Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City: A-League Friday preview

Melbourne City will attempt to bounce back from their second defeat of the season when they hit the road to face Brisbane Roar on Friday night.

It has been an up and down season so far for City, winning three and losing two of their opening five games, and they need to find some consistency.

A clash with Brisbane, who have just one point to their name, presents the perfect opportunity for them to pick up a win.

However there can be no room for complacency as bottom of the ladder Roar, fight hard to turn their season around.

Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City betting preview: Roar look to build on first point

Brisbane Roar avoided their fifth straight defeat of the season with a stoppage time equaliser against Macarthur FC at the weekend.

Not only did it earn them their first point of the season, it also meant they avoided becoming the first team in A-League history to lose their opening five games.

They gave themselves a great chance of winning the game as they were leading 2-0 at one point, but in the end were delighted to earn a 4-4 draw.

The Roar faithful will now be hoping the dramatic late fightback will give the players the spark they need to kick on.

Tightening up at the back is crucial. The four they let in against the Bulls means they have now conceded 14 this season.

They have scored just eight at the other end, and have failed to hit the back of the net in two of the five games played.

Thomas Waddingham scored a brace against Macarthur, to take his tally for the season to three, so while they have him, there is hope.

City search for consistency

Melbourne City are in need of some consistency if they are to challenge for honours in the A-League this season.

The two defeats in five have left them off the pace, and while it is still early days, they will be keen to string some results together.

They have conceded just five goals in five games, and two of those came in the 2-0 loss to Western Sydney Wanderers at the weekend.

City have also scored just eight, with five of those coming against Perth Glory. It is a far cry from the City sides of recent seasons, who have scored goals for fun.

They will fancy their chances of getting among the goals on Friday night against a Roar side that has a leaky defence.

It is also a fixture that has produced goals in recent times, with 13 scored over the last three matches.

City have won two of them but were thumped 5-1 in the most recent meeting last season.

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Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City odds

Brisbane Roar - 3.00
Draw - 3.50
Melbourne City - 2.25

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