Brisbane Roar vs Macarthur Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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Brisbane Roar have been struggling throughout this season but they have lifted themselves off rock-bottom in the A League as they now take on an entertaining Macarthur side this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 4th April, 2025: UK – 9:35am / US ET – 4:35am / US PT – 1:35am
How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+
Brisbane Roar Team News: Couple of injuries
Brisbane Roar are dealing with a couple of injury issues ahead of the visit of Macarthur to Queensland this weekend with centre-back Ben Warland out until the end of the season, whilst full-back Corey Brown is also sidelined for the hosts.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Acton; Hingert, Herrington, Bility, Zabala; Klein, O’Shea; Halloran, Hore, Brazete; Abubakar
Unavailable: Warland (Injured), Brown (Injured)
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Macarthur Team News: No Kurto
Macarthur head across the country without goalkeeper Filip Kurto, who is unavailable for this weekend due to illness. They also have a couple of other injury absentees such as defender Walter Scott and defensive midfielder Kristian Popovic.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Robinson; Nicolaou, Uskok, Boli, Vujica; Rose, Brattan; Oliveira, Hollman, Jakolis; Ikonomidis
Unavailable: Kurto (Illness), Scott (Injured), Popovic (Injured)
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Brisbane Roar vs Macarthur Prediction
Brisbane Roar have lifted themselves to second-from-bottom on goal difference above Perth Glory in the A League. The Queenslanders most recently suffered a 2-0 loss at home to league leaders Auckland last weekend. They now face a Macarthur side that have been thrilling to watch throughout this campaign with their 5-4 victory over Adelaide United before the international break followed up by a 3-3 draw with the Newcastle Jets in a game in which they were 2-0 down and then 3-1 down fairly late on. Their 22 A League matches have consisted of 78 goals so far this season. Both teams scoring would appear a good bet for this one.
Brisbane Roar vs Macarthur Tip: Both teams to score
