MLC vs BRB Match Preview: Brisbane Roar will be taking a trip to the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium to face Melbourne City in what should be an intriguing affair in the A-League. Melbourne City FC has faced a speed bump in its last four games by drawing one, winning one and losing two. As a result of those recent performances, Melbourne City FC is 3rd in the league with 30 points and is on level terms with Perth Glory who’s at 2nd, while Wellington Phoenix also has the same number of points but is at 4th.
As for Brisbane Roar, they have been able to sting in positive outcomes in their last few games. From the previous five league fixtures, Brisbane Roar has won three, lost one and drawn one game so far, which is why Roar is at the 6th spot in the league with 26 points.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, March 1
Kick-Off- 1:00 PM (IST)
Venue- Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Melbourne City
Jack Hendry is ruled out due to a knee injury, while Richard Windbichler has a hamstring issue. Harrison Delbridge however, will be returning from suspension, while, Kerrin Stokes could also be getting the nod to start.
Brisbane Roar
Jordan Courtney Perkins injury to the knee keeps him out of action for the away side. Other than that Brisbane Roar have no such injury concerns to report. Jake McGing and Kai Trewin should be pushing for starts.
MLC (Expected Playing 11)- T Glover; N Atkinson, R Griffiths, C Good, S Jamieson; M Susaeta, J Brillante, F Berenguer, C Noone; A Luna, J Maclaren
BRB (Expected Playing 11)- J Young; S Neville, T Aldred, M Gillesphey; J Hingert, J Pepper, A O Neill, C Brown; J O’Shea, S McDonald, B Inman
Jamie Maclaren has been in prolific form while leading the attack for Melbourne City FC. The centre-forward has 14 goals from 15 appearances this season.
Bradden Inman has been pivotal in the midfield position for Brisbane Roar. Inman has four goals from 17 appearances this season.
Adrian Luna could also be lethal on the forward line for Melbourne City FC. Luna has four goals from 16 appearances this season.
Craig Noone has also impressed in midfield for Melbourne City by bagging four goals from 18 appearances this season.
A draw seems to be the likely outcome.
Goalkeeper- J Young
Defenders- M Gillesphey, S Jamieson, N Atkinson
Midfielders- B Inman (VC), J Pepper, D Genreau, M Najjar
Forwards- S McDonald, C Noone, J Maclaren (C)