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Macarthur vs Brisbane Roar Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Alex Lawes ·
Macarthur vs Brisbane Roar Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Following an annihilation of Perth Glory on the opening day of the campaign, Macarthur have won one and lost three of their next four matches as they now prepare to take on bottom-of-the-table and pointless Brisbane Roar.

Kick-off date/time: Saturday 30th November, 2024: UK – 8:35am / US ET – 3:35am / US PT – 12:35m

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

Macarthur Team News: A few issues

The home team have a few players returning in the next few weeks with all three in attacking positions such as Chris Ikonomidis, Bernardo Oliveira and James Drew but defensive midfielder Kristian Popovic is a long-term absentee. 

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Kurto; Adamson, Uskok, Arslangic, Vujica; Scott, Brattan, Rose, Jakolis; Piol, Germain

Unavailable: Popovic (Injured), Ikonomidis (Injured), Oliveira (Injured), Drew (Injured)

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Brisbane Roar Team News: Defensive injuries

Brisbane Roar are dealing with a couple of defensive injury issues for this weekend’s trip to Macarthur. Experienced centre-back Scott Neville is sidelined alongside full-back Neicer Acosta for this one. 

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Freke; Van Der Saag, Bility, Warland, Brown; Halloran, Shour, O’Shea, Jelacic; Berenguer, Waddingham

Unavailable: Neville (Injured), Neicer Acosta (Injured)

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Macarthur vs Brisbane Roar Prediction

Macarthur scored six goals in their opening game but have scored just four in their next four matches with two victories and three defeats overall so far this season. Their most recent outing saw them suffer a 1-0 loss at home to the early league leaders Auckland last weekend. They now face a Brisbane Roar side that begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting at the bottom-of-the-table after a dreadful start to the campaign under the management of Ruben Zadkovich, who was their fourth manager of last season. Macarthur, with their home advantage, should be favoured in this one.

Macarthur vs Brisbane Roar Tip: Macarthur to win

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