Brisbane Roar host Sydney in the Australia Cup on Sunday 9 August, with kick-off at 08:00 (WAT) at Suncorp Stadium.
Form guide
Brisbane Roar's last 5: WLDDL Most recently they beat Sydney Olympic 3–0 away. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Sydney's last 5: DWLDW Most recently they drew with Tottenham 1–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Sydney arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 2 April 2026, finished Brisbane Roar 0–0 Sydney. Across their last 2 meetings Brisbane Roar have won 0, Sydney 1, with 1 draw and 0.5 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.5 goals: 2.1 for Brisbane Roar and 2.4 for Sydney. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score in 69% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Brisbane Roar 33%, draw 22%, Sydney 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.70, above our fair price of 1.46, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Brisbane Roar 2–2 Sydney. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Brisbane Roar33%fair 3.02 · @3.00
Draw22%fair 4.50 · @3.10
Sydney45%fair 2.24 · @2.20
4.50Expected goals
2.09Brisbane Roar xG
2.41Sydney xG
69%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
1–27%
2–16%
2–36%
1–16%
1–35%
From our goals model: Brisbane Roar 2.1 – 2.4 Sydney expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Brisbane Roar vs Sydney?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Brisbane Roar vs Sydney?
On our numbers Brisbane Roar have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sydney 45%.
How many goals will there be in Brisbane Roar vs Sydney?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Brisbane Roar vs Sydney?
Our predicted score is Brisbane Roar 2–2 Sydney, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.5 goals in total.
When is Brisbane Roar vs Sydney?
Brisbane Roar vs Sydney (Australia Cup) kicks off on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 08:00 (West Africa Time) at Suncorp Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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