Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar prediction and betting tips on March 31, 2024
The opening match of the Sunday program in the 22nd round of the Australian A-League will offer us a clash between Wellington and Brisbane Roar. Our website experts have prepared a prediction for this encounter.
Wellington Phoenix
The "Phoenix" led the A-League table for a considerable period, but a series of setbacks allowed Central Coast Mariners to catch up with Giancarlo Italiano's side. Thanks to a 2-1 victory over Sydney FC in the last round, Wellington Phoenix managed to pull three points clear in the race for the top spot, although their competitor still has a match in hand. Overall, in the last five rounds, the "Phoenix" have secured three victories, albeit with one defeat. At home, Wellington Phoenix has recorded four wins and two draws in their last six encounters.
Brisbane Roar
The "Roar" had a disappointing campaign in the previous A-League season, finishing in eighth place. Consequently, Brisbane Roar did not participate in the playoff stage, but judging by their performance this season, lessons were not learned. Currently, Ross Aloisi's team sits in eighth place in the A-League table, trailing the top six by five points. In their last match, Brisbane Roar hosted Macarthur and suffered a 1-2 defeat. Thus, in the last five rounds, the team has only managed to win one match, with two losses and the same number of draws.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, the teams played to a 1-1 draw in Brisbane.
- In the last five encounters, Wellington Phoenix has recorded three victories, with two draws.
- Both teams have scored in the last three matches in this fixture.
- Brisbane Roar has failed to defeat the "Phoenix" in their last nine away matches in a row.
Wellington Phoenix vs Brisbane Roar Prediction
The hosts of the match are considered favorites by the bookmakers. Wellington Phoenix to win has odds of 1.95. Recent match statistics favor the "Phoenix," and perhaps, one could opt for "Wellington Phoenix to Win" with a coefficient of 1.95.