Melbourne Victory vs Brisbane Roar Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2024-25 Australian A-League

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It has been an impressive start to the season for Melbourne Victory with two victories and a draw in their opening three matches as they now prepare to welcome a struggling Brisbane Roar side to Victoria this weekend. 

KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Saturday 9th November, 2024: UK – 6:00am / US ET – 1:00am / Friday 8th November, 2024 - US PT – 10:00pm

HOW TO WATCH/STREAM: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+

MELBOURNE VICTORY TEAM NEWS: FULLY FIT

Centre-back Roderick has returned from suspension after he was sent off on the opening weekend of the campaign and Melbourne Victory have no injury concerns or suspension issues so will be able to name an unchanged eleven for this one. 

PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Duncan; Geria, Hamill, Roderick, Bos; Teague, Valadon; Velupillay, Machach, Piscopo; Vergos

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BRISBANE ROAR TEAM NEWS: DEFENSIVE INJURIES

Brisbane Roar are dealing with a few defensive injury issues for this weekend’s clash against Melbourne Victory. Neicer Acosta remains sidelined alongside centre-back duo Marcus Ferkranus and Scott Neville. 

PREDICTED XI (4-2-2-2): Freke; Van Der Saag, Bility, Warland, Brown; O’Shea, Shour; Gilroy, Jelacic; Halloran, Waddingham

UNAVAILABLE: Neville (Injured), Ferkranus (Injured), Neicer Acosta (Injured)

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MELBOURNE VICTORY VS BRISBANE ROAR PREDICTION

Melbourne Victory started their season with an impressive goalless draw against last season’s regular season winners Central Coast Mariners when down to ten men in that game. That was backed up with a Melbourne derby win against Melbourne City by three goals to one before then winning 2-1 against Macarthur. They face a Brisbane Roar side that begin the weekend’s round of fixtures sitting rock-bottom after back-to-back defeats and a Victory win, especially with their home advantage, looks a good bet for this one. 

MELBOURNE VICTORY VS BRISBANE ROAR TIP: MELBOURNE VICTORY TO WIN