Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar predictions for Saturday's A-League game
Auckland debuts in the A-League with a strong squad
Brisbane struggle with away form, losing 7 of their last 10 matches in the A-League
Tip: Auckland FC v Brisbane Roar | Odds |
Auckland Win Full-Time Result | @2.60 |
Auckland & BTTS Yes Result & Both Teams To Score | @4.50 |
Auckland Win 2-1 Correct Score | @10.00 |
Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar Predictions
Auckland FC make their A-League debut and have been giving a great opportunity to make it a winning one. With a strong squad assembled, I'm back the hosts to beat a Brisbane Roar side which has struggled in recent seasons now.
Brisbane Roar have lost 7 of their last 10 away games in the A-League.
Brisbane Roar have won just once in New Zealand since 2014.
Brisbane Roar have scored in 14 of their last 18 A-League games.
Head To Head
This will be the first meeting between the two teams.
Auckland FC Form
Auckland FC have entered the A-League for the first time in 2024/25 and this will be their first competitive match.
At first glance, Auckland have put together a squad and coaching/backroom staff that could potentially challenge for the finals in their maiden season.
Steve Corica, who won two A-League Grand Finals with Sydney FC, is the man appointed as Auckland's first ever manager, while former Sky Blues teammate Terry McFlynn is the Director of Football.
Auckland FC Team News
There's some South American flair set to entertain Auckland fans this season, with the club signing Colombian playmaker Neyder Moreno, Chilean midfielder Luis Felipe Gallegos and Uruguayan striker Guillermo May.
Japanese superstar Hiroki Sakai, who has 75 international caps and played for the likes of Marseille and Hannover in Europe, will captain the side and lead the defensive line.
Brisbane Roar Form
It was a difficult season for the Roar last term, with Brisbane finishing in ninth spot on the ladder and failing to win back-to-back games after November.
Ruben Zadkovich was appointed as head coach towards the end of last season and the former Socceroo has a big task ahead of him to guide Brisbane into the finals.
Away form was a big issue for Brisbane in 2023/24, with the side losing seven of their last 10 outings on the road.
Brisbane Roar Team News
Brisbane have raided Adelaide United over the off-season, signing the likes of Ben Halloran, Harry Van Der Saag, and Ben Warland.
Indonesian international Rafael Struick will be looking to make an impact with his electric pace on the wing.