Brisbane Roar are returning to Suncorp Stadium this Friday night to take on reigning champions, Melbourne City in their Round 3 Isuzu UTE A-League Men clash.
Looking to hit back after a last minute loss in round 2 away to Wellington, Michael Valkanis’ men are hungry to get back to winning ways and what better way than to do it by toppling Melbourne City at home.
WHAT WAS SAID
Midfielder, Sam Klein spoke to media this week where he made note of wanting to bounce back in front of the home fans but doing it in a way that is entertaining to watch.
“This week is a different game, and we’ll put it (last week’s defeat) behind us… We want to show the fans that we can play on the ball and cut through teams.
“We have the talent in the squad to do that, we’re looking forward to showcasing that on Friday night and make sure we are still progressive, winning our individual battles.”
TEAM NEWS
Brisbane Roar Squad: 1. Dean BOUZANIS (GK), 2. Youstin Delfin SALAS GOMEZ, 3.Dimitri VALKANIS, 4. Benjamin WARLAND, 7. Jacob BRAZETE, 8. Samuel KLEIN, 9. Christopher LONG, 10. Georgios VRAKAS, 11. Macklin FREKE (GK), 12. Lucas HERRINGTON, 15. Hosine BIILITY, 16.Matthew DENCH, 17. Justin VIDIC, 19. Michael RUHS, 23. James McGARRY, 26. James O’SHEA (C), 30.Quinn MACNICOL, 31.Noah MAIERONI, 44.Jordan LAUTON, 77. Milorad STAJIC
Ins: 3.Dimitri VALKANIS (returns from suspension), 7. Jacob BRAZETE (promoted), 16.Matthew DENCH (promoted)
Out: NIL
Unavailable: 6.Austin LUDWIK (groin), 13.Henry HORE (hamstring), 22. Nathan AMANATIDIS (quad), 27. Benjamin HALLORAN (knee)
LAST TIME WE MET
The last time the Roar faced City was in Round 26 of last season where a spirited Roar side fell 3-2 to the eventual champions via a late winner to defender, German Ferreyra.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Games: 44
Brisbane Roar wins: 13
Melbourne City FC wins: 25
Draws: 7
MATCH DETAILS
Isuzu UTE A-League 2025/26 – Round 3: Brisbane Roar FC vs Melbourne City FC
Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Friday, 31 October (6:35pm AEST KO) LIVE on Paramount+
