Brisbane Roar vs Newcastle Jets Predictions

On form Brisbane continue to Roar

Brisbane Roar have really found their feet in recent weeks, taking 10 points from a possible 15 and moving up to 4th place in the league. They were hovering just below the playoffs for long periods in the early stages of the season but they have been able to find form at the right time and their finals series place is now in their own hands.

Brisbane haven’t set the world alight in the final third this season, scoring 1.14 goals per game on average but the side have been efficient in their wins. Defensively they have performed identically to their attacking output, conceding at the same rate of 1.14 goals per game but this has dropped to just 0.6 goals conceded per game over the last five matches.

Outside shot of the final series for The Jets

Newcastle Jets found themselves bottom of the table at the turn of the year but a great run in 2020 has seen them rise up to 9th in the table, just six points off of the final series places. Another win could see them close that gap further and they will be keen to continue a good run that has seen them go unbeaten in six games.

Newcastle have scored 24 times this season, averaging 1.14 goals per game but that figure has risen over the past five weeks with the side averaging 2.2 goals per game in that period. Their defensive record has improved in that time too with the club conceding 1.2 goals per game in the past five weeks compared to the 1.85 goals per game over the course of the season.

Too close to call in battle of in form sides

This game looks to be very even on paper with both sides competing well in recent weeks and being the two form sides heading into this weekend. This game is being played at a neutral venue due to the current global situation, levelling the playing field further but with both sides looking really good in attack in recent weeks we’re predicting this game sees both teams finding the net.

The two sides look to close to separate however and we think this game ends in a stalemate, although both sides should have plenty of chances. We think a low scoring draw looks to be the best value though and we’re predicting that this contest ends with a 1-1 scoreline.