Brisbane Roar vs Adelaide United: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Brisbane Roar FC prepare to host Adelaide United on January 24, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Brisbane Roar FC, currently 5th in the standings with 18 points from 13 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 10 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Adelaide United, sitting 8th with 16 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Brisbane Roar FC and Adelaide United have been competitive, with Adelaide United claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Perth Glory, Brisbane Roar FC recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Bouzanis, McGarry, Ludwik, Valkanis, Salas, Vrakas, Maieroni, Klein, Hore, Ruhs, Long. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Adelaide United's last outing came against Melbourne Victory, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Smits, Kitto, Kikiasnis, Vriends, Barnett, Goodwin, Duzel, White, Yull, Anselmo, Riak. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Brisbane Roar FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Brisbane Roar FC and Adelaide United are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Brisbane Roar FC's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Adelaide United's games average 3.1 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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