Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar – Saturday, 25 April 2026 – Match Preview

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Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:45 BST match.Explore MFF’s detailed preview for Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:45 BST match.

Match Details

  • Fixture: Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar
  • Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026
  • Kick-off: 12:45 BST
  • Venue: Larrakia Park

Our predictions for Perth Glory vs Brisbane Roar

Match Prediction: Perth Glory 2-2 Brisbane Roar

Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar are set for a tight contest, with both teams showing a knack for drawing matches recently. Perth’s home advantage might give them a slight edge, especially with their solid defensive displays. However, Brisbane’s ability to score away from home can’t be underestimated, making this a potentially high-scoring affair.Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar are set for a tight contest, with both teams showing a knack for drawing matches recently. Perth’s home advantage might give them a slight edge, especially with their solid defensive displays. However, Brisbane’s ability to score away from home can’t be underestimated, making this a potentially high-scoring affair.

Expect a tactical battle in midfield, with both sides looking to control possession. Perth’s recent form suggests they might just edge it, but Brisbane’s resilience could see them snatch a point.Expect a tactical battle in midfield, with both sides looking to control possession. Perth’s recent form suggests they might just edge it, but Brisbane’s resilience could see them snatch a point.

Form Guide & Team Overview

Perth Glory

Perth Glory have been a mixed bag lately, with a win, a loss, and three draws in their last five outings. Their recent 3-1 victory over Macarthur at home will boost their confidence, but the goalless draw against Sydney shows they can be inconsistent. This patchy form suggests they might struggle to maintain momentum, but their ability to grind out results could be crucial.Perth Glory have been a mixed bag lately, with a win, a loss, and three draws in their last five outings. Their recent 3-1 victory over Macarthur at home will boost their confidence, but the goalless draw against Sydney shows they can be inconsistent. This patchy form suggests they might struggle to maintain momentum, but their ability to grind out results could be crucial.

Recent A-League Men Results:

  • Draw: 0-0 vs Sydney (A)
  • Win: 3-1 vs Macarthur (H)
  • Draw: 2-2 vs Central Coast Mariners (A)
  • Draw: 1-1 vs Melbourne City (H)
  • Loss: 0-2 vs Wellington Phoenix (A)

Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar have been struggling to find a win, with two losses and three draws in their last five matches. Their recent 3-2 loss to Melbourne City at home highlights defensive vulnerabilities, but their ability to score in every game except one shows they can be dangerous. This inconsistency might hinder their chances, but their fighting spirit could see them surprise Perth.Brisbane Roar have been struggling to find a win, with two losses and three draws in their last five matches. Their recent 3-2 loss to Melbourne City at home highlights defensive vulnerabilities, but their ability to score in every game except one shows they can be dangerous. This inconsistency might hinder their chances, but their fighting spirit could see them surprise Perth.

Recent A-League Men Results:

  • Loss: 2-3 vs Melbourne City (H)
  • Draw: 2-2 vs Central Coast Mariners (A)
  • Draw: 0-0 vs Sydney (H)
  • Loss: 1-2 vs Wellington Phoenix (H)
  • Draw: 2-2 vs Western Sydney Wanderers (H)

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these two sides shows a competitive edge, with Brisbane Roar slightly ahead. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, but Brisbane have managed to win two of the last five meetings. Perth’s last victory came in December 2024, suggesting they might struggle to break Brisbane’s recent dominance. However, with both teams capable of scoring, another close contest is on the cards.The head-to-head record between these two sides shows a competitive edge, with Brisbane Roar slightly ahead. Their last encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, but Brisbane have managed to win two of the last five meetings. Perth’s last victory came in December 2024, suggesting they might struggle to break Brisbane’s recent dominance. However, with both teams capable of scoring, another close contest is on the cards.

Recent A-League Men Results

  • Brisbane Roar 1-1 Perth Glory (28 Feb 2026)
  • Perth Glory 1-2 Brisbane Roar (16 Jan 2026)
  • Perth Glory 1-3 Brisbane Roar (15 Mar 2025)
  • Brisbane Roar 0-1 Perth Glory (21 Dec 2024)
  • Perth Glory 3-2 Brisbane Roar (17 Feb 2024)

Team News & Injury Report

Perth Glory

  • Callum Timmins (Thigh Problems)

Brisbane Roar

  • Emmett Shaw (Back Injury)

Lineups & Tactical Setup

Perth Glory (4-2-3-1)

  • Predicted lineup: Sutton (GK), Shamoon (DF), Sutton (DF), Wootton (DF), Kaltak (DF), Pennington (MF), Kucharski (MF), Despotovski (MF), Freney (MF), Abreu (MF), Popovic (AT)Predicted lineup: Sutton (GK), Shamoon (DF), Sutton (DF), Wootton (DF), Kaltak (DF), Pennington (MF), Kucharski (MF), Despotovski (MF), Freney (MF), Abreu (MF), Popovic (AT)

Perth Glory’s predicted 4-2-3-1 formation will likely focus on a solid defensive base with Scott Wootton and B. Kaltak anchoring the backline. Gabriel Popovic will be the focal point in attack, supported by a dynamic midfield led by W. Freney and S. Despotovski.Perth Glory’s predicted 4-2-3-1 formation will likely focus on a solid defensive base with Scott Wootton and B. Kaltak anchoring the backline. Gabriel Popovic will be the focal point in attack, supported by a dynamic midfield led by W. Freney and S. Despotovski.

Brisbane Roar (4-2-3-1)

  • Predicted lineup: Bouzanis (GK), Salas (DF), Valkanis (DF), Lode (DF), McGarry (DF), Klein (MF), Vrakas (MF), Hore (MF), Maieroni (MF), Lauton (MF), Vidic (AT)Predicted lineup: Bouzanis (GK), Salas (DF), Valkanis (DF), Lode (DF), McGarry (DF), Klein (MF), Vrakas (MF), Hore (MF), Maieroni (MF), Lauton (MF), Vidic (AT)

Brisbane Roar’s 4-2-3-1 setup will aim to control the midfield with N. Maieroni and Samuel Klein pulling the strings. Justin Vidic will lead the line, looking to capitalise on any defensive lapses from Perth, while the back four, marshalled by Dimitrios Valkanis, will need to stay alert.Brisbane Roar’s 4-2-3-1 setup will aim to control the midfield with N. Maieroni and Samuel Klein pulling the strings. Justin Vidic will lead the line, looking to capitalise on any defensive lapses from Perth, while the back four, marshalled by Dimitrios Valkanis, will need to stay alert.

Key Battles & Players to Watch

  • Popovic vs Valkanis: Popovic’s movement will test Valkanis’s defensive discipline throughout the match.Popovic vs Valkanis: Popovic’s movement will test Valkanis’s defensive discipline throughout the match.
  • Despotovski vs Klein: This midfield clash will be pivotal, with Despotovski’s creativity up against Klein’s tenacity.Despotovski vs Klein: This midfield clash will be pivotal, with Despotovski’s creativity up against Klein’s tenacity.
  • Freney (Perth Glory): Freney’s ability to link defence and attack makes him a crucial player for Perth’s game plan.Freney (Perth Glory): Freney’s ability to link defence and attack makes him a crucial player for Perth’s game plan.
  • Maieroni (Brisbane Roar): Maieroni’s vision and passing range will be key in unlocking Perth’s defence.Maieroni (Brisbane Roar): Maieroni’s vision and passing range will be key in unlocking Perth’s defence.

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