Round 13 of the 2024/25 A-League Men's season continues with a clash between two sides who couldn't be on more contrasting runs of form at the moment, as second-placed Melbourne City host the lowly Brisbane Roar, looking to climb to the top of the ladder with the visitors rooted to the bottom of it.
A mixed start to the campaign has given way to a six-game unbeaten run for City, who after recording three draws in a row through mid-to-late December, have won their last two matches with little fuss, dispatching both Wellington Phoenix and Western United last time out by a 2-0 scoreline, netting one goal each half in both games.
Things are looking bleak in Brisbane, however, with the Roar now three points adrift at the foot of the ladder and still looking for their first victory of the campaign 12 rounds in. A 2-2 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers seems a long time ago after four defeats on the spin in which they've scored just one goal, the most recent of which was a 1-0 reverse against Newcastle Jets.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A–League Round 13 clash as two teams at opposite ends of the table face off with the stakes ramping up, including how to watch, kick-off times and all the latest team news.
Melbourne City vs. Brisbane Roar live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A League Men's match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: 10 Bold
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who is offering a seven-day free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
Free-to-air coverage also comes in the form of Channel 10's two main networks, with this being one of two A League Men's matches per weekend being shown live on both 10 Bold and 10 Play at 5.00 pm and 7.35 pm AEDT every Saturday.
What time does Melbourne City vs. Brisbane Roar kick off?
This A League Men's Round 13 match takes place at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Victoria and kicks off on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. local time (AEDT).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Saturday, January 11 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Saturday, January 11 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Saturday, January 11 | 2:00 p.m. |
Melbourne City vs. Brisbane Roar predicted lineups, team news
Young widemen Harry Politidis and Benjamin Mazzeo both got on the scoresheet to give Melbourne City their second 2-0 win in a row against Western United last time out, and will likely keep their places on the flanks despite the form of Yonatan Cohen and Marco Tilio's form, albeit the latter could still start.
Melbourne City predicted XI (4-4-1-1 right to left): Beach (GK) — Talbot, Trewin, Souprayen, Behich — Mazzeo, Atkinson, Ugarkovic, Politidis — Tilio — Nabbout.
Having drawn a blank against Newcastle Jets last time out – the fifth time they've done so in just 11 matches so far – goals are going to be needed if Brisbane are to have any chance of finally picking up that first win of the season. With Keegan Jelacic and youngster Thomas Waddingham up front though, they have enough fire power to finally get a victory on the board.
Brisbane Roar predicted XI (4-4-2 right to left): Freke (GK) — Hingert, Shour, Warland, Burke-Gilroy — Halloran, Caletti, O'Shea, Brazete — Waddingham, Jelacic.
Melbourne City vs. Brisbane Roar prediction
While time is fast running out for Brisbane to claim that maiden victory of the campaign and lift themselves off the foot of the A-League ladder, we don't see them earning three points against a Melbourne City side who not only are in red-hot form themselves, but could also go to the top of the table if this match and other results go their way.
- Prediction: Melbourne City 2-1 Brisbane Roar
A-League Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEDT
Friday, January 10
- Melbourne Victory vs. Western United (7:35 p.m.)
Saturday, January 11
- Wellington Phoenix vs. Adelaide United (3:00 p.m.)
- Melbourne City vs. Brisbane Roar (5:00 p.m.)
- Central Coast Mariners vs. Sydney FC (7:35 p.m.)
- Perth Glory vs. Auckland FC (9:45 p.m.)
Sunday, January 12
- Macarthur FC vs. Adelaide United (5:00 p.m)
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