key factor is the hosts' significant advantage in possession (62% vs 48%) and superior xG (1.82 vs 1.35), suggesting greater control over proceedings. Both teams share an identical conversion rate (8%) and similar goal averages, indicating comparable offensive strength. Considering the hosts' struggle for form despite their statistical dominance, combined with the visitors' decent away results, a draw in a tightly contested match appears the most likely scenario.
Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Melbourne City FC played against Brisbane Roar in A-League (Australia). The game was played on January 6, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Melbourne City FC has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Brisbane Roar has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Melbourne City FC scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 0.91. Brisbane Roar scores 1.00 and allows 0.82. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 36% of Melbourne City FC's games and 36% of Brisbane Roar's. The Over 2.5 rates are 27% and 45%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melbourne City FC has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.34 per game. Melbourne City FC takes 13.3 shots per game, while Brisbane Roar takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Melbourne City FC leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Brisbane Roar leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.45 after halftime.
When the teams score
Melbourne City FC's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Brisbane Roar, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
A-League games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Melbourne City FC is displaying very poor home form, with a mere 20% win rate and an alarming winless streak across their last five matches overall. Brisbane Roar occupies a higher table position and demonstrates better recent form with 1.4 PPG, though their away statistics are mediocre with a 33% win rate. A key factor is the hosts' significant advantage in possession (62% vs 48%) and superior xG (1.82 vs 1.35), suggesting greater control over proceedings. Both teams share an identical conversion rate (8%) and similar goal averages, indicating comparable offensive strength. Considering the hosts' struggle for form despite their statistical dominance, combined with the visitors' decent away results, a draw in a tightly contested match appears the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Melbourne City FC | Brisbane Roar | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Brisbane Roar is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Melbourne City FC · 1.4 pts / game - Brisbane Roar
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Brisbane Roar is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Melbourne City FC · 0.82 goals / game - Brisbane Roar
Melbourne City FC scores in 64% of games (7 of 11 meczów), while Brisbane Roar keeps a clean sheet in 55% (6 of 11 meczów).
Brisbane Roar scores in 73% of games (8 of 11 meczów), while Melbourne City FC keeps a clean sheet in 55% (6 of 11 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Melbourne City FC
Over / Under - Brisbane Roar
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Brisbane Roar is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Melbourne City FC · 1.64 pts / game - Brisbane Roar
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melbourne City FC - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Brisbane Roar - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Melbourne City FC
Brisbane Roar
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (A-League).
Teams vs league
| Melbourne City FC | Liga | Brisbane Roar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.91 | 2.62 | ▼ 1.82 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 36% | 52% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 27% | 50% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 55% | 29% | ▲ 55% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 68% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 45% | 70% | ▼ 55% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Melbourne City FC's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Brisbane Roar. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar?
The A-League match finished Melbourne City FC 1:0 Brisbane Roar. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar?
Melbourne City FC score 1.00 goals per game on average and Brisbane Roar 1.00. The A-League average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Melbourne City FC's matches and 36% of Brisbane Roar's.
What form are Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar in?
Over the last 5 games Melbourne City FC have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Brisbane Roar 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar?
The statistical background for Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.