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In what is the first of two matches this week between these sides, Brisbane Roar will be hoping to make it three in a row when they host the top-of-the-table Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium. Join The Roar from 7:15pm (AEST) for live scores and commentary.
The city of Brisbane is pulsating after the punishment given to Perth Glory by the FFA. While their position inside the top six is not yet guaranteed, a result here will sure it up.
The Victory meanwhile will be desperate to rectify their home embarrassment to the lowly Newcastle Jets. The Victory failed to convert in what was a sloppy performance by the home side.
Fortunately for the Victory, they still have a game in hand, a great chance to extend their lead up top.
The Victory walked out 1-0 winners in the previous fixture between these two sides in November last year. Brisbane however have won three out of their last five against the Victory and have not lost to them at home since November 2009.
The spotlight tonight will be set upon Besart Berisha, returning to Brisbane in opposition colours.
The return will certainly be an emotional one for the Albanian, having been instrumental in Brisbane’s success winning two championships with the club, scoring 48 times over 76 appearances. Berisha also won the golden boot in 2011-12 for the Roar.
Victory goalkeeper Nathan Coe could be looking at sitting out for the rest of season due to injury, which will significantly affect Victory’s title hopes. Lawrence Thomas gets another opportunity in front of goals. Connor Pain and Scott Galloway also come into the side.
The Roar include James Donachie and Shannon Brady into the side that defeated Adelaide last weekend, while Daniel Bowles makes way, serving a one-match suspension.
This fixture will have the attention of many across the nation as the race for top spot is mighty close, with five teams within one point of each other.
Prediction
Victory 2-1.
Will the Victory be able to bounce back from last week’s loss, or will the Roar make it three in a row as they march into the finals? Join The Roar from 7:15pm to find out.
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