Sydney FC will be out to bounce back when they take on Brisbane Roar at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.
The harbour city outfit have high hopes for the season ahead, but suffered a setback when going down to new boys Auckland FC at the weekend.
It is still very early days and they are still priced at 6.50 to win the A-League grand final, but they cannot afford another slip up against Brisbane.
Brisbane Roar are playing just their second game of the season following the bye last weekend, and they will also be desperate for the win.
Just like Sydney FC, Roar lost to Auckland in their opening game of the season, and will be going all out for the three points.
. What: Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC
. Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
. When: 18:35 (AEST) Friday 1st November
. How to watch: Paramount +
. Odds: Brisbane Roar 3.50, Draw 3.60, Sydney FC 2.00
Brisbane Roar are back in action and should be feeling fresh after having last weekend off.
The break will have given them time to lick their wounds and work out where they went wrong during a 2-0 defeat against Auckland in week one.
Coach Ruben Zadkovich says there were some positives to take from the game, but they will need to cut out the sloppy moments if they are to get a result on Friday night.
Thomas Waddingham has shown he knows where the back of the net is and will be a key player for Roar.
The strike ace can be backed at 7.50 to grab the first goal of the game, or 3.10 to score at anytime.
It is important that Brisbane tighten things up at the back and nullify a strong Sydney attack.
Under 2.5 goals in the game is priced at 2.37, while over 2.5 goals is 1.57.
Sydney got the season off to a great start with a win over Western Sydney Wanderers in the derby, but then came crashing back down to earth in Auckland.
The Sky Blues have scored just the two goals so far, and failed to hit the back of the net against Auckland.
They were missing Douglas Costa due to a hamstring issue, and it remains to be seen if the Brazilian will be fit enough to return.
Joe Lolley always remains a big threat though and the Englishman, who has one goal already this season, is 3.10 to grab another at anytime.
New striker Patryk Klimala also has one goal and is priced at 5.50 to score the first of the game.
It is likely to be a tight, even encounter and a 1-1 draw can be backed at 7.50.