Leo Peterson
Dailysports's expert
Western Sydney Wanderers FC
Brisbane Roar FC
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On December 14 at 09:35 CET, Western Sydney will face Brisbane Roar in the 8th round of the Australian A-League. Here’s a brief look at both teams and a recommended betting option for the match.
Match preview
Western Sydney has earned 7 points from 6 matches this season, recording 2 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. They currently sit in 9th place in the standings. Despite their mid-table position, the Wanderers are among the league's most prolific teams, with 13 goals scored so far.
The hosts have won 2 of their 3 home matches, including a 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle Jets and a 2-0 clean-sheet victory over Melbourne City. Their only home loss came in the Sydney Derby, a 2-4 defeat.
Brisbane Roar, meanwhile, has struggled significantly, losing 5 of their 6 matches and collecting just 1 point from a 4-4 draw against Macarthur. In their most recent outing, they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Melbourne City.
Defensively, Brisbane has been among the weakest teams in the league, conceding 18 goals—the second-worst record in the competition.
Head-to-head statistics
Brisbane has a decent track record against Western Sydney, having rarely lost to them in recent years. The Roar’s last defeat to the Wanderers was back in 2021. At the end of last season, Brisbane won 2-1 on this same ground.
Both teams have scored in 7 consecutive meetings, and the total goals exceeded 2.5 in their last three encounters.
Team statistics
- Brisbane Roar is the worst-performing away team in the league this season.
- Over 4.5 total goals were scored in 4 of Brisbane’s last 5 matches.
- Western Sydney games are often high-scoring, with over 4 total goals in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Key player
Keep an eye on Western Sydney’s forward Nicolas Milanovic, who leads the league’s scoring charts. He has contributed 5 goals and 2 assists so far, making him a crucial player for the Wanderers.
Prediction
Rather than betting on a specific winner, focusing on total goals is recommended. A solid option is “Both teams to score + over 2.5 goals” at 1.75 odds. Alternatively, a straight bet on “Over 3 total goals” at 1.63 odds is a viable choice, given both teams’ tendency for high-scoring matches.
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