Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar Prediction and Betting Tips | October 19th 2024
Auckland FC will make their A-League debut when they host Brisbane Roar at the Go Media Stadium on Saturday (October 19th). The hosts finalized preparations for the season with a 2-1 victory over Western United in a pre-season friendly in September.
They played a total of three pre-season friendlies with A-League opposition. A 2-2 draw with Central Coast Mariners in August followed a 4-2 defeat to Central Coast Mariners, also in August.
Brisbane Roar, meanwhile, played out a 1-1 draw against Adelaide United in a friendly at the start of October. They went ahead through Neicer Acosta in the first half while Ryan Kitto equalized in the second half.
Auckland vs Brisbane Roar Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first meeting between the two sides.
- Brisbane Roar won just one of their final seven games of last season.
- Brisbane Roar won just two of five pre-season friendlies (two losses).
- Three of Roar's last four league games have witnessed more goals scored in the second half than the first.
- Auckland are competing in their first-ever season of A-League football.
- Brisbane Roar ended last season in ninth spot, having garnered 30 points from 27 games.
Auckland vs Brisbane Roar Prediction
Auckland became the latest expansion club in the A-League, having gotten their license 13 months ago. They have a relatively favorable welcome to the top flight and will fancy their chances of registering their maiden points at the first time of asking. Home advantage could also give them an extra boost.
Brisbane Roar suffered an early elimination from the Australian Cup, having been knocked out by Perth Glory in the preliminary round. They did not have the best preparation for the season and were indifferent in pre-season friendlies.
Auckland fans will be a part of history on Saturday and will be in a celebratory mood regardless of the outcome. Brisbane Roar did not end last season on the best note but will be quietly optimistic about claiming maximum points against a debuting side.
We are backing the visitors to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Auckland 1-2 Brisbane Roar
Auckland vs Brisbane Roar Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Brisbane Roar to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Brisbane Roar to score over 1.5 goals
