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Brisbane Roar vs Western United Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Alex Lawes ·
Brisbane Roar vs Western United Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Ahead of their 23rd match day of the campaign, Brisbane Roar begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting rock-bottom as they now take on high-flying Western United in Queensland.

Kick-off date/time: Thursday 17th April, 2025: UK – 10:35am / US ET – 5:35am / US PT – 2:35am

How to watch on TV/online: UK – YouTube / US – ESPN / Australia – Paramount+

Brisbane Roar Team News: Hore now out

Ahead of the visit of Western United, Brisbane Roar are without winger Henry Hore, joining the hosts’ injury list that consists of defensive duo centre-back Ben Warland and full-back Corey Brown.

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Acton; Hingert, Ludwik, Bility, Shour; Halloran, Klein, O’Shea, Jelacic; Abubakar, Florin Berenguer

Unavailable: Warland (Injured), Brown (Injured), Hore (Injured)

Questionable: 

Western United Team News: Walatee still a doubt

Western United have no fresh injury concerns or suspension issues ahead of their trip to Queensland this weekend. They may remain without winger Abel Walatee, though, as he has recently been missing through concussion.

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Sutton; Russell, Imai, Leonard, Garuccio; Grimaldi, Bozinovski, Thurgate, Danzaki; Botic, Ibusuki

Unavailable: 

Questionable: Walatee (Concussion)

Brisbane Roar vs Western United Prediction

Brisbane Roar come into this one on the back of a 3-2 defeat to Melbourne City at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Victoria last weekend, despite taking a ninth minute lead via Abubakar. The hosts have suffered through a tough campaign with just two victories in their 22 matches so far this season. They now face a Western United side that have been thrilling to watch with their 23 matches consisting of 82 goals this year. They did have their winning streak ended by a 2-0 loss to similarly in-form Western Sydney Wanderers last weekend. They will be confident of bouncing back with a victory in this one.

Brisbane Roar vs Western United Tip: Western United to win

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