Brisbane Roar — Sydney FC Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — April 2, 2026
Brisbane Roar FC
Sydney FC
On April 2, 2026, in Round 23 of the Australia A-League, Brisbane Roar will host Sydney FC. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar FC come into this match in poor form, currently on an eight-game winless run (three draws and five defeats). Overall, they have recorded just one win in their last 12 matches. Their most recent game ended in a 1–2 home defeat to Wellington Phoenix.
Defensive issues remain a major concern, as Brisbane have now conceded in 14 consecutive matches. At the same time, their games tend to be high-scoring, with the team often finding the net themselves — notably, 8 of their last 9 matches have seen both teams score.
In the standings, Brisbane Roar sit 10th, just four points behind the top six, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Their home form has also been underwhelming, with three wins, three draws, and five defeats.
In head-to-head home matches against Sydney FC, Brisbane have struggled, losing their last two and winning just one of the last four meetings (with three defeats overall).
Sydney FC
Sydney FC are also in unconvincing form, currently on a three-game winless run, including back-to-back home defeats. They first lost 0–1 to Melbourne City and then 1–2 to Newcastle Jets.
In the league standings, Sydney sit 5th with 33 points. However, their away form has been relatively strong, ranking among the better in the league, with five wins, one draw, and five defeats.
In head-to-head meetings against Brisbane Roar, Sydney hold a clear advantage, recording three wins, one draw, and just one defeat in the last five encounters. These matchups also tend to be entertaining, with both teams scoring in four of the last five meetings.
Probable Lineups
- Brisbane Roar: Bouzanis, Salas, Lode, Valkanis, McGarry, Mayeroni, Klein, Ruhs, Hore, Vrakas, Vidic
- Sydney FC: Devenish-Meares, Grant A., Tisserand, Popovic, Okon-Engstler, Garuccio, Quispe Cordova, Arslan, Grant R., Campuzano Bonilla, Stamatelopoulos
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Brisbane Roar have failed to win 11 of their last 12 matches.
- In 8 of Brisbane Roar’s last 9 matches, both teams scored.
- Sydney FC have failed to win 6 of their last 8 matches.
- Sydney FC have won or drawn 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
- In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings, both teams scored.
Brisbane Roar — Sydney FC Prediction
Both teams enter this match in inconsistent form. Brisbane are struggling with a long winless run, defensive vulnerabilities, and a poor recent head-to-head record against Sydney. Sydney appear slightly stronger overall, sitting 5th in the league and performing well away from home, although they are currently on a three-game winless streak. Considering Brisbane’s defensive fragility and open, attacking style, combined with Sydney’s head-to-head advantage and the clear motivation on both sides to secure a win, this encounter is likely to produce plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. Historically, matches between these two teams often see both sides find the net. Recommended bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes 1.63
